MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 29, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates, Carol Berberian
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Taylor Yates took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER
Close the open session and to convene in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Chief of Fire Department Mr. Yates moved to close the open session and to convene in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Chief of Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Chief of Fire Department Mr. Yates moved to close the open session and to convene in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Chief of Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Close executive session and reconvene in open session
Mr. Yates moved to close executive session and reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to close executive session and reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Approve Facilities Contracts
Approve the facilities contract for Façade Restoration at the Daniel Butler Elementary School to MJS Construction, Inc. of Middleton, MA in the amount of $457,542.00
Work is expected to begin during the summer construction season Mr. Yates moved to approve the facilities contract for Façade Restoration at the Daniel Butler Elementary School to MJS Construction, Inc. of Middleton, MA in the amount of $457,542.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Work is expected to begin during the summer construction season Mr. Yates moved to approve the facilities contract for Façade Restoration at the Daniel Butler Elementary School to MJS Construction, Inc. of Middleton, MA in the amount of $457,542.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the facilities contract for Cleaning Services to Compass Facilities Services of Georgetown, MA in the amount of $1,528,820.00
Mr. Yates moved to approve the facilities contract for Cleaning Services to Compass Facilities Services of Georgetown, MA in the amount of $1,528,820.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the facilities contract for Cleaning Services to Compass Facilities Services of Georgetown, MA in the amount of $1,528,820.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
ACTION BY CONSENT
Approve the DPW Contract for 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to N. Sacca and Sons Inc. in the amount of $504,450.00
Mr. Yates moved to approve the DPW Contract for 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to N. Sacca and Sons Inc. in the amount of $504,450.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the DPW Contract for 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to N. Sacca and Sons Inc. in the amount of $504,450.00. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion on Planning Board Zoning Initiatives
Designate himself the negotiator for the Hills Crossing overlay
Mr. Yates moved to designate himself the negotiator for the Hills Crossing overlay. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to designate himself the negotiator for the Hills Crossing overlay. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Discussion on Belmont Sports Complex Request for Proposals (RFP) for Advertising
Call for a fall special town meeting on the dates of November 16, 17th, and 18th, 2026
Mr. Yates moved to call for a fall special town meeting on the dates of November 16, 17th, and 18th, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to call for a fall special town meeting on the dates of November 16, 17th, and 18th, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve outdoor dining for Butternut Bake House, 49 Leonard Street
Mr. Yates moved to approve outdoor dining for Butternut Bake House, 49 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve outdoor dining for Butternut Bake House, 49 Leonard Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Approve the Chair to sign to adopt the hazardous materials emergency plan as a member community of the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee
Mr. Yates moved to approve the Chair to sign to adopt the hazardous materials emergency plan as a member community of the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to approve the Chair to sign to adopt the hazardous materials emergency plan as a member community of the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Reappoint Elliot Daniels to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a five- year term ending on June 30, 2031
Members discussed the importance of maintaining experienced membership while also appointing individuals with relevant technical and professional backgrounds Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Elliot Daniels to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a five- year term ending on June 30, 2031. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Members discussed the importance of maintaining experienced membership while also appointing individuals with relevant technical and professional backgrounds Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Elliot Daniels to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a five- year term ending on June 30, 2031. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Appoint Laura Burns as associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending on June 30, 2029
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Laura Burns as associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending on June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Laura Burns as associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending on June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Appoint Conor Hanson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029
Mr. Yates moved to appoint Conor Hanson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to appoint Conor Hanson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
Cultural Council
Reappoint Gloria Pimentel and Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029
Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Gloria Pimentel and Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to reappoint Gloria Pimentel and Brittany Ray to the Cultural Council for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
From the Belmont Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Belmontonian — Matthew Taylor and Carol Berberian (April 2026); Yates for Belmont campaign website — Taylor Yates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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