MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 21, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Taylor, Taylor Yates, Carol Berberian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion on Solid Waste Contract Bid Process
Ratify the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Police Patrolmen's Association
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to ratify the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Police Patrolmen's Association. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to ratify the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Belmont and the Belmont Police Patrolmen's Association. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Discussion on November 16, 2026 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant Articles
Designate Matt Taylor to draft a response in support of H.5660, an act Authorizing Remote Participation at Town Meetings and Special Town Meetings in the Town of Belmont, on behalf of the entire...
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to designate Matt Taylor to draft a response in support of H.5660, an act Authorizing Remote Participation at Town Meetings and Special Town Meetings in the Town of Belmont, on behalf of the entire Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to designate Matt Taylor to draft a response in support of H.5660, an act Authorizing Remote Participation at Town Meetings and Special Town Meetings in the Town of Belmont, on behalf of the entire Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote on Committee Appointments
Designate Paul Cowling as the Recreation Commission liaison to the Community Preservation Committee for a period ending June 30, 2027
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to designate Paul Cowling as the Recreation Commission liaison to the Community Preservation Committee for a period ending June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to designate Paul Cowling as the Recreation Commission liaison to the Community Preservation Committee for a period ending June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Reappoint Aaron Pikcilingis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee expiring June 30, 2029
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to reappoint Aaron Pikcilingis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to reappoint Aaron Pikcilingis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Appoint Mary Lewis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee, expiring June 30, 2029
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to appoint Mary Lewis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee, expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to appoint Mary Lewis to a three-year term to the Community Preservation Committee, expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Reappoint Margaret Velie for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to reappoint Margaret Velie for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to reappoint Margaret Velie for a three-year term to the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Appoint Julia Wyman for a three-year term on the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to appoint Julia Wyman for a three-year term on the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to appoint Julia Wyman for a three-year term on the Conservation Commission to expire June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Discussion on Annual Performance Review - Town Administrator
Enter into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; Town Administrator Vice-Chair Berberian moved to enter into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor 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; Town Administrator Vice-Chair Berberian moved to enter into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Close executive session and open public session
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to close executive session and open public session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to close executive session and open public session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Ratify Merit Increase for Town Administrator
Accept the Town Administrator's waiver of the merit increase in favor of returning the funds to the salary reserve fund for the benefit of police and fire union negotiations
Vice-Chair Berberian moved to accept the Town Administrator's waiver of the merit increase in favor of returning the funds to the salary reserve fund for the benefit of police and fire union negotiations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Berberian moved to accept the Town Administrator's waiver of the merit increase in favor of returning the funds to the salary reserve fund for the benefit of police and fire union negotiations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Berberian, second: Taylor)
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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