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Belmont Member
Matthew Taylor
At-large · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Taylor as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 45 of 45 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (45)
- Jun 29, 2026 · Regular: Present (Taylor Yates took part remotely.)
- Jun 15, 2026 · Joint: Present
- May 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2026 · Regular: Present (Matthew Taylor took part remotely.; Taylor Yates took part remotely.)
- Feb 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2026 · Regular: Present (Matthew Taylor took part remotely.; Taylor Yates took part remotely.)
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2025 · Regular: Present (Taylor Yates arrived after the meeting began.)
- Dec 1, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Nov 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Oct 23, 2025 · Joint: Present (Taylor Yates took part remotely.)
- Oct 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Oct 6, 2025 · Regular: Present (Matthew Taylor stepped aside (recused) for part of the meeting.)
- Sep 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2025 · Special: Present
- Sep 16, 2025 · Joint: Present (Taylor Yates took part remotely.)
- Sep 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Aug 21, 2025 · Regular: Present (Taylor Yates took part remotely.; Taylor Yates arrived after the meeting began.)
- Aug 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Jun 15Joint vote with the Municipal Light Board: appoint Jeffrey…Motion: Mr. Beavers moved to nominate Jeffrey Lucas. The motion was seconded…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
June 15, 2026 (Joint meeting): Joint vote with the Municipal Light Board: appoint Jeffrey Lucas to fill a Light Board vacancy until the April 6, 2027 election
Mr. Beavers moved to nominate Jeffrey Lucas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously via roll-call of the Light Board and Select Board.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the Municipal Light Board to fill a Light Board vacancy. Light Board Chair Dave Beavers made the motion; the minutes say it “passed unanimously via roll-call of the Light Board and Select Board,” so the three Select Board members are shown voting yes. The motion was made by Mr. Beavers, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beavers moved to nominate Jeffrey Lucas. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously via roll-call of the Light Board and Select Board..”
May 18Recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amendedMotion: Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as…Passed 2–1 · Taylor: Yes
May 18, 2026: Recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended
Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed 2-1 with Ms. Berberian voting in opposition.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Taylor, YatesNo: Berberian
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend unfavorable action on Article eight as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed 2-1 with Ms. Berberian voting in opposition..” (Motion: Yates, second: Berberian)
May 6Approve and sign the proclamation, with the public reading…Motion: The Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the proclamation, with…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
May 6, 2026: Approve and sign the proclamation, with the public reading of the proclamation deferred until the official presentation scheduled for a future meeting
The Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the proclamation, with the public reading of the proclamation deferred until the official presentation scheduled for a future meeting
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the proclamation, with the public reading of the proclamation deferred until the official presentation scheduled for a future meeting.”
Apr 27Recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning…Motion: The Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
April 27, 2026: Recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements;...
The Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements; Article 27, salaries of elected officials; Article 29, revolving fund expenditure limits; and Articles 32
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on Article 7, as amended, concerning the dates and process for submitting Annual Town Meeting warrant articles; Article 22, funding for Senior Center improvements; Article 27, salaries of elected officials; Article 29, revolving fund expenditure limits; and Articles 32.”
Apr 27Recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12,…Motion: The Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
April 27, 2026: Recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living...
The Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to recommend unfavorable action on Articles 9, 10, and 12, whose petitioners had indicated they intended to withdraw them, and Article 17, the proposed increase to the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base..”
Apr 17Recommend favorable action on Article 37Motion: Mr. Yated moved to recommend favorable action on Article 37. The…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
April 17, 2026: Recommend favorable action on Article 37
Mr. Yated moved to recommend favorable action on Article 37. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote.
Voted: Yes
The motion was made by Mr. Yated, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yated moved to recommend favorable action on Article 37. The motion was seconded by Ms. Berberian and passed unanimously via voice vote..” (second: Berberian)
Apr 17Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion EMotion: Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion…Passed 2–0 · Taylor: Yes
April 17, 2026: Recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E
Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via voice vote, with Ms. Berberian abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Taylor, YatesAbstained: BerberianThe minutes say Carol Berberian abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Yates moved to recommend favorable action on Article 16 motion E. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and passed unanimously via voice vote, with Ms. Berberian abstaining..” (Motion: Yates, second: Taylor)
Mar 23Accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly…Motion: Move to accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
March 23, 2026: Accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee
Move to accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the resignation of Michael Marotta from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (second: Dionne)
Mar 23Accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly…Motion: Move to accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
March 23, 2026: Accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee
Move to accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the resignation of Susan Pollet from the Age-Friendly Action Plan Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Dionne and passed unanimously via roll-call vote..” (second: Dionne)
Oct 6Accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the…Motion: Ms. Dionne moved to accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex…Passed 2–0 · Taylor: Yes
October 6, 2025: Accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650
Ms. Dionne moved to accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 by voice vote with Mr. Yates abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dionne, TaylorAbstained: Yates
From the minutes
“Ms. Dionne moved to accept donations for the Belmont Sports Complex in the total amount of $15,650. The motion was seconded and passed 2-0-1 by voice vote with Mr. Yates abstaining..” (Motion: Dionne)
Votes with no disagreement (304)
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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