Select Board
Belmont's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
60 items across 8 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to prepare strategy for contract negotiations with the Fire Chief (nonunion personnel).
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Closed session for collective bargaining strategy with Joint Public Safety Dispatchers and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1637.
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Open public comment period and community announcements.
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Staff update on the town's employee insurance deduction schedule — details not specified in agenda.
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Update on the town's application to hold a Porchfest event.
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Vote to fill a Municipal Light Board seat through April 6, 2027 (next Annual Election date).
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Votes to fill vacancies on the Board of Assessors, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Human Rights Commission.
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Award the 2026 sidewalk repair contract to N. Sacca and Sons Inc. for $504,450.
💰 $504,450
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Award the 2026 trench and gutter repair contract to Tasco Construction for $367,991.85.
💰 $367,991.85
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Vote on Transportation Advisory Committee recommendations for traffic calming on Beech St., a crosswalk upgrade on Concord Ave., and a full corridor re-design on Grove St.
📍 Beech Street; Concord Avenue; Grove Street
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Sign the state-required attestation confirming the Chief of Police meets Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST-C) requirements.
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Vote whether to join a state pilot allowing extended liquor license hours and public alcohol consumption in designated town districts during summer 2026.
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Vote to revise the formal mission and scope of the Human Rights Commission.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
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The June 10 Select Board meeting was cancelled; the Town Clerk received notice on June 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM.
📍 Belmont High School, Room C248, 221 Concord Avenue
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Standard opening and public comment period.
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Board was slated to discuss and possibly vote on its positions and amendments for Annual Town Meeting articles — cancelled before it could occur.
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Next meetings: June 15 (joint with Municipal Light Board), June 29, July 13 (joint with Shade Tree Committee), and regular meetings through October 19, 2026.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening items.
📋 Proposed
Update on the town's insurance deduction schedule — details not specified in agenda.
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Collective bargaining executive session for Joint Public Safety Dispatchers and IAFF Local 1637 was removed from the agenda.
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Vote on accepting a land donation at 101A Channing Road from the Belmont Citizens' Forum to support the Belmont Community Path.
📍 101A Channing Road, Belmont, MA
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Possible vote on appointing members to the Human Rights Commission.
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Board to discuss and possibly vote on its positions and proposed amendments on articles from the recent Annual and Special Town Meetings.
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Routine approval of three prior meeting minutes.
June 3, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening items.
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Consent agenda items approved together without separate votes.
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Vote to sign a consolidated facilities agreement for the Belmont Public Library.
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Ratify agreement moving town employees' health insurance to the Group Insurance Commission (state pool), which can affect town costs and employee benefits.
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Ratify a new contract with Service Employees International Union Local 888, covering town employees.
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Board will vote on its official positions and possible amendments for upcoming Annual and Special Town Meeting warrant articles.
May 27, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order.
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Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 28, 2026 (remote only, 6:30 PM) — second public meeting on Belmont's Open Space & Recreation Plan.
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Farmers Market opens June 4, 2026 at the Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot.
📍 Claflin Street Municipal Parking Lot
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Routine update from the Town Administrator.
💬 Discussed
Board will discuss how to fill a vacancy on the elected Municipal Light Board, which oversees Belmont's public utility.
📋 Proposed
Board may vote to raise the town's general legal counsel billing rates.
💰 Rate increase amount not specified in agenda
📋 Proposed
Board will review and possibly vote on its positions and proposed amendments for Annual Town Meeting articles, including June article assignments.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening; announcements include Open Space & Recreation Plan public meeting May 28 and Belmont Pride Parade May 31 at 404 Concord Avenue.
📍 404 Concord Avenue (Pride Parade); remote (Open Space meeting)
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Standing update from the Town Administrator; agenda provides no detail on topics.
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Board will vote on the town's response to a cannabis retail license ownership transfer from Mint Retail Facilities to Clover Partners.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine & malt license requested for a Belmont Media Center reception June 4, 7–8:30 PM at Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue.
📍 336 Concord Avenue
💬 Discussed
Board receives an update on state aid levels, which directly affect the town budget and property tax levy.
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Board will vote to set its meeting schedule for the second half of 2026.
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Board will vote to update the official mandate defining the Human Rights Commission's scope and responsibilities.
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Board will vote to approve buying a Vactor RamJet (high-pressure sewer cleaning truck) for the Department of Public Works; item added after original posting.
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Board will vote to declare existing DPW equipment surplus, likely in connection with the new sewer cleaner purchase; item added after original posting.
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Board will vote on its positions and possible amendments for all articles at the Annual and Special Town Meetings, setting the town's spending and policy agenda.
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Routine approval of three prior meeting minutes.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📍 Select Board Conference Room, Belmont Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue
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Harvard Kennedy School students present findings from their Applied Field Lab project focused on Belmont's Brighton area; details of scope and recommendations not specified in agenda.
May 6, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening of the hybrid meeting at Belmont High School, Room C248.
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Open public comment period.
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LWV Warrant Night and Belmont Against Racism Annual Meeting both scheduled for May 14, 2026.
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Landscaping contract discussion was removed from this agenda before the meeting.
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Routine consent agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider and possibly vote on a proclamation honoring Ralph Jones.
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Closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Belmont Police Superior Officers' Association.
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Board to discuss and possibly vote on a contract for exterior restoration of the Homer Building.
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Board to review and possibly amend articles and positions ahead of the Annual and Special Town Meetings, which set budgets, bylaws, and other resident-affecting measures.