Belmont, MA

Name: Select Board — Belmont, MA
Start: 2026-08-31
Location: Belmont, MA

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BelmontMA averageUS Census ACS

Population

27,009

Per-capita income

$92,602

Median home value

$1,108,800

Bachelor's or higher

80%

Typical home value $1,465,324 +1.3% yr/yr · +25% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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👤 Members & officials (41)

Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.

Who’s on the Belmont Contributory Retirement Board

Donna Tuccinardi
Ross Vona
Thomas Gibson
Brian Antonellis

Who’s on the Board of Assessors

Roy Epstein

Who’s on the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee

Aaron Pikcilingis
Chris Doyle
Claus Becker
Donna Tuccinardi
Jung Yueh
Marty Bitner
Pat Brusch
Taylor Yates
Dave Blazon
David Blazon
Deepak Garg
Larry Link
Lawrence Link

Who’s on the Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill

Chris Walters
Ellen O’Brien Cushman
Mark Smith
Radha Iyengar
Adriana Bobinchek
Adriana Bobinchock
Carl Solander
Jessica Tsymbal
Steve Kidder

Who’s on the Moderator's Advisory Committee

Adriana Poole

Who’s on the Planning Board

Alisa Gardner-Todreas — Board Member
Dan Barry — Board Member
Andrew Osborn — Board Member
Renee Guo
Thayer Donhan
Associate
Steve Weinstein

Who’s on the Senior Tax Relief Working Group

Aaron Pikcilingis
Dan Dargon
Geoff Lubien
Kathy Keohane
Mark Paolillo
Matt Haskell

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$210.9M (FY2023)

Total spending$256.6M (FY2023)

Taxes$122.4M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$245.0M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$9,560 (FY2023)

🗳️ How this town voted (47 contests)

Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.

U.S. Senate 2024-11-05

Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 10,508 · John Deaton 3,687

U.S. House — 5th Congressional 2024-11-05

Katherine M. Clark ✓ 11,344

State Senate — Suffolk and Middlesex 2024-11-05

William N. Brownsberger ✓ 11,289

State Representative — 24th Middlesex 2024-11-05

David M. Rogers ✓ 10,954

Register of Deeds — Middlesex Southern 2024-11-05

Maria C. Curtatone ✓ 9,385 · William Tauro 2,653

President 2024-11-05

Harris/ Walz ✓ 10,996 · Trump/ Vance 2,867 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 185 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 88 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 80 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 77

Governor's Council — 3rd 2024-11-05

Mara Dolan ✓ 10,703

Clerk of Courts — Middlesex County 2024-11-05

Michael A. Sullivan ✓ 10,788

U.S. Senate 2024-09-03

John Deaton ✓ 338 · Robert J. Antonellis 217 · Ian Cain 56

U.S. Senate 2024-09-03

Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 3,106

U.S. House — 5th Congressional 2024-09-03

Katherine M. Clark ✓ 3,070

State Senate — Suffolk and Middlesex 2024-09-03

William N. Brownsberger ✓ 3,036

🗳️ Ballot measures (2)

Propositions decided directly by voters.

Q5: Shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the…

2022-11-08 · Passed — 6,881 yes / 4,963 no

Q6: Shall the Town of Belmont be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the…

2022-11-08 · Failed — 5,710 yes / 6,051 no

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Mon Aug 31, 2026

Select Board

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Page 1 of 3 RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 27, 2026 TIME: 9:08 AM BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Committee Name: Select Board – Hybrid – REVISED * Location: Select Board Conference Room Belmont Town Hall, First Floor 455 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83862185176 Meeting ID: 838 6218 5176 To join by telephone, Call: (929) 205 6099 When prompted, enter: 83862185176# When prompted, enter # To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone. Many thanks to Belmont Media for their continued support and for enabling Belmont residents to stay informed by broadcasting these meetings. Watch in Belmont on Ch 8 on Comcast or Ch 28 on Verizon Watch from anywhere on: belmontmedia.org/infotv Page 2 of 3 AGENDA 6:00 PM Call To Order 6:00 PM Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeti …

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Mon Aug 31, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Advance removal and tabulation of early-voted ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election

The Town Clerk's Office will hold six advance sessions from August 25 to August 31, 2026, to remove early-vote-by-mail ballots from their envelopes and deposit them into tabulators. No results will be available until after polls close at 8 PM on Election Day, September 1, 2026. The public may observe from designated areas.

Advance ballot processing sessions scheduled for Aug 25–31, 2026, at 10 AM each day at Town Hall
No tabulation results released until after polls close at 8 PM on September 1, 2026
Unofficial town-wide results will include all advance-deposit tabulations and be posted on the Town website

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TOWN OF BELMONT TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 455 CONCORD AVENUE BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 02478 ELLEN O’BRIEN CUSHMAN TEL. (617) 993-2600 TOWN CLERK FAX (617) 993-2601 September 1, 2026 State Primary Election NOTICE OF ADVANCE REMOVAL FROM ENVELOPES OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS AND DEPOSIT OF SAME INTO TABULATOR(S) In accordance with the Secretary of Commonwealth Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 25B, Subsection 14(8)(h) of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, the Town of Belmont will Advance Open and/or Deposit Early Vote by Mail Ballots at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue at sessions occurring on the following dates and times: e Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10 AM e Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10 AM e Thursday, August 27, 2026 10 AM e Friday, August 28, 2026 10 AM e Saturday, August 29, 2026 10 AM e Monday, August 31, 2026 10 AM Members of the public are welcome to observe from the designated areas. No results of any advance deposit session shall be tabulated or available until after the close of polls, 8 PM on Election Day, September 1, 2026. Unofficial Town-wide election night results shail include the tabulations from all advance deposit sessions, and will be announced at Town Hall Election Night and made available to the public on the Town website at www.belmont-ma.gov Cen Drv Crab Ellen O’Brien Cushman, Town Clerk

Wed Sep 2, 2026

Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill

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There will be a public meeting of the Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill Wednesday Sept 02, 2026 at 7:00 PM, remote only https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82031961979?pwd=fz08fsBfl5KWbT69hKtxrYckSx8l4X.1 AGENDA Recurring Business 1. Appoint Note Taker 2. Approval of past Minutes a. Aug 5, 2026 Meeting Continuing Business 3. Financial Update 4. Review and Approve Invoices 5. Invasive Working Group Update 6. Update on Trail Map and Signage – NEMBA 7. September Trail Maintenance Day - NEMBA 8. Waypoint Adventure and McLean Barn update 9. Vendors for Boundary Survey – Ellen 10. Coal Road Erosion (Open Item / No discussion needed.) 11. McLean Zone 4 Development Update (Open Item) New Business 1. TTOR Annual Report 2. Update on installation of “No Bike” and “Trail Closed” signs For Record 1. Dates for upcoming meetings & events Wednesday October 7, 2026 Wednesday November 4, 2026 RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 31, 2026 TIME: 10:15 AM

Thu Sep 3, 2026

Transportation Advisory Committee

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 28, 2026 TIME: 9:09 AM Committee Name: Transportation Advisory Committee Date: Thursday, September 3 Time: 7:00 PM This meeting will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Massachusetts Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations, that became effective July 16, 2022.Should the audio function stop working during the Zoom meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled. DPW Zoom is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81789985593?pwd=7BP6fE68Twzha3pszAZM22ZNZDs37K.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81789985593 Meeting ID: 817 8998 5593 Passcode: 079523 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,81789985593# US (Chicago) +1646931386,,81789985593# US AGENDA Note: Times are for planning purposes only and will vary depending upon discussion. If time becomes short, some topics may be postponed to a later meeting. I. 7:00pm - 7:10pm Administration: – Chair a. Call to Order b. Notice of Remotely Conducted Meetings c. Approval of Minutes II. 7:15pm - 7:25pm Public Comments: (for information only, not for action) – Chair III. 7:25pm – 7:35pm Town Issues & Updates (not already on the agenda) Engineering/Police IV. 7:35pm - 7:45pm Summary of Orchard St. - Stone Rd. concerns V. 7:45pm - 8:15pm Myrtle-Cottage-Spinney; Student Parking Res …

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Wed Sep 9, 2026

School Committee

School Committee subcommittee meets remotely to plan fall agenda

The School Start/End Time Subcommittee will hold a remote meeting on September 9, 2026, via Google Meet. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including developing the committee's fall schedule and reviewing minutes. No specific policy decisions, votes, or public hearings are listed.

Remote meeting via Google Meet (code: oms-mjau-twi)
Development of the Fall Committee Agenda
Review of minutes

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 24, 2026 TIME: 2:34 PM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: School Committee Subcommittee Name if Applicable: School Start/End Time Subcommittee Date: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 Time: 8:30 am This meeting will be held remotely using Google Meet video conferencing technology, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. Should the audio function stop working during the virtual meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled Meeting code meet.google.com/oms-mjau-twi Phone Numbers (US)+1 314-649-9125 PIN: 389 802 553# AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 8:30 am 2. Develop Committee Agenda for Fall 3. Review minutes 4. Public comment 5. Adjourn 9:30 am

Mon Oct 26, 2026

Education Scholarship Committee

Committee to vote on 2027 scholarship award amount

The Education Scholarship Committee will meet to discuss the number and size of awards, review applications, and vote on the award amount for 2027. Future meeting dates are to be determined.

Vote on award amount for 2027
Discussion of number of awards and size
Application review

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: May 4, 2026 TIME: 2:48 PM TOWN OF BELMONT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Location: Hybrid-Town Hall Conference Room 4 Topic: Education Scholarship Committee Meeting Time: Oct 26, 2026 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89999535549?pwd=4CRQoSE3trdhTvaXgsLUu0NFLNzDyi.1 Meeting ID: 899 9953 5549 Passcode: 555130 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,89999535549# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,89999535549# US --- Join by SIP • 89999535549@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89999535549/invitations?signature=pabBINzzaue2vGz4KAkAij3IMOagjHCi vd0U8mLa0Wk AGENDA • Number of Awards and Size • Application review • Vote on award amount for 2027 • Other Details • Future Committee Meetings: TBD Second : TBD

Recent meetings

Sat Aug 29, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Town Clerk schedules advance ballot processing for Sept. 1 primary

The Town Clerk is announcing sessions to open and deposit early-voted ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. Sessions will be held daily from August 25 through August 31 at 10 AM in Town Hall. The public may observe, but no results will be released until polls close on Election Day.

Advance removal and deposit of early-voted ballots for the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary
Sessions held Aug. 25–31, 2026 at 10 AM at Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue
Public observation allowed from designated areas
Results not tabulated or available until polls close at 8 PM on Election Day
Unofficial town-wide results will include all advance deposits and be posted on the town website

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Fri Aug 28, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Town Clerk schedules advance processing of early-voted ballots for Sept. 1 primary

The Town Clerk is notifying the public of sessions to advance open and deposit early vote-by-mail ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. Sessions will be held daily from August 25 through August 31, 2026 at 10 AM in the Town Clerk's Office. No results will be available until after polls close at 8 PM on Election Day.

Advance removal and deposit of early vote-by-mail ballots scheduled Aug. 25–31, 2026 at 10 AM
Public may observe from designated areas at Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue
Results will not be tabulated or released until after 8 PM on Election Day, Sept. 1, 2026
Unofficial town-wide election night results will include all advance deposit tabulations

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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Belmont prepares early ballots for State Primary Election on Sept 1

The Town Clerk’s Office will process early voted mail ballots in advance of the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. Sessions are scheduled August 25–31 at Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue, with results held until polls close. The public may observe from designated areas.

Advance removal of early voted ballots on Aug 25–31 at 10 AM each day
Unofficial results to be posted at Town Hall and www.belmont-ma.gov after 8 PM on Sept 1

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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Belmont Contributory Retirement Board

Belmont retirement board holds special meeting for nonunion contract strategy

The Belmont Contributory Retirement Board is holding a special meeting on August 27, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including a call to order and an executive session. The board will conduct strategy sessions for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel in closed session. No public decisions, votes, or financial figures are listed on the agenda.

Executive session for strategy sessions on contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 25, 2026 TIME: 9:05 AM Belmont Contributory Retirement Board Notice of Special Meeting to be Held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Homer Municipal Building 19 Moore Street, 1st Floor Retirement Board Conference Room Belmont, MA 02478 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. Board Members and the public are invited in person, or to access the meeting remotely through Zoom or by telephone, as set forth below: Webinar ID: 896 5373 5031 Passcode: 981752 Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89653735031?pwd=j0F5gp8ptrq7PYi2xfkvcEYj54dvKG.1 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Board Members and Guests 2. Executive Session – Executive Session under Purpose 2 of the Open Meeting Law to conduct strategy sessions for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 3. Adjournment The Board reserves the right to consider items on the agenda out of order. The agenda lists those items reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed which have been received at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Items identified for discussion in Executive Session may be conducted in open session, in addition to, or in lieu of discussion in Executive Session.

Wed Aug 26, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee

Belmont Comp Plan committee to set consultant scope and deliverables

The Belmont Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (COMPAC) is meeting to discuss the scope of work for new consultants, desired plan deliverables, and next steps for recruiting. The committee will also consider 'Big Ideas', website updates, a Town Meeting presentation, and whether members are willing to serve past November 30.

Proposed Scope of Work for New Consultants & Next Steps for Recruiting
Desired Plan Deliverables (content, tone, style)
Town Meeting presentation
Charge update / Willingness to serve past Nov 30

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 24, 2026 TIME: 9:31 AM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COMPAC) Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm Conference Room & Location: Hybrid (Remote and Conference Room 4, Town Hall) This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by the Massachusetts Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations, that became effective July 16, 2022. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members attends in-person. OPB 1 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86237143466?pwd=ixHZ6OxZFNfoOpzyIpMxyblmYasOG2.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86237143466 Meeting ID: 862 3714 3466 Passcode: 406164 One tap mobile +16469313860,,86237143466# US +19292056099,,86237143466# US (New York) AGENDA: 1. Convene 2. Public comment 3. Minutes approval 4. Proposed Scope of Work for New Consultants & Next Steps for Recruiting 5. Desired Plan Deliverables (content, tone, style to reflect our community) 6. "Big Ideas" 7. Website updates 8. Town Meeting presentation 9. Charge update/ Wil …

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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Advance processing of early ballots for Sept. 1 state primary

The Town Clerk's office will hold advance sessions to open and deposit early vote-by-mail ballots for the September 1, 2026 state primary election. Sessions run daily from August 25 to August 31, 2026 at 10 AM in Town Hall. Results will not be released until after polls close at 8 PM on election day.

Advance removal from envelopes and deposit of early voted ballots into tabulators
Sessions: Aug 25–31, 2026, 10 AM each day at Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue
Public may observe from designated areas
No results tabulated or available until after 8 PM on election day, Sept 1, 2026
Unofficial results will include all advance deposit tabulations on town website

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss zoning changes incl. new Hill's Crossing overlay district

The Belmont Planning Board is meeting remotely to continue several public hearings, including a request to amend a special permit at 45 Chestnut Street and a series of proposed zoning by-law amendments. These amendments would add definitions, establish a Transportation Demand Management section, and modify inclusionary housing and overlay districts, including a new Hill's Crossing Overlay District. The board will also consider changes to its own rules and regulations and discuss an affirmative fair housing marketing plan for McLean Zone 3. No new public hearings are scheduled.

Continued hearing: Case #26-16, special permit amendment at 45 Chestnut Street (request to continue to Sept. 8)
Proposed zoning amendment: new Section 5.6, Transportation Demand Management
Proposed zoning amendment: Section 6.10, Inclusionary Housing changes
Proposed zoning amendment: Section 10, Belmont Center Overlay District changes
Proposed zoning amendment: new Section 10B, Hill's Crossing Overlay District

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Page 1 of 2 MEETING AGENDA Town of Belmont PLANNING BOARD August 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM Remote Meeting Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures, this meeting will be held remotely via Zoom virtual meeting. All participation by the Board and the public will be by remote access. If the audio becomes unavailable, the meeting will be paused until it can be restored, or the meeting will end and be rescheduled. Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5449 6636 Join by computer/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83954496636 Join by phone: 1-646-558-8656 | Enter Meeting ID, then # *9 to raise/lower hand | *6 to mute/unmute 1. Call to Order 2. Election of Officers 3. Approval of Minutes – August 4, 2026 (Estimated time – 5 minutes) 4. New Public Hearings – None 5. Continued Public Hearings a. Case #26-16 – Request to Amend Special Permit and DSPR 45 Chestnut Street (GR District) – Assad Hamad (Request to continue to September 8, 2026) b. Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment i. Amending Section 1.4, Definitions (No discussion anticipated) ii. Establishing a new Section 5.6, Transportation Demand Management (Estimated time – 5 minutes) iii. Amending Section 6.10, Inclusionary Housing (Estimated time – 10 minutes) iv. Amending Section 10, Belmont Center Overlay District (Estimated time – 20 minutes) v. Establishing a new Section 10B, Hill’s Crossing Overlay District (Estimated time – 30 minutes) c. Proposed Amendment to Pl …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Town Clerk Meetings

Town Clerk schedules early ballot processing for Sept. 1 primary

The Town Clerk is announcing six advance sessions to open and deposit early vote-by-mail ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. No results will be tabulated until after polls close at 8 PM on Election Day. Unofficial results will include all advance deposit tabulations and be posted on the town website.

Advance ballot processing sessions: Aug. 25–31, 2026, 10 AM daily at Town Clerk's Office, 455 Concord Avenue
Public may observe from designated areas during sessions
Results not available until after 8 PM on Election Day, Sept. 1, 2026
Unofficial town-wide results to be announced at Town Hall and on belmont-ma.gov

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Board of Assessors

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 19, 2026 TIME: 11:06 AM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Board of Assessors Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: Town Hall, Select Board Room, 455 Concord Ave. – Hybrid Meeting This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, and extended by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84031245115?pwd=bqsPaWCCE5cdT5TU9ooSg3J9asIQNO.1 Meeting ID: 840 3124 5115 Passcode: 640384 AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes. 2. Executive Session a) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Belmont Country Club 3. Adjourn Executive Session, no return to open session  Change from previous agenda posting. Next Meeting (Date & Time): Click here to enter text.

Mon Aug 24, 2026

Belmont Contributory Retirement Board

Retirement board to review police stipends, interview candidates

The Belmont Contributory Retirement Board will meet to review police officer stipends, conduct interviews for an assistant director position, and discuss a potential fall Town Meeting warrant article to increase the retiree COLA base. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and retirement applications.

Review of Police Officer Stipends
Assistant Director Candidate Interviews at 10:45 a.m. and 11:05 a.m.
Fall TM Warrant Article to Increase Retiree COLA Base
IT Services Review
Approval of July 27, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 19, 2026 TIME: 4:58 PM Belmont Contributory Retirement Board Agenda of Meeting to be Held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Homer Municipal Building 19 Moore Street 1st Floor Retirement Board Conference Room Belmont, MA 02478 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, Board Members and the public are invited to access the meeting remotely through Zoom as set forth below: Invite Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82617476009?pwd=UI7WC6C5nbHspN9IwvmLRlK8KbgZg1.1 Webinar ID: 826 1747 600 Passcode: 621697 1. Call to Order – Introduction of Board Members and Guests 2. Review of Police Officer Stipends 3. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of July 27, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes. b. Review and Acceptance of the Cash Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation and Operating Budget c. Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Superannuation Retirement d. Recording PERAC Approvals of Superannuation Retirement, Termination Retirement, Member Survivor Allowances, and Disability Retirement e. Recording Superannuation Retirement Calculations Waived by PERAC f. Acknowledgement of Deaths g. Approving New Members and Group Classifications h. Accepting and Processing Applications for Withdrawal of Accumulated Retirement Deductions i. Approving Refunds, Transfers and Service Credit Purchases j. Approving the Petitioning for and Recording of PERAC Medical Panels 4. Future Meeting Dates 5. Assistant …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Information Technology Advisory Committee

Belmont IT Advisory Committee meets remotely Aug. 20

The Information Technology Advisory Committee is holding a routine public meeting by remote access. The agenda includes selecting a scribe, taking attendance, approving minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting, hearing public comments, and discussing old and new business. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Approve minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting
Public comments/questions
Updates on old business
New business
Schedule next meeting

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 17, 2026 TIME: 6:59 PM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Information Technology Advisory Committee Subcommittee Name if Applicable: Click here to enter text. Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 7:30PM In keeping with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 (“Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures’), § 20, signed into law June 16, 2021, all Participation for this committee members and Town Residents will be by Remote Access. If the audio becomes unavailable, the meeting will be paused until it can be restored, or the meeting will end. (Paste your Zoom License information here): Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87066376768?pwd=ZfYw6gP3oijjjELBJPidT9z7zFWCZ Z.1 Meeting ID: 870 6637 6768 Passcode: 654567 AGENDA: 0. Choose a scribe 1. Attendance 2. Approve minutes of the June 18, 2026 ITAC meeting 3. Public comments/questions 4. Updates on old business 5. New Business 6. Schedule next meeting Next Meeting (Date & Time): Click here to enter text.

Thu Aug 20, 2026

Economic Development Committee

Belmont Economic Development Committee to discuss overlay districts and Collins Center

The Belmont Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss economic development initiatives, including marketing for the Belmont Center and Center Gateway Overlay Districts, an update on the Collins Center project, and the Hill's Crossing Overlay District. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing a project spreadsheet. Public comment is scheduled at both the start and end of the meeting.

Marketing assistance for Belmont Center Overlay District (BCOD) and Center Gateway Overlay District (CGOD)
Collins Center Project update
Hill's Crossing Overlay District update, including outreach to Town Meeting members in Precincts 1 and 8
Discussion of fall business networking event
Request to get on Select Board agenda for membership vote

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 17, 2026 TIME: 2:47 PM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Economic Development Committee Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm Where: Virtual Via Zoom This is a virtual meeting available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by the Massachusetts Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations, that became effective July 16, 2022. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in- person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members attends in-person. OPB 1 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164106850?pwd=JYW45wrz4JHXFNoGQrbga86olWRVG9.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86164106850 Meeting ID: 861 6410 6850 Passcode: 139259 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86164106850# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,86164106850# US AGENDA: Call to Order Preliminaries 1. Review and approval of Meeting Minutes from previous meeting(s) 2. Public participation and comment New/Special Business 3. EDAC assistance with Marketing BCOD (Belmont Center Overlay District) and CGOD (Center Gateway Overlay District) – Chris Ryan 4. Collins Center Project update – Chris Ryan 5. Economic Dev …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Energy Committee

Belmont Energy Committee to review battery options and EV bus update

The Belmont Energy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several energy-related updates, including a review of July minutes, a Sustainability Director update, and the Belmont Drives Electric program. They will also hear from Belmont Light about battery options and the thermal energy network concept, along with updates on communications, EV buses, and committee reports.

Review and approval of July minutes
Sustainability Director update on projects
Belmont Drives Electric update for Fall 2026
Belmont Light update on battery options and thermal energy network
EV Bus update

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Energy Committee Subcommittee Name if Applicable: Click here to enter text. Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 7:00PM This meeting will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. Should the audio function stop working during the Zoom meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled. Copy Zoom link and information here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85130955568?pwd=KhJ9WfmoNkx9JX8Ub2HamEktw3 9sDk.1 AGENDA: 1. Review and Approval of July minutes 2. Sustainability Director Update (Peter, John) • projects for SD 3. Belmont Drives Electric Update Fall 2026 (Marty, Greg) 4. Belmont Light Update (Jordan) • the board meeting re: battery options in Belmont • developments on the thermal energy network concept (if any) 5. Communications Committee update (Greg, Robin, Peter) 6. EV Bus update (Brian) 7. Other Business 8. Committee Reports • Capital Budget Committee (Marty and John) • BHS Climate Club (Srishti) Next Meeting (Date & Time): September 16, 2026 7:00PM

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Moderator's Advisory Council

Moderator Advisory Council to interview committee candidates

The Moderator Advisory Council will meet remotely to interview remaining committee appointment candidates and discuss their qualifications. The council will also consider future tasks such as the Model Town Meeting and Moderator's Certificate of Merit. Public comment will be accepted.

Interview of remaining committee appointment candidates by the Moderator
Discussion of candidates from the committee appointment interviews
Discussion of future tasks including Model Town Meeting and Moderator's Certificate of Merit
Public comment period

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 5, 2026 TIME: 10:27 AM Moderator Advisory Council Meeting Notice There will be a meeting of the Moderator Advisory Council on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00pm The meeting will be held only by remote participation via Zoom at the following link: Join Zoom Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84455716503 Webinar ID: 844 5571 6503 Watch in LIVE in Belmont on Belmont Media Info-TV Ch 30 on Verizon & Ch 6 on Comcast Watch it live from anywhere at: belmontmedia.org/infotv Livestreaming of the meeting is brought to you by Belmont Media Center. AGENDA Call to Order Interview by the Moderator of any remaining committee appointment candidates Discussion of candidates from the committee appointment interviews by the Moderator Discussion of future tasks for the Council to undertake, including but not limited to Model Town Meeting and Moderator’s Certificate of Merit Public Comment Adjourn Although the Moderator Advisory Council is not a Town committee and is not subject to Open Meeting Law or Public Records Laws, meetings of the Moderator Advisory Council will be recorded, if held remotely, and such recordings will be made available to the public.

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Registrars of Voters

Vote tabulator testing set for Sept. 1 state primary

The Board of Registrars of Voters will test voting equipment for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election and for advance processing. Testing begins August 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Town Clerk's conference room and continues until completed. The public is welcome to observe in a designated area.

Testing of vote tabulators for Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary Election
Testing also covers advance processing
Public observation allowed in designated area

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 14, 2026 TIME: 1:55 PM TOWN OF BELMONT BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS 455 CONCORD AVENUE BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 02478 ROBERT McGAW ELLEN O’BRIEN CUSHMAN PAUL MINOR KATE FOSTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE OF VOTE TABULATORS, BALLOT TESTING The Town Clerk on behalf of the Board of Registrars of Voters will test the voting equipment to be used in the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election and for Advance Processing, beginning. The testing will begin at Wednesday, August 19, 2026 beginning at 11: 30 AM in the Town Clerk’s conference room, continuing until completed. Members of the public are welcome to observe the testing in the designated public area. Ellen O’Brien Cushman Town Clerk Belmont, MA

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Community Path Project Committee

Community Path Committee to hear Waltham connector route plans

The Belmont Community Path Project Committee is meeting remotely to hear from a MAPC guest about possible Waltham connector path routes, review meeting minutes, get a Phase 1 update, and brainstorm Phase 2 community engagement. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

Guest David Loutzenheiser of MAPC to discuss possible Waltham connector path routes
Review of meeting minutes
Update on Phase 1 of the Community Path project
Brainstorming for Phase 2 community engagement

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Community Path Project Committee – Remote Only Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM This meeting will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. Should the audio function stop working during the Zoom meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled. ────────── Committee Chair is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146062886?pwd=TR4LVRk3njwoiwcXnnEgtNw9zmu7ww.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89146062886 Meeting ID: 891 4606 2886 Passcode: 554129 AGENDA: 1. Guest attendee: David Loutzenheiser of MAPC to speak about plans for possible Waltham connector path routes 2. Meeting minute review 3. Update on Phase 1 4. Committee brainstorming for Phase 2 community engagement RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 10, 2026 TIME: 1:58 PM

Tue Aug 18, 2026

Permanent Building Advisory Committee

Belmont building committee to hold working session on topics

The Belmont Permanent Building Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom for a working session on topics for the committee. The agenda includes approval of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, a working session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

Approval of meeting minutes from June 9, 2026
Working session on topics for PBAC

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Belmont Permanent Building Advisory Committee Subcommittee Name if Applicable: Click here to enter text. Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Time: 5:30 -7:30 PM Conference Room & Location: VIA ZOOM Topic: Belmont Permanent Building Advisory Committee Time: Aug 18, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6726545022?pwd=YkZvbEdmYWpMTXZIem1mdG1UY 3E2QT09&omn=88978733790 Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/88978733790 Meeting ID: 672 654 5022 Passcode: zEg8KQ --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,6726545022#,,,,*426327# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,6726545022#,,,,*426327# US --- Join by SIP • 6726545022@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88978733790/invitations?signature=co2iEi8Y ntDnAcQrDKlzQbijD17TtKJNIPHofGsKZ-k AGENDA: Call To Order Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 9 2026 Working Session on topics for PBAC Adjournment Next Meeting (Date & Time): To Be Determined

Mon Aug 17, 2026

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to hold executive session on Belmont Country Club litigation

The Belmont Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes and then enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Belmont Country Club. The board will not return to open session after the executive session. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive item.

Approve meeting minutes
Executive session to discuss litigation strategy: Belmont Country Club
No return to open session after executive session

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 13, 2026 TIME: 7:59 AM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Board of Assessors Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 Time: 8:00 am Location: Town Hall, Select Board Room, 455 Concord Ave. This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, and extended by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Meeting AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes. 2. Executive Session a) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Belmont Country Club 3. Adjourn Executive Session, no return to open session  Change from previous agenda posting. Next Meeting (Date & Time): Click here to enter text.

Mon Aug 17, 2026

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to welcome police chief, review strategic plan

The Belmont Council on Aging is holding a hybrid public meeting to discuss routine business and hear updates. The agenda includes welcoming Police Chief Shane Smith, reviewing the strategic plan, discussing senior concerns, receiving a Friends update, and getting a Springwell update. Public comment is also scheduled.

Welcome Police Chief Shane Smith
Strategic plan review
Senior concerns discussion
Friends update
Springwell update

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 12, 2026 TIME: 2:44 PM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Council on Aging Subcommittee Name if Applicable: None Date: Monday August 17 2026 Time: 5:30 pm Location: HYBRID, Beech Street Center and Zoom This meeting will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. Should the audio function stop working during the Zoom meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled. Topic: COA BOARD 8.17.26 Time: Aug 17, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82907890184?pwd=hPQQkxmzj27o8iDeeapclKfWe1Y4sR.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82907890184 Meeting ID: 829 0789 0184 Passcode: 865313 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,82907890184# US +19292056099,,82907890184# US (New York) AGENDA • Call to Order • Approve Minutes • Welcome Police Chief, Shane Smith • Strategic plan Review • Senior Concerns • Friends Update • Public Comment • Springwell Update • Adjourn

Thu Aug 13, 2026

School Committee

School Committee retreat to set goals, assign subcommittees

The Belmont School Committee is holding a retreat to review norms with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, draft goals for the 2026-2027 school year, and potentially vote on subcommittee and liaison assignments. The meeting is in person and open to the public, with an executive session planned for litigation strategy and minutes review.

Draft School Committee goals for SY 2026-2027
Potential vote on subcommittee/liaison assignments: Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee, Energy Committee, Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee
Norms review and discussion with MASC
Executive session for litigation strategy and executive session minutes

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 7, 2026 TIME: 11:13 AM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: School Committee Retreat Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm Conference Room & Location: School Administration Building 644 Pleasant St Belmont, MA This is an in-person meeting and members of the public are welcome to attend. AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 5:30 pm 2. Norms Review and Discussion with MASC 3. Draft SC Goals for SY 2026-2027 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Subcommittee/liaison assignments - potential vote • Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee • Energy Committee • Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee 6. Executive Session - Vote to convene in Executive Session to review and approve Executive Session Minutes; (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. The School Committee will return to Open Session. 7. Adjourn 8:00 pm

Thu Aug 13, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee

COMPAC meets to approve past minutes, no substantive business

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to approve minutes from May 27 and June 30, 2026. No other business is listed. The agenda is purely procedural.

Minutes approval from May 27, 2026
Minutes approval from June 30, 2026

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COMPAC) Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm Conference Room & Location: Remote Only This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by the Massachusetts Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations, that became effective July 16, 2022. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members attends in-person. OPB 1 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827454943?pwd=5iZZ2kUi9wj4n27HTOPT5OXZNBe4mO.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89827454943 Meeting ID: 898 2745 4943 Passcode: 507611 AGENDA: 1. Convene 2. Minutes approval from May 27 and June 30 3. Adjourn Next Meetings (Date & Time): TBD RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 6, 2026 TIME: 1:42 PM

Thu Aug 13, 2026

Cemetery Commissioners

Cemetery board to weigh lot sales, perpetual care, vandalism steps

The Belmont Board of Cemetery Commissioners is meeting in person at Town Hall to discuss cemetery operations, including pavement and stormwater work at Belmont Cemetery, a GIS system update, and anti-vandalism efforts. The board will also discuss a lot owner's request to purchase another lot, perpetual care contracts, and a possible vote on the matter.

Pavement repairs & stormwater improvements at Belmont Cemetery, Norton Circle
Update on Web-Cemetery GIS system and next steps
Discussion of lot purchase request at Highland Meadow, possible vote
New landscape maintenance contractor RFQ specs and DPW management
Review and vote to approve minutes of April 30, 2026 meeting

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 11, 2026 TIME: 9:10 AM Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Board of Cemetery Commissioners Subcommittee Name if Applicable: Click here to enter text. Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Conference Room & Location: Room 1, Town Hall (455 Concord Avenue) This is an in-person meeting and members of the public are welcome to attend. AGENDA: • Pavement repairs & stormwater improvements Belmont Cemetery, Norton Circle • Status of Web-Cemetery GIS system, next steps. • Update - attempts to prevent vandalism and theft at both cemeteries. Next steps • Administrative coverage at Cemetery office • Handling complaints from lot owners and visitor - Process • Inquiry by lot owner at Highland Meadow - wants to purchase another lot owned by another. Role of Cemetery Commission and DPW. Discussion, possible vote. • Perpetual Care of both cemeteries - Discussion o New cemetery landscape maintenance contractor - RFQ specs, method of performance evaluation and ongoing management by DPW. Highland Meadow grass - desired height. o Other perpetual care separate from landscape contract: trees, shrubs, landscape borders, fences, walls, trash removal, reseeding/filling settled graves, righting tipped stones, invasive species removal/treatment • Update on “Burial Hill” Cemetery CPA project • Fee structure • Comments …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Housing Authority

Belmont Housing Authority board meeting covers Sherman Gardens update

The Belmont Housing Authority board is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including an executive director's report and a planning and development update on Sherman Gardens. The board will also hear from the tenant association and take public comment. Approval of June and July minutes is deferred to September. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

Sherman Gardens Planning Board meeting update
Executive Director's report
Tenant Association updates
Public comment period
June & July minutes deferred to September

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BELMONT HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA FOR REMOTE ZOOM BOARD MEETING August 13th 2026, AT 5:00 PM In keeping with Governor Baker’s Executive Order of March 12, 2020 and extensions made on June 15, 2021 and July 16, 2022 “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law” – All Participation by Committee and Town Residents may meet by Remote Access If the audio becomes unavailable, the meeting will be paused until it can be restored, or the meeting will end. FOR PARTICIPANTS: The Housing Authority Board meeting will start at 5:00 PM. You can join the meeting 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. To listen to the meeting online: • By computer or smartphone, go to: https://cambridge-housing- org.zoom.us/j/87044584220?pwd=FTemzKwEgwCiCszox6VDrkj8EnSy3Z.1 • Enter Password 128996 if necessary • Follow on-screen instructions • Enter your Full Name under participant (only those with a name entered will be allowed to comment if desired) By telephone: • Dial 1 646 558 8656 • When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 870 4458 4220 • When prompted, enter password: 128996# • Follow any additional prompts. To Provide Resident Comments: If you wish to provide comments when prompted by the Chair (related to the specific agenda) here is what you do: • By Computer or Smartphone – once logged in you will be able to raise your hand (accessed in the participant box) • By telephone press *9 • When the host is ready for you, you will be called …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Belmont Municipal Light Board

Light Board to discuss electrification fund and cost-of-service methodology

The Belmont Municipal Light Board will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and possibly vote on an electrification fund, and follow up on cost-of-service methodology. The board will also hear public comment and receive the general manager's report, which includes staff recognition, an open house schedule, and IBEW negotiations.

Discussion and possible vote on Electrification Fund
Follow-up on Cost-of-Service Methodology
Public comment period
General Manager's report including IBEW negotiations

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AGENDA TOWN OF BELMONT BELMONT MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD Hybrid – In-Person & Via Zoom Belmont Light Conference Room 40 Prince Street, Belmont Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 A.M. IMPORTANT NOTICE This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology (Zoom) as permitted by Massachusetts state law through June 30, 2027. If a technological problem occurs that prevents or interrupts the broadcast, attempts will be made to correct the problem; however, the in-person meeting will continue in accordance with the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members is attending in person. Agenda item times are approximate. Future meeting dates are tentative and subject to change. The Municipal Light Board meeting will start at 7:30 A.M. You can join the meeting at 7:20 A.M. By computer or smartphone, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84604877099. • Follow on-screen instructions. • Enter your Full Name under participant. From the Zoom application: • Click “Join Meeting” • Enter Meeting ID: 846 0487 7099 By telephone: • Call: 1 (929) 205-6099 • Enter Meeting ID: 84604877099# • Follow any additional prompts. Remote participants: Please note that you will not be able to unmute unless you first raise your hand. Please see the instructions below. To unmute for a question or comment (if allowed by the Chair): • By computer or smartphone: Click Raise Hand (may be under Reactions ) • By telephone press *9 • When the host/Chair is rea …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to discuss litigation strategy for Belmont Country Club

The Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes and then enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Belmont Country Club. The board will adjourn without returning to open session.

Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Belmont Country Club
Approval of prior meeting minutes

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Board of Assessors Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 8:00 am Location: Town Hall, Select Board Room, 455 Concord Ave. – Hybrid Meeting This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, and extended by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87176442085?pwd=gC5haKr3TqxlfdxQbKxnYxBGxKGqu2.1 Meeting ID: 871 7644 2085 Passcode: 897203 AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes. 2. Executive Session a) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: Belmont Country Club 3. Adjourn Executive Session, no return to open session  Change from previous agenda posting. Next Meeting (Date & Time): Click here to enter text. RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 6, 2026 TIME: 8:24 AM

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Capital Endowment Committee

Capital Endowment Committee to review portfolio

The Capital Endowment Fund Committee is holding a public meeting to review the portfolio. The agenda also includes discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

Portfolio review

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only Committee Name: Capital Endowment Fund Committee Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Hybrid-Town Hall Conference Room 1 Time: August 12, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84079534027?pwd=y7kL9yLs7EwmYvdsgxwCbgS6GfSxf2.1 Meeting ID: 840 7953 4027 Passcode: 745517 One tap mobile +19292056099,,84079534027# US (New York) +13017158592,,84079534027# US (Washington DC) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84079534027/invitations?signature=6Q4p6IadWOUv9iM_xfTvPS AvTEO-Ao0yXI29T9482WA ➢ AGENDA: ➢ Portfolio Review ➢ Discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting Schedule for 2026: • TBD Next Meeting (Date & Time): TBD RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 10, 2026 TIME: 2:28 PM

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Select Board

Select Board and Assessors to hold joint meeting, enter executive session on Belmont Country Club

The Belmont Select Board and Board of Assessors will hold a joint public meeting, then close it to enter executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation related to the Belmont Country Club. The agenda contains no other substantive public items; it is largely procedural.

Joint meeting with Board of Assessors
Executive session on collective bargaining or litigation regarding Belmont Country Club
Next regular Select Board meeting scheduled for August 31, 2026

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Page 1 of 2 BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Committee Name: Select Board Joint with Board of Assessors - Hybrid Location: Select Board Conference Room Belmont Town Hall, First Floor 455 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM This is an in-person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89555533076?pwd=Gmw96ar56JghOyOs98ZMHUCb Yqd9lG.1 Webinar ID: 895 5553 3076 To join by telephone, Call: (929) 205 6099 When prompted, enter: 89555533076# When prompted, enter # To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone. Many thanks to Belmont Media for their continued support and for enabling Belmont residents to stay informed by broadcasting these meetings. Watch in Belmont on Ch 6 on Comcast or Ch 30 on Verizon Watch from anywhere on: belmontmedia.org/infotv RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 10, 2026 TIME: 2:09 PM Page 2 of 2 AGENDA Open Joint Meeting with Board of Assessors Close Open Session and Enter into Exe …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Age Friendly Action Plan Committee

Belmont Age Friendly Action Plan Committee meeting cancelled

This meeting of the Belmont Age Friendly Action Plan Committee, scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes, updates from the COA board, and sub-team updates, but no decisions will be made.

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BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Reserved for Town Clerk Use Only CANCELLED Committee Name: Age Friendly Action Plan Committee Subcommittee Name if Applicable: Click here to enter text. Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM This meeting will be held remotely using Zoom video conferencing technology, as permitted by the Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. Should the audio function stop working during the Zoom meeting and it cannot be restored, the meeting will end and be rescheduled. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82933126140?pwd=y7U6CknnLzDtYP99jvvfcyQlHaSyQp.1 Meeting ID: 829 3312 6140 Passcode: 694327 Tap Mobile +13017158592,,82933126140# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,82933126140# US AGENDA: • Call to Order • Approve April minutes • Updates from COA board meeting • Sub team updates – 1. Safe Routes/ Walkability – RE-boot 2. Outside spaces – • Consider how to implement guidelines systemically - must be shepherded by Rec. 3. Communication –transition to COA • Community comments • New Business - Next Meeting (Date & Time) tbd RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 10, 2026 TIME: 2:14 PM

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Select Board

Select Board enters executive session on Claflin MOU and union bargaining

The Select Board is meeting to enter executive session for two purposes: discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to a Claflin Memorandum of Understanding, and strategy on collective bargaining with Joint Public Safety Dispatchers and International Association of Firefighters, Local 1637. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

Executive session to discuss Claflin Memorandum of Understanding (real property)
Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Joint Public Safety Dispatchers and IAFF Local 1637

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Page 1 of 2 BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Committee Name: Select Board – Hybrid Location: Select Board Conference Room Belmont Town Hall, First Floor 455 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM This is an in -person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84731400423 Webinar ID: 847 3140 0423 To join by telephone, Call: (929) 205 6099 When prompted, enter: 84731400423# When prompted, enter # To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone. Many thanks to Belmont Media for their continued support and for enabling Belmont residents to stay informed by broadcasting these meetings. Watch in Belmont on Ch 6 on Comcast or Ch 30 on Verizon Watch from anywhere on: belmontmedia.org/infotv RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 6, 2026 TIME: 1:34 PM Page 2 of 2 AGENDA 2:00 PM Call To Order Move to Close Open Session and Enter into Executive Session 2:00 PM Executive Sessions: a. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value o …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Select Board

Select Board discusses community path acquisitions and sports complex updates

The Select Board will discuss several land acquisition matters regarding the Community Path and consider various town projects. The meeting includes potential votes on water main replacements, host community agreements, and home rule petitions.

Community Path right of way acquisitions including MBTA lease and private property easements
FY2026 Water Main Replacements Project
Host Community Agreement with Clover Partners, LLC
Belmont Sports Complex advertising and sponsorship RFP
Two Home Rule Petitions regarding senior tax abatement ceilings and remote participation

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Page 1 of 3 BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING OF Committee Name: Select Board – Hybrid Location: Select Board Conference Room Belmont Town Hall, First Floor 455 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM This is an in -person meeting that is also available by video conferencing technology, Zoom, as permitted by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, that became effective March 29, 2023. If a technology problem occurs that prevents broadcast of the meeting, attempts will be made to correct the problem, however the in-person meeting will continue per the Open Meeting Law if a quorum of members are attending in-person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82568883847 Meeting ID: 825 6888 3847 To join by telephone, Call: (929) 205 6099 When prompted, enter: 82568883847# When prompted, enter # To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone. Many thanks to Belmont Media for their continued support and for enabling Belmont residents to stay informed by broadcasting these meetings. Watch in Belmont on Ch 6 on Comcast or Ch 30 on Verizon Watch from anywhere on: belmontmedia.org/infotv RECEIVED TOWN CLERK BELMONT, MA DATE: August 6, 2026 TIME: 1:35 PM Page 2 of 3 AGENDA 6:00 PM Call To Order 6:00 PM Community Announcements a. 9/11 Memorial Ceremony – Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:30 AM, Septembe 11, 2026, Select Board Conference Room 1/A …

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$19.7M	THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Department of Health and Human Services · NIH NEUROBIOBANK BRAIN AND TISSUE REPOSITORYCONTRACT TYPE: COST, OPTIO
$6.2M	THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Department of Health and Human Services · IGF::OT::IGF ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT MEDICAT
$5.6M	NOVATIO ENGINEERING, INC. Department of Defense · THIS DELIVERY ORDER PURCHASED LIGHT WEIGHT TACTICAL POWER SOURCES.
$4.7M	NOVATIO ENGINEERING, INC. Department of Defense · PRODUCE AND DELIVER LIGHT WEIGHT TACTICAL POWER SOURCES (LWTPS)
$4.0M	THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Department of Health and Human Services · IGF::OT::IGF, ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL COCAINE TREATMENT MEDICATIONS IN
$3.6M	THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Department of Health and Human Services · THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO ESTABLISH COLLECTION SITES(S) (I.E.
$2.7M	THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION Department of Health and Human Services · ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT MEDICATIONS IN NONHU
$2.4M	NOVATIO ENGINEERING, INC. Department of Defense · DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER 5 PURCHASING LIGHT WEIGHT TACTICAL POWER SOURCES
$1.6M	COLLAGEN MEDICAL LLC Department of Health and Human Services · IGF::OT::IGF SBIR TOPIC 85 TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TARGET SPECIF
$1.2M	SOLIYARN LLC Department of Defense · USER REGULATED HEATED GLOVES FOR AERIAL GUNNERS

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🌐 County-level context (Middlesex County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities1 (2021)

Business establishments44,624 (963,417 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,711/mo (87 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy12.8% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$210.9M

Annual budget

$245.0M

Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$210.9M

Spending$256.6M

Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$245.0M

Debt-to-revenue1.16×

Debt-load index83 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.503

All kids

0.480

Black kids

0.428

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