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Economic Development Committee

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Aug 18, 2026

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Economic development committee meeting summary

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Economic development priorities take shape

The committee agreed to develop a formal return-on-investment case for a full-time Economic Development Manager, with estimated annual salary of $150,000–$170,000 and a potential grant-funding payback period of two to three years.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary

The committee generally supported evaluating a possible economic development position over 2 to 3 years rather than requiring a 1-year payback, while researching funding options for a pilot. Members also highlighted parking changes, including extended 90-minute spaces and two 15-minute spaces in Cushing Square and approximately 10 additional spaces expected in Belmont Center.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Zoning overlays advance after Town Meeting votes

Town Meeting approved the Belmont Center Overlay by nearly a two-thirds margin and approved the Hotel/Gateway Overlay by more than the required two-thirds majority. EDAC identified earlier outreach, clearer messaging, and better construction-management planning as priorities for future zoning efforts.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Committee backs Belmont Center overlay proposals

The Economic Development Advisory Committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorable action on the Belmont Center Overlay and Belmont Gateway Overlay articles for Town Meeting. Members also discussed small-business concerns, parking, construction impacts, and the need for an Economic Development Coordinator.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Belmont economic development priorities advance

The committee agreed to move forward with a 2026 neighborhood liaison program connecting members with local business districts. It also reviewed progress on the Economic Development Coordinator initiative, Brighton Street planning, the Belmont Center Overlay, and alcohol licensing recommendations that the Select Board approved unanimously.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Economic development committee meeting summary

The committee discussed next steps for a possible economic development coordinator, including pursuing grants and rescheduling a guest speaker. It also reviewed a draft Brighton Street vision plan scheduled for Planning Board review on January 20 and a public meeting on January 22.

2 min readMunicipal coverage