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Aug 18, 2026

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Belmont Advances Restaurant Liquor Licensing Changes

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Select Board Advances Building and Town Measures

The Select Board unanimously approved a Homer Building exterior restoration contract totaling approximately $431,000, including alternates, funded through the Community Preservation Committee.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Hybrid Special Town Meeting Approved

The Select Board unanimously accepted the Town Moderator’s request to hold the May 18, 2026, Special Town Meeting in a hybrid format. The Board also reviewed proposed Town Meeting articles, including leaf blower enforcement changes, a sewer bylaw revision, and a possible 1.5% additional FY2027 salary increase for the Town Clerk.

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Briefing

Apr 17, 2026

Select Board backs FY2027 policies and projects

The Select Board unanimously approved the FY2027 employee health-insurance opt-out policy and recommended favorable action on several May 4 Town Meeting articles, including a $100,000 OPEB contribution, Community Path funding, utility operations, and environmental projects.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Select Board Approves Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board unanimously approved signing and posting the May 4 Annual Town Meeting warrant, covering 38 proposed articles, with only non-substantive changes allowed. The Board also approved liaison assignments and leadership roles beginning July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Belmont Approves Utility, Stormwater and Parking Changes

The Select Board approved a 3% increase in water rates and a 4% increase in sewer rates for fiscal year 2027, along with a $616,972.48 multi-year contract for stormwater permit compliance.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

FY2027 budget pressures outlined

Belmont presented a proposed FY2027 budget of approximately $172 million that is balanced using about $2.5 million in one-time revenues, but could leave a structural gap of $600,000 to $800,000 in FY2028.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board approves police chief contract and housing plan

The Select Board unanimously ratified the police chief contract and approved continuing the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for Sherman Gardens, a redevelopment expected to create approximately 140 affordable housing units.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Health insurance costs drive GIC review

Belmont is considering joining the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) after projected self-insured claims rose from approximately $13 million in FY2021 to $20 million by FY2027. Remaining self-insured could require a 24% premium increase and add about $3 million to the FY2027 budget, compared with an estimated 9% GIC increase and approximately $2 million in added costs.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Select Board approves recreation partnership

The Select Board unanimously approved an intermunicipal agreement for therapeutic recreation services between Belmont and Watertown. The Board also unanimously accepted a donation for Belmont Fire Department equipment.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Select Board meeting summary

The Select Board discussed Belmont Public Schools funding and contract negotiations, then reviewed zoning and parking issues for the Belmont Center Overlay District ahead of the Special Town Meeting. No final vote or agreement was recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Board Approves Water Loan and Events

The Select Board unanimously approved a $200,000 interest-free water bond to fund water infrastructure improvements, along with several 2026 community events.

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Briefing

Feb 20, 2026

Belmont Select Board Appoints Police Chief Finalist

The Select Board unanimously approved Shane Smith as Belmont’s police chief, pending a successful background check and contract negotiations. The Board also unanimously approved an amended annotated warrant for the March 4, 2026, Special Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Board advances path, policies and town meeting plans

The Town Administrator reported that the Governor’s preliminary FY2027 state aid estimates are below Belmont’s current revenue projections, creating a projected shortfall. The Select Board also approved a revised Community Path Project Committee charge, updated alcohol policies, several event requests, and recommendations for the March 4 Special Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Select Board Meeting Summary

The Select Board unanimously accepted a $55,111 donation for the new library project, bringing private fundraising to nearly $5.7 million; the project was reported to be on track to finish about $500,000 under budget.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Belmont Advances Restaurant Liquor Licensing Changes

The Select Board unanimously approved a home rule petition to remove seat-count restrictions for restaurant liquor licenses while preserving the Board’s licensing discretion. The Board also approved a library license renewal, accepted a donation for the Beech Street Center, and accepted a Human Rights Commission resignation.

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