Regular meeting
Resident expressed concern about overgrowth of vegetation at intersection of Mill Street and Concord Avenue, causing potential obstruction of drivers' views.
Work is beginning on the FY2025 budget. A public meeting will be held in September to start talking about the needs of the town, fiscal constraints, budget deficit and why an override is necessary.
A public forum will be held after Labor Day to discuss the articles. Civil Service will be one of the articles discussed. Warrant will be posted in mid-September for the November Town Meeting.
Discussion and possible vote to approve a town-wide yard sale permit Belmont Public Library Director Peter Struzziero presented the proposal for a new townwide yard sale program to be held annually. On Saturday, Sept. 23, the first annual town sale will be held. Participants will hold the yard sale in their on yards. A map will be provided for people to locate where the yards sales are. The Recreation Department will have a sign-in sheet on their website. It will cost $15 for participants which would cover expenses.
Saturday, Sept. 23 @ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain Date: Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Discussion on Memorandum of Agreement on temporary use of Everett C. Benton Library by Belmont Public Library for children's room while library is under construction. Residents against the memorandum expressed concern about parking and traffic. Mark Paolillo also expressed concern about it, questioning if programming could be cut back. The library will hold a public meeting to get feedback and input from neighbors before the Aug. 7th Select Board meeting. The Select Board will take a vote some time in August.
Discussion and possible vote to allow Belmont Public Library to use land in front of the Underwood Pool along Concord Ave. for temporary parking during the construction of new library.
Select Board APPROVED the proposed use of land.
Discussion and possible vote to approve an entertainment license for Comella’s Restaurant, 11 Brighton St., Belmont. Select Board APPROVED entertainment license
Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill, Cable Television Advisory Committee, Conservation Commission, Constables, Information Technology Advisory Committee, Permanent Audit Committee, Board of Registrars, Historic District Commission.
Belmont Select Board Meetings