Belmont, MA

Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill

The Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill will meet remotely to discuss recurring business including financial updates, invoices, and updates on invasive species treatment, trail maps, and signage. They will also review upcoming events and a boundary survey vendor.

• Approve Parterre Black Swallow wort treatment invoice
• Update on Trail Map and Signage from NEMBA
• September Trail Maintenance Day planning with NEMBA
• Waypoint Adventure and McLean Barn update
• Vendors for boundary survey discussed

Moderator's Advisory Council

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Town Clerk Meetings

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

Education Scholarship Committee

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

Planning Board

The Belmont Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting on August 4, 2026, to review three development cases and proposed zoning amendments. The board will also continue discussions on a proposed amendment to its rules and regulations, with no discussion anticipated for some items.

• Case #26-18: Design and Site Plan Review for 23 White Street (Frank Valentino)
• Case #26-14: Special Permit for 62 Vernon Road (Nicholas Colavito)
• Case #26-17: Design and Site Plan Review & Two Special Permits for 131-135 Sycamore Street (Belmont Housing Authority)
• Proposed Amendment to Planning Board Rules & Regulations (continued to September 8, 2026)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendments: Section 1.4 (Definitions), Section 5.6 (Transportation Demand Management), Section 6.10 (Inclusionary Housing), Section 10 (Belmont Center Overlay District), and new Section 10B (Hill’s Crossing Overlay District)

Housing Trust

The Belmont Housing Trust will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, including §6.10 and a new Hill’s Crossing Overlay District with the Planning Board. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options available.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw §6.10
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Bylaw §10A for Hill’s Crossing Overlay District

Moderator's Advisory Committee

The Moderator Advisory Council will meet to discuss its charge and the tasks it needs to undertake. The body will also develop questions for committee appointment interviews conducted by the Moderator.

• Discussion of the Council's charge
• Development of committee appointment interview questions
• Discussion of Council tasks

Conservation Commission

The Belmont Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a single-family house addition at 31 Greensbrook Way. The project involves removing one tree and building within the 100-foot buffer zone to wetlands, as regulated under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. The hearing is scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Selectboard Conference Room at Belmont Town Hall.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for work in wetlands buffer zone
• Removal of one tree and construction of a front addition to a single-family house
• Applicants: Xinying Liu and Yueying Liu, 31 Greensbrook Way

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a continued case (Case 26-15) for a proposed two-story mixed-use building at 23 White Street. The applicant seeks three special permits: for mixed-use with ground-floor commercial, a reduced front setback from 5.0' to 1.3', and an increased floor area ratio from 1.25 to 1.49. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Homer Building and via Zoom.

• Case 26-15: Three special permits for a mixed-use building at 23 White Street (LBI district)
• Special Permit 1: Mixed-use with first-floor commercial and residential use per §3.3
• Special Permit 2: Reduced front setback from 5.0' to 1.3'
• Special Permit 3: Increased FAR from 1.25 to 1.49 per §4.2(3)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss a property tax appeal and litigation strategy regarding the Belmont Country Club. The board will also discuss how property tax abatement decisions are communicated to taxpayers.

• Executive session regarding litigation strategy for Belmont Country Club
• Coordination with Select Board on Belmont Country Club property tax appeal
• Discussion on communicating property tax abatement decisions to taxpayers

Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss project updates following a meeting with the Select Board. The committee will address consultant selection and identify work that can proceed during a budget pause.

• Consultant selection process
• Completion of maps with Town GIS
• Outreach and comments on drafts
• Website update and communication strategy
• Committee charge update and willingness to serve beyond Nov 30

Public Library Building Committee

The Belmont Public Library Building Committee will hold a remote meeting to review and approve minutes, invoices, and proposals, receive a budget update, discuss the schedule and design progress, and hear public comment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a new public hearing for a project at 480 Pleasant Street. The commission will also discuss the Belmont Center Horse Trough, the HDC budget and application fees, and membership updates. No continued public hearings are scheduled.

• New public hearing HDC-26-11 for 480 Pleasant Street
• Discussion of Belmont Center Horse Trough
• Review of HDC budget and application fees
• Membership updates including BSLA seat and term renewals
• Staff updates on HDC Design Guidelines, Belmont 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and OpenGov Permitting Portal

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold public hearings on two tobacco sales violations (328 Food Mart and Pleasant Street Star K Gas) and discuss a DEP air monitoring device presentation. They will also consider a FOG interceptor variance request from Godsend Chocolate and review meeting minutes.

• DEP Air Monitoring Device Presentation by Belmont resident Carl Dahlberg – discussion and possible vote
• Public Hearing – 328 Food Mart f/k/a LC’s Variety – tobacco sale to minor violation
• Public Hearing – Pleasant Street Star K Gas – tobacco sale to minor violation
• FOG Interceptor Variance Request – Godsend Chocolate, 697 Belmont Street
• Review and vote on June 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a remote public meeting to discuss and possibly vote on permits for Porchfest and the Russian School of Math, receive a summer programs update, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Porchfest Permit Discussion (Possible Vote)
• Russian School of Math Permit Discussion (Possible Vote)
• Summer Programs Update

Belmont Contributory Retirement Board

The Belmont Contributory Retirement Board will hold a meeting to approve minutes from its June 29, 2026 session and review financial documents including the cash balance sheet, bank reconciliation, and operating budget. The board will also process retirement applications and discuss a 2026 system valuation report.

• Approval of June 29, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
• Review and acceptance of Cash Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, and Operating Budget
• Presentation of Segal 2026 System Valuation by Kathy Riley, Bridget Orr, and Mike Davids

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a design and site plan review and special permits at 131-135 Sycamore Street (Belmont Housing Authority). It will also continue hearings on a special permit for 7 Broad Street, an amendment for 45 Chestnut Street, and a proposed zoning amendment establishing the Hill's Crossing Overlay District. Several items are listed with no discussion anticipated.

• Case #26-17 – Design and Site Plan Review & Special Permits for 131-135 Sycamore Street (Belmont Housing Authority)
• Case #26-15 – Continued special permit hearing for 7 Broad Street (Nicholas Vetrano)
• Case #26-16 – Continued request to amend special permit and DSPR for 45 Chestnut Street (Assad Hamad)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment: new Section 10B, Hill's Crossing Overlay District (continued)
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment: amendments to Section 6.10, Inclusionary Housing, and Section 1.4, Definitions (no discussion anticipated)

The Planning Board approved a redesign for 7 Broad Street and established several subdistricts and height adjustments for the Hill's Crossing Overlay District. The board also continued public hearings for the Belmont Housing Authority's Sherman Gardens project and a special permit for 45-47 Chestnut Street.

• Approved Case #26-15 (7 Broad Street) with redesign additions (5-0-0)
• Approved peer review and hybrid session for Case #26-16 (45-47 Chestnut Street) (5-0-0)
• Increased maximum height in Hill’s Crossing Center from 68’ to 69.5’ with stepbacks (5-0-0)
• Created a purely commercial subdistrict at six stories for 50, 54, 54a, and 60 Brighton (5-0-0)
• Created a mixed-use community path district up to four stories for 37, 40, and 46 Brighton (5-0-0)
• Removed Hill Estates residential portion from current zoning considerations (5-0-0)
• Continued Case #26-17 (131-135 Sycamore Street) until August 4, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued Case #26-16 (45-47 Chestnut Street) until August 25, 2026 (5-0-0)

Shade Tree Committee

The Shade Tree Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed Shade Tree Bylaw. The meeting will be held via Zoom. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed Shade Tree Bylaw

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license application from Saabelmont Corp. for a package store at 32 Leonard Street. They will also discuss the Community Path MBTA lease, a building committee transition plan, and a draft rink management policy. Several committee appointments and a resignation are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and possible vote on liquor license for Belmont Wine & Beer at 32 Leonard Street
• Discussion on Community Path Phase I MBTA lease update
• Discussion on building committee transition plan
• Vote to accept resignation of E. Sullivan from Council on Aging
• Discussion on draft rink management policy

Municipal Rink Building Committee

The Belmont Municipal Rink Building Committee is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the dehumidification system at the rink.

Human Rights Commission

The Belmont Human Rights Commission is holding a remote public meeting to call to order, introduce members, and discuss roles and positions within the commission. The agenda is primarily organizational and contains no substantive decisions or public hearings.

• Introduction of commission members
• Discussion of roles and positions in the commission

Housing Authority

The Belmont Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on its FY27 Annual Plan during this regular board meeting. Sherman Gardens items, including the FY27 Fair Housing Marketing Plan, are also on the agenda for approval.

• FY27 Annual Plan Public Board Hearing
• FY27 Fair Housing Marketing Plan approval for Sherman Gardens
• FY27 Annual Plan Posting approval for Sherman Gardens

Energy Committee

The Belmont Energy Committee will meet remotely to approve past minutes, receive updates on the town’s electric vehicle programs, and review ongoing climate initiatives. Members will also discuss communications plans and receive reports from subcommittees including Belmont Light and the Climate Leaders group.

• Review and approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Belmont Drives Electric initiative update for November 2026
• Belmont Electric School Bus initiative progress report
• Fall 2026 communications launch goals discussion
• Reports from Belmont Light, Capital Budget Committee, and BHS Climate Club

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will receive an update on the conversion to the Vision CAMA property assessment system. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Belmont Country Club and potential taxpayer appeals. The meeting will adjourn without returning to open session.

• Update on conversion to Vision CAMA system
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy: Belmont Country Club
• Executive session to discuss potential taxpayer appeals
• Approve minutes from prior meeting

Housing Trust

The Belmont Housing Trust will meet remotely to discuss proposed zoning amendments, including the Hill’s Crossing Overlay District, and review affordable homeownership unit monitoring. Updates from the Office of Planning and Building will cover the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and other housing projects.

• Proposed amendments to ZBL Sec 6.10 (review for August 4 joint meeting with Planning Board)
• Proposed Hill’s Crossing Overlay District Zoning
• LDS Contract – Affordable Homeownership Unit Monitoring
• Belmont 2050 Comprehensive Plan updates
• Sherman Gardens project update

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Shade Tree Committee to discuss a proposed tree bylaw. Other items include updates on police recruitment, state aid, the community path, and yard waste, plus a vote to sign the warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election.

• Discussion on proposed tree bylaw (joint with Shade Tree Committee)
• Vote to sign the warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election
• Update on police recruitment/hiring
• Update on final state aid
• Discussion on one-day liquor license applications

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss next steps on the Economic Development Manager project, receive an update on state Rapid Response services for employers and employees, and consider the Hill's Crossing Overlay district outreach to Town Meeting members and local businesses. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) in a public hearing, a review of the current state of business in Belmont, and a discussion of the Brighton Street Zoning Proposal.

• Next steps on Economic Development Manager Project
• Update on state Rapid Response services for employers and employees
• Hill's Crossing Overlay district outreach to Town Meeting members and businesses
• EDAC presentation in a public hearing
• Brighton Street Zoning Proposal – EDAC involvement

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss a comprehensive restricted parking plan for Myrtle and Cottage streets, and to create working groups for traffic and safety issues. The agenda also includes public input, town updates from Police and Engineering, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of a comprehensive Restricted Parking Plan for Myrtle St. & Cottage St.
• Creation of TAC Working Groups to identify traffic and safety concerns and develop strategies
• Town updates from Police and Engineering departments
• Public input period with 3-minute time limit per speaker

Board of Library Trustees

The Belmont Board of Library Trustees will meet to vote on the Library Director’s performance review and a possible update to the Circulation Policy. The meeting will also include an administrative budget update, a building project update, and a review of trust fund data.

• Vote on Library Director Performance Review
• Possible vote on Circulation Policy update
• Budget Update for fiscal year 2026/2027
• Review of Trustee Appointment Process
• Building project update

Belmont Municipal Light Board

The Belmont Municipal Light Board will discuss the cost-of-service methodology, receive a voltage conversion project update, and hear the general manager's report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss confidential energy supplier information.

• Cost of Service Methodology Review & Discussion
• Voltage Conversion Project Update
• General Manager's Report
• Executive session for trade secrets/confidential energy supplier info

Warrant Committee

The Warrant Committee Education Subcommittee will hold a public meeting to review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review and approval of minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The Belmont Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes, elect officers, and review or vote on the FY2028 Community Preservation Act (CPA) timeline and plan. The committee will also discuss goals for FY2028 and hear project updates from liaisons and staff.

• Review and possible vote to approve FY2028 CPA Timeline
• Review and possible vote to approve FY2028 CPA Plan
• Discussion: Goals for FY2028
• Elect officers
• Open Project Updates

Planning Board

The Belmont Planning Board will hold public hearings on five applications, including a two-story accessory dwelling unit at 709 Belmont Street and four special permits for second-story additions at 125 Channing Road, 62 Vernon Road, and 7 Broad Street, plus an amendment to a prior permit at 45 Chestnut Street. The board will also continue discussion on proposed zoning bylaw amendments for a new Hill's Crossing Overlay District, changes to the Belmont Center Overlay District, and new Transportation Demand Management and Inclusionary Housing sections.

• Case #26-12: Design and Site Plan Review for a two-story ADU at 709 Belmont Street
• Case #26-13: Special Permit for a 100% GFA increase at 125 Channing Road
• Case #26-14: Special Permit for a 117% GFA increase at 62 Vernon Road
• Case #26-15: Special Permit for a 62.8% GFA increase at 7 Broad Street
• Continued hearing on zoning amendments for Hill's Crossing Overlay District and other sections

The Planning Board approved a site plan for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 Belmont Street and a special permit for a second-story addition at 125 Channing Road. Several other special permit requests and zoning by-law amendments were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Case #26-12 design site plan review for ADU at 709 Belmont Street with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved Case #26-13 special permit for second story addition at 125 Channing Road (5-0-0)
• Continued Case #26-14 (62 Vernon Road) to August 4, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued Case #26-15 (7 Broad Street) to July 21, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued Case #26-16 (45 Chestnut Street) to July 21, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw amendments to July 21, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued proposed amendments to Planning Board Rules and Regulations to July 21, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 21, April 28, May 26, June 9, and June 23, 2026

Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill

The Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill will meet remotely to discuss financial updates, approve invoices, and review several ongoing projects including trail signage, the McLean Barn walk-through, and a boundary survey. The meeting also includes updates on invasive species management and vandalism at a memorial bench.

• Update on McLean Barn walk-through held June 25
• Vendors for boundary survey – Ellen
• Trail map and signage update including Pine Allee
• Judy Bench – trash and vandalism
• Coal Road Erosion (open item, no discussion needed)