{
 "city": "Belmont",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/belmont-ma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill",
   "headline": "Lone Tree Hill committee to review invoices, invasive species, and trail maps",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-10920",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Moderator's Advisory Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-10921",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Town Clerk schedules early ballot processing for Sept. 1 primary",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-10908",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Advance processing of early ballots for Sept. 1 state primary",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-10909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Belmont prepares early ballots for State Primary Election on Sept 1",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-10910",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-28",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Town Clerk schedules advance processing of early-voted ballots for Sept. 1 primary",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08282026-10911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-29",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Town Clerk schedules advance ballot processing for Sept. 1 primary",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08292026-10912",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-31",
   "body": "Town Clerk Meetings",
   "headline": "Advance removal and tabulation of early-voted ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08312026-10913",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-26",
   "body": "Education Scholarship Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on 2027 scholarship award amount",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-10778",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review three development cases and zoning amendments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-10919",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Belmont Housing Trust to discuss zoning changes for Hill’s Crossing and §6.10",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-10918",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Moderator's Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Moderator Advisory Council to develop committee appointment interview questions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-10915",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear proposal for house addition near wetlands at 31 Greensbrook Way",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-10903",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to vote on three special permits for mixed-use building at 23 White Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-10914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to discuss Belmont Country Club tax appeal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-10917",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee to discuss consultant selection and project updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-10916",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Public Library Building Committee",
   "headline": "Public Library Building Committee meets remotely to review budget and design updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-10859",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "New public hearing for 480 Pleasant Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-10907",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss DEP air monitor, tobacco violations, grease variance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-10904",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission to discuss Porchfest and Russian School of Math permits, plus summer programs update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-10906",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Belmont Contributory Retirement Board",
   "headline": "Belmont retirement board meets to approve June minutes and review financial reports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-10905",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold public hearing on 131-135 Sycamore Street project and continue Hill's Crossing zoning amendment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-10902",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-10902",
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Shade Tree Committee",
   "headline": "Shade Tree Committee to discuss proposed bylaw",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-10901",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on liquor license for Belmont Wine & Beer",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-10900",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-17",
   "body": "Municipal Rink Building Committee",
   "headline": "Emergency meeting on dehumidification system at the rink",
   "summary": "The Belmont Municipal Rink Building Committee is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the dehumidification system at the rink.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07172026-10899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Human Rights Commission",
   "headline": "Human Rights Commission to organize roles and positions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-10897",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Belmont Housing Authority to hold FY27 annual plan public hearing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-10898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Energy Committee",
   "headline": "Energy Committee reviews 2026 climate initiatives and electric bus plans",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-10896",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Assessors to discuss Vision CAMA system update and enter executive session on litigation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-10895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Housing Trust to review zoning changes and affordable housing updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-10894",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss proposed tree bylaw with Shade Tree Committee",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-10893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss next steps on Economic Development Manager project and Hill's Crossing Overlay outreach",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-10891",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Transportation Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "TAC to discuss restricted parking plan for Myrtle & Cottage streets",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-10890",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Library Trustees",
   "headline": "Board of Library Trustees to vote on director performance review and circulation policy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-10892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.belmont-ma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}