Belmont roundup: Recent board outcomes pending as ZBA, Conservation Commission set key hearings
Minutes have not yet been published for any of Belmont's recent board and committee meetings held between July 20 and July 30, 2026, so no votes or decisions from those sessions can be confirmed at this time. The agendas, however, signal several consequential items now moving into public hearings and votes in early August.
Recent meetings — agendas only
The Select Board scheduled a public hearing and possible vote on a liquor license for Belmont Wine & Beer at 32 Leonard Street, along with discussions on the Community Path Phase I MBTA lease, a building committee transition plan, and a draft rink management policy. The agenda also included a vote to accept the resignation of E. Sullivan from the Council on Aging.
The Planning Board set public hearings for 131-135 Sycamore Street (Belmont Housing Authority) and continued hearings on 7 Broad Street, 45 Chestnut Street, and the proposed Hill's Crossing Overlay District zoning amendment.
The Board of Health listed public hearings on tobacco sales violations at 328 Food Mart and Pleasant Street Star K Gas, a DEP air monitoring device presentation by resident Carl Dahlberg, and a FOG interceptor variance request from Godsend Chocolate at 697 Belmont Street.
The Board of Assessors scheduled an executive session on litigation strategy for the Belmont Country Club property tax appeal and coordination with the Select Board on the matter.
Other bodies meeting during this period included the Shade Tree Committee (proposed Shade Tree Bylaw discussion), Recreation Commission (Porchfest and Russian School of Math permit discussions), Historic District Commission (new hearing HDC-26-11 for 480 Pleasant Street), Public Library Building Committee, Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee, and Belmont Contributory Retirement Board (Segal 2026 System Valuation presentation). None of these meetings have published minutes yet.
Coming up
Conservation Commission — Monday, August 3, 7:00 pm, Selectboard Conference Room, Belmont Town Hall. 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 under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Applicants are Xinying Liu and Yueying Liu.
Zoning Board of Appeals — Monday, August 3, hybrid (Homer Building and Zoom). Continued public hearing on Case 26-15 for a proposed two-story mixed-use building at 23 White Street in the LBI district. The applicant seeks three special permits: mixed-use with first-floor commercial and residential use per §3.3, a reduced front setback from 5.0 feet to 1.3 feet, and an increased floor area ratio from 1.25 to 1.49 per §4.2(3).
Housing Trust — Tuesday, August 4, hybrid. Discussion of proposed zoning bylaw amendments to §6.10 (Inclusionary Housing) and a new §10A for the Hill's Crossing Overlay District with the Planning Board.
Planning Board — Tuesday, August 4, hybrid. Review of Case #26-18 (23 White Street), Case #26-14 (62 Vernon Road), and Case #26-17 (131-135 Sycamore Street), plus continued discussion of proposed zoning amendments covering Sections 1.4, 5.6, 6.10, 10, and new Section 10B (Hill's Crossing Overlay District). A proposed amendment to Planning Board rules and regulations is continued to September 8, 2026.
Moderator's Advisory Committee — Tuesday, August 4. Discussion of the council's charge and development of questions for committee appointment interviews.
Residents can attend upcoming meetings in person or via Zoom where noted. Official agendas and any future minutes are the authoritative source for outcomes.