Board signs May 4 warrant with 38 articles
Belmont's Select Board unanimously signed the May 4 Annual Town Meeting warrant containing 38 articles. Chair Matthew Taylor and Town Administrator Patrice Garvin conducted a comprehensive walkthrough as members raised questions on zoning amendments, citizen petitions, Community Preservation
Select Board · Meeting of April 9, 2026
Belmont's Select Board unanimously signed the May 4 Annual Town Meeting warrant containing 38 articles. Chair Matthew Taylor and Town Administrator Patrice Garvin conducted a comprehensive walkthrough as members raised questions on zoning amendments, citizen petitions, Community Preservation Committee projects, and sensitive matters including easement acquisition and a potential eminent domain taking. Vice-Chair Taylor Yates moved to approve with allowances for non-substantive changes; the motion passed unanimously.
The Board also reassigned liaison roles and appointed Taylor Yates as Chair, Carol Berberian as Vice-Chair, and Matthew Taylor as Member, effective July 1, 2026.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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