Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Backs Two Zoning Warrant Articles
Belmont's Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend two zoning bylaw amendments required by a new state law, then kept the hearing open for edits.
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Government · Select Board
Select Board votes to oppose cannabis Question 8
The Belmont Select Board voted unanimously to oppose state ballot Question 8, citing local cannabis business impacts.
Government · Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee
Chenery Roof Project Removed From Fall Town Meeting
The Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee removed the Chenery School roof project from the fall Town Meeting warrant. The project, approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority in November 2025, faced significant budget increases due to ADA improvements and solar-readiness requirements.
Belmont Holds Hearing on New Stormwater Fee
Belmont previewed a new stormwater fee ahead of a Nov. 16 Special Town Meeting vote on creating a dedicated enterprise fund.
Government · Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee
Budget Panel Reviews Multi-Year Budget Projections for Summit
Budget panel reviewed projections and prepared to present budget challenges at town summit. The Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee examined revenue and expense modeling through FY32, with focus on a projected funding gap in FY28 and an anticipated override request for FY29.
Government · Municipal Light Board
Belmont Light Weighs Reviving Dormant Solar Program
Belmont Municipal Light Board opened a long-range rethink of solar and battery incentives without taking any vote.
Government · Warrant Committee
Warrant panel reviews full November town meeting warrant
The Belmont Warrant Committee walked through all 11 articles of its November Special Town Meeting warrant without taking any formal positions.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Approves Two Permits, Advances Zoning Changes
The Belmont Planning Board approved special permits for a historic-house renovation at 33 Chandler Street and an amended addition at 45 Chestnut Street. Board members, chaired by Thayer Donham, voted unanimously on both matters.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA Denies Winslow Road Parking Permit
The Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals denied a special permit for expanded front-yard parking at 18-20 Winslow Road and approved setback relief for home additions at 3 Frederick Street and 30 Jackson Road.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Adopts Petition Policy by 2-1 Vote
Belmont Select Board splits 2-1 to adopt new citizen petition policy over public-review objection.
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