Recreation Commission

The Belmont Recreation Commission unanimously approved field fee increases effective July 1 for fiscal year 2027 to fund $345,000 in annual maintenance costs across all town fields. Belmont Youth Sports fees double from $10 to $20 per player per season; resident single-use rates increase from $25

Belmont Recreation Commission postpones decision on field fee increases to fund $644,000 three-year maintenance contract. Chair Mike Capitani led discussion of revenue models as the commission grapples with an estimated $80,000 annual deficit under a plan with the Tom Irwin group. Town Meeting

Recreation Commission unanimously approved 2026 Underwood Pool fees with four percent increases across most categories. Chair Mike Capitani and the seven-member commission set the resident family pass at $380, individual resident at $120, family nonresident at $690, and individual nonresident at

Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee receives progress update and sets February deadline. Consultant Julia Mintz of VHB Consultants reported 487 public survey responses and outlined the transition to research and drafting phases, with a draft plan due by February 28. Committee Chair

Recreation Commission defers Underwood Pool fee decision until January 26. The commission delayed voting on 2026 pool fees and summer operating hours after debating a proposal to close the pool August 28 due to lifeguard staffing shortages and to shorten late-summer hours to 10am-6pm. Pool