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This week in Belmont

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees Belmont public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
Policy Subcommittee meets June 16 to review Section J (Students) and Section K (School-Community Relations) policies remotely at 8:30 a.m.
Section J Policies
Subcommittee will review and discuss Section J school policies, which govern student-related matters.
First Day of School 2027-2028 – Possible Vote
Possible vote to set the first day of school for the 2027-2028 school year.
Superintendent Summative Evaluation Report – Possible Vote
Committee may vote on the superintendent's annual summative performance evaluation.
Strategic Plan End of Year Update
Presentation on progress toward the district's strategic plan goals at year's end.
Position Description for Pathways Coordinator – Possible Vote
Possible vote to approve a new Pathways Coordinator position description for the district.
SC Policies – Second Read Section J / First & Second Read Section K – Possible Vote
Possible votes on school policy updates: second read of Section J and first and second reads of Section K.
12 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m. via Google Meet.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of prior meeting minutes as needed.
Adjournment
Meeting expected to adjourn by 9:30 a.m.
Call to Order / Public Comment / Adjustments to Agenda
Standard opening procedures including public comment period at 6:30 pm.
Chair's Report
Chair's report to the committee.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's report to the committee.
Student Advisors' Report
Student advisors' report to the committee.
SEPAC Report
Report from SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).
School Committee Calendar 2026-2027
Committee will review and set its meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subcommittee / Liaison Updates
Updates from subcommittees and board liaisons.
Consent Agenda – Surplus Items (WB Cafeteria Tables/Chairs & ELE Materials)
Votes to declare Wellington Elementary cafeteria furniture and ELE instructional materials as surplus property.
Adjourn
Meeting expected to adjourn at 8:40 pm.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 16, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects Belmont's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
Conservation Commission will hear a Notice of Intent for 60 Stony Brook Road and discuss Rock Meadow conservation restrictions on June 16.
60 Stony Brook Road – Notice of Intent
Applicant filing a Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for proposed work at 60 Stony Brook Road — details not provided in agenda.
📍 60 Stony Brook Road, Belmont
Rock Meadow Conservation Restriction
Commission will discuss a conservation restriction for Rock Meadow, limiting future use or development of that land.
📍 Rock Meadow, Belmont
CPA Invasive Species Removal Project
Review of a Community Preservation Act (CPA)-funded project to remove invasive plant species from conservation land.
4 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Routine meeting opening.
Old Business
Carry-over items from prior meetings — specifics not listed.
New Business
New items raised at the meeting — specifics not listed.
Adjourn
Meeting ends.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
Warrant Committee
Warrant Committee
Reviews the town's entire budget and makes recommendations on how your tax dollars are spent.
Warrant Committee meets June 17 for end-of-year debrief and updates from Town Administrator, Select Board, and School Committee.
End of Year Debrief & Plans for Next Year
Committee reviews its work from the past year and discusses priorities for the coming year.
📍 Belmont Gallery of Art, Homer Municipal Building, 19 Moore Street, Belmont, MA 02478
Updates from Board and Committees: Town Administrator, Select Board, School Committee
Liaison updates from the Town Administrator, Select Board, and School Committee on current town matters.
Other Business / Administrative Matters / Minutes Approval
Routine items: other business, minutes review, unanticipated topics, and public comment.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourns; next meeting date TBD.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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📋 Proposed School Committee · June 15, 2026
Discussion with Town Administrator and Director of Facilities
Subcommittee will discuss school start/end time matters with the Town Administrator and Director of Facilities — specific topics not listed.
Why this matters: School schedule changes affect families with kids.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 15, 2026
Case 26-11 — Special Permit: 18 Trapelo Road (LBIII)
Special permit sought to convert two office spaces to residential units at 18 Trapelo Road in the Local Business III zone.
📍 18 Trapelo Road
Why this matters: Office-to-residential conversion changes commercial corridor character.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 15, 2026
Case 26-16 — Dual Zoning Clarification: 11 Grove Street and Similar Lots
Board votes on whether properties carrying both GR and LBIII zoning designations — including 11 Grove Street — may allow residential and commercial uses as-of-right without a special permit.
📍 11 Grove Street
Why this matters: Precedent-setting vote could affect all dual-zoned lots in Belmont.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 15, 2026
Case 26-15 — Three Special Permits: 23 White Street (LBI)
Three special permits for a new 2-story mixed-use building at 23 White Street; front setback just 1.3' (5' required) and FAR rising from 0.7 to 1.49 (max 1.5 by permit).
📍 23 White Street
Why this matters: New commercial/residential building significantly increases density on site.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Committee Appointments: Board of Assessors, ZBA, Human Rights Commission Select Board · June 15, 2026
Votes to fill vacancies on the Board of Assessors, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Human Rights Commission.
Why this matters: ZBA appointments shape local zoning and variance decisions.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed DPW Contract: 2026 Sidewalk Repair — N. Sacca and Sons Inc. Select Board · June 15, 2026
Award the 2026 sidewalk repair contract to N. Sacca and Sons Inc. for $504,450.
💰 $504,450
Why this matters: Large sidewalk spending affects neighborhoods town-wide.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed DPW Contract: 2026 Trench and Gutter Repair — Tasco Construction Select Board · June 15, 2026
Award the 2026 trench and gutter repair contract to Tasco Construction for $367,991.85.
💰 $367,991.85
Why this matters: Road drainage repairs affect streets and property access.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Traffic Calming: Beech St., Concord Ave. Crosswalk & Grove St. Corridor Re-Design Select Board · June 15, 2026
Vote on Transportation Advisory Committee recommendations for traffic calming on Beech St., a crosswalk upgrade on Concord Ave., and a full corridor re-design on Grove St.
📍 Beech Street; Concord Avenue; Grove Street
Why this matters: Street redesigns and calming measures directly affect daily commutes.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Opt-In: Summer 2026 Extended Liquor License Hours & Public Consumption Pilot Select Board · June 15, 2026
Vote whether to join a state pilot allowing extended liquor license hours and public alcohol consumption in designated town districts during summer 2026.
Why this matters: Could allow outdoor drinking zones in parts of Belmont this summer.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
• Status unclear Meeting Cancellation Select Board · June 10, 2026
The June 10 Select Board meeting was cancelled; the Town Clerk received notice on June 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM.
📍 Belmont High School, Room C248, 221 Concord Avenue
Why this matters: Meeting cancelled — no action taken on any agenda items.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
• Status unclear Discussion and Possible Vote on Positions on Articles for the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Select Board · June 10, 2026
Board was slated to discuss and possibly vote on its positions and amendments for Annual Town Meeting articles — cancelled before it could occur.
Why this matters: Board stances on Town Meeting articles affect taxes and town policy.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Case #26-10 Special Permit — 248 School St (Thamara E. Martins) Planning Board · June 9, 2026
Owner wants to add 1,319 sq ft to a non-conforming home, bringing total expansion to 55.8% of the existing 2,363 sq ft GFA — requiring a special permit in the SRC zone.
📍 248 School Street
Why this matters: Large expansion of non-conforming structure in residential zone.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Belmont and is not legal advice.

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