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Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026
Select Board Approves Change to HRC Charge The Select Board voted to approve a revised charge for the Human Rights Commission. According to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates, the previous charge didn’t specify how many members would serve on the commission…

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…
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Select Board Notes, April 6, 2026

April 15, 2026
Lubien Named CFO The town hired Geoffrey Lubien as its new chief financial officer. “We had 30 applicants for the position; we then narrowed it down to eight, we interviewed six,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “[The position received] a lot of…
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Seeking Savings, Belmont Shifts Health Insurance

April 6, 2026
As health care costs rise nationwide, municipalities around the state are revisiting the question of whether to remain self-insured, or to switch to a state-run health insurance program for public employees that might help to cushion the financial blow. Belmont is no…
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Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

March 29, 2026
Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student…
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Select Board Notes, March 23, 2026

March 27, 2026
Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…
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Select Board Notes, March 9, 2026

March 13, 2026
Conservation Agent Retires Longtime Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau has announced her intention to retire. Her retirement is “truly a loss to the community,” Belmont officials said Monday evening. With her retirement, the plan is to merge her position with that of the…
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