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Meghan Moriarty – Candidate for School Committee

March 3, 2024
I am running for re-election because I want every student to want to be a student in Belmont Public Schools. As a parent, I entrust the schools with my children’s safety, academic growth, and well-being every day. As an education professional, I…

Letter: ‘The Well is Dry’

March 2, 2024
“Armageddon?” “The Brink?” “Fiscal Cliff?” Residents of Belmont generously passed $370 million in overrides to build a new high school/middle school, a new library, and a skating rink — when Belmont could not afford these projects. The Select Board and other town leaders…

Letter: In Search of A Better Project 

February 27, 2024
I am writing to express my unhappiness at how, in recent months, the town, through its staff and lawyers, has been conducting the process to decide about the possible development of the property at 91 Beatrice Circle. There was a great deal…

Letter: What’s a Cup of Coffee Worth?

February 26, 2024
One cup of coffee a day is what it will ultimately take to preserve essential and educational services in Belmont. Yes, this is reductive, and the tax burden of another override will affect each of us differently. I get it — $8.4…

Letter: Support for Geoff Lubien

February 25, 2024
Belmont’s future hinges on strategic economic development and a visionary approach to diversifying our tax base. As Chair of Belmont’s Economic Development Committee, I’ve had a front-row seat to the complexities and opportunities that lie in shaping our community’s fiscal future. It…

Letter: Support for Matt Taylor

February 25, 2024
As we all know, Belmont is facing a major challenge this spring. We need to pass the $8.4 million override the current Select Board has put forth to maintain our current town and school services.  Just as important, we need to elect…

Letter: Balance requires trade-offs

February 24, 2024
I am a first-generation resident of Belmont who moved into town 10 years ago. During this time, I have been impressed by the caliber of our schools and educators, and the quality of our town services. In speaking with many Belmont residents,…

Letter: A No on Fenced Dog Park

February 23, 2024
I was disappointed in the Voice’s article “Off-Leash Program in Limbo.” It did not reflect the opinions of dog owners. The Recreation Commission’s working group, composed of both dog owners and non-dog owners devised a thoughtful off-leash program, which I strongly support.…