March 15 2024 Print Edition
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Letter: Enthusiastic Support for Taylor
I am excited about Matt Taylor’s candidacy for the Select Board. Matt’s fresh perspective will bring new and creative energy to the Select Board as Belmont faces many challenges. Matt has already made an impact in creating ways for our residents to…
Letter: Support for Lubien
We are writing to endorse Geoff Lubien for Belmont’s Select Board.We strongly believe in expanding Belmont’s commercial tax base and local economy. Belmontmust diversify its tax base and support vibrant local business centers. In the fall Special Town Meeting, we prepared and…
Letter: Waverley is ‘Pretty Good’
I rent in the Waverley neighborhood, and I like it here. I’d be happy to see zoning changes that bring some more housing to the neighborhood. In response to recent MBTA rezoning articles, I think I have a perspective to offer that…
Letter: Re-Elect Meg Moriarty
As the end of the Belmont teacher contract draws nearer, the events in Newton this winter have focused my attention on the upcoming race for the School Committee. One candidate stands out above the others, and that is Meg Moriarty. One of…
Letter: Beatrice Circle Plan Fraught with Issues
I own the property at 105 Beatrice Circle. As a member of Build Wise Belmont, I have worked with others over the past few years to bring a thoughtful approach to a developer’s plan to build a multi-unit housing project at 91…
Michael Crowley
The Town Moderator runs Town Meeting and makes appointments to critical town committees like the Warrant (finance) Committee. But we can do this better. I will improve Town Meeting—increasing education and outreach to encourage more of our diverse residents to participate, organizing…
Michael Widmer
Thank you to Belmont residents who have supported me as Moderator for 16 years. And thanks to the Town Meeting members who have expressed appreciation for the manner in which I have prepared for and conducted Town Meetings. As a strong believer…
Letter: Support for Off-Leash Program
I am not a dog owner but wholeheartedly endorse an off-leash program for dogs in Belmont. It fosters a tremendous sense of community and contributes significantly to the well-being of our elderly and disabled dog owners for whom street walking is a…
March 08 2024 Print Edition
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