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David Slotnick

David Slotnick

David Slotnick is a Contributor to the Belmont Voice.

Fire Damages Pleasant Street Home

March 3, 2025
A two-alarm fire broke out in a home on Pleasant Street on Sunday, snarling traffic and bringing emergency responders from Belmont and neighboring towns to battle the blaze. Capt. Robert Wollner, the Belmont Fire Department shift commander who led the firefighting efforts…

Belmont Police Clinician Helps People in Crisis

January 30, 2025
If you call 911 in Belmont, it may be more than just police officers, EMTs, or firefighters who come to help. Since November 2022, Emily Bartlett has served as Belmont’s full-time co-response clinician, a social worker who responds with police to all…

Yes, Belmont, That Was An Earthquake

January 27, 2025
The week of Monday, Jan. 27, started with some unusual excitement as a rare earthquake shook much of New England, including Belmont. The United States Geological Survey reported the 3.8 magnitude earthquake, centered about six miles off the coast of York, Maine,…

Belmont Police Department Offers Tips to Recognize Scams

January 27, 2025
The Belmont Police Department is reminding residents to always remain alert for scams. And while anyone can fall victim to a scam, older residents should stay especially vigilant. Detective Sgt. Paul Garabedian noted that “grandparent scams” are an especially common and effective…
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Belmont Town Clerk is ready for an Unprecedented Election

November 2, 2024
Election Day is next week, but over at the Belmont Town Clerk’s office, it’s felt more like an election month. With the rise of early voting, Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman and her staff of three have been all-hands-on-deck for weeks, setting…
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