Jesse Floyd

Jesse A. Floyd is a member of The Belmont Voice staff.

Police Respond to Stolen Political Sign Complaints

March 20, 2024
As election day draws closer, emotions around the proposed $8.4 million override are running hot. The Belmont police have received 14 reports of stolen campaign signs in the last week, according to Police Chief James MacIsaac, who noted this is not terribly…
demolished building

Crucial Step in Belmont Library Revamp: Demolition Begins

March 12, 2024
Passersby on Concord Avenue might notice a big gap where the old library once stood. This week, the wrecking crews were hard at work, knocking down the old building to make room for its $40 million replacement. “They are doing prep work.…
Boy places a card in a Chinese lion's mouth.

Lunar New Year Unites Belmont

March 10, 2024
Vanessa Przysiecki was a study of concentration as the toddler reached down to grab the bright pink fuzzball on a tray full of different-sized puffballs. Using a pair of plastic chopsticks, she caught the piece and started lifting it from the bin.…

Belmont Faces IRS Fines for Late Tax Withholding

March 8, 2024
An accounting gaffe could cost Belmont close to $300,000 in fines to the Internal Revenue Service this year. In a memo to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin in late January, Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Jennifer Hewitt and Treasurer Leslie Davidson wrote that the…

Select Board Notes, March 4, 2024

March 6, 2024
Override Impact Calculator The Board announced an override calculator has been added to the town website. It allows homeowners to enter their address, and the calculator will show how the $8.4 million override, if passed, will impact their property taxes. The calculator…

Letter: A Vote for Lubien 

March 4, 2024
I strongly support Geoff Lubien for Select Board. Geoff is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled leaders I’ve seen in my 40 years in Belmont. He has a deep understanding of all parts of our town government and budget. Geoff is…

Letter: Vote for ‘Consensus Builder’

March 4, 2024
We are writing to endorse Geoff Lubien for Select Board. We strongly believe in expanding Belmont’s commercial tax base and local economy. Belmont must diversify its tax base and support vibrant local business centers. At the fall Special Town Meeting, we presented…