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Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne is a member of The Belmont Voice staff. Mary can be contacted at mbyrne@belmontvoice.org.

Special Town Meeting Scheduled for November

July 13, 2026
A special Town Meeting has been scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving, with roughly a dozen articles already on the warrant. At a recent meeting, the Select Board set Nov. 16 as the start date, with Nov. 17 and 18 as additional…
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Cal Verde Marks Three Years

July 11, 2026
When Cal Verde Naturals opened its doors in June 2023, it became the first cannabis retailer in Belmont following legalization in 2016. Three years later, it remains the only active cannabis retailer in town. On Friday afternoon, Cal Verde, located at 1010…

Town Reduces Yard Waste Pickups

July 7, 2026
Residents will see a reduction in yard waste pickup over the next several months, a change that reflect services cuts in the current fiscal year budget. Beginning this month and through October, yard waste pickup will be reduced to one week per…

Fire Chief Stepping Down

July 1, 2026
After five years with Belmont Fire Department, Chief David DeStefano has announced his retirement. “My decision was made in order to allow me to pursue other interests and professional opportunities, while also permitting me to spend much more time with my family…

Market to Close Early Thursday Amid Heatwave

July 1, 2026
The weekly Farmers’ Market will close early Thursday as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. The market will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., instead of 2 to 6:30 p.m., in the Belmont Center parking lot. “Even though it will…
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Select Board Considers Pedestrian Safety Improvements

July 1, 2026
Exactly a week after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Concord Avenue, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Anthony Barnes appealed to the Select Board to explore pedestrian safety improvements for that neighborhood. “I’m not here advocating for any specific design,”…
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12-Year-Old Accomplishes Mile-Long Swim

June 29, 2026
Toeing the start line of the Mashpee Superswim, Violet Birenbaum clocked she was one of the few teenagers gearing up for the one-mile race. “It wasn’t very competitive, but I noticed I was one of the few younger kids,” she said. “I…

Officials Outline Vision for Hill’s Crossing

June 28, 2026
You may have previously heard it described as the Brighton Street Corridor. Now, as planning officials move forward with the zoning project, it’s going by a new name: the Hill’s Crossing Overlay District. “This whole area is owned by Henry Hill of…
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