Mary Byrne, Author at The Belmont Voice

State Senate Recount Begins Wednesday

September 7, 2026

With all certified results in, the state has scheduled a district-wide recount to take place Wednesday and Thursday in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander. The two are running to represent the Suffolk and Middlesex…

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Phishing Scam Targets Permit Applicants

September 4, 2026

The town is warning people to beware of a phishing scheme targeting individuals who are applying for permits through the Office of Planning and Building. According to Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan, the scams have come in waves the last three…

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Brownsberger, Lander File Petitions for Recount

September 3, 2026

Both candidates in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for state senator filed petitions Thursday for a district-wide recount following an election this week that saw a three-vote difference as of Thursday morning. Incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger, of Belmont, is being challenged for the…

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Shift in Boston Numbers Pushes Lander to Lead in State Senate Race; Rogers Wins Reelection

September 2, 2026

The race between incumbent state Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander remains too close to call. An update to the results from Boston Wednesday morning pushed the challenger, Lander, into the lead, 12,088-12,068. Before the change, Brownsberger held a narrow, 61-vote…

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Belmont Police Investigating Incident at Rock Meadow Conservation Area

August 28, 2026

Police are investigating a report of an incident in the Rock Meadow parking lot, near the Community Gardens off Mill Street, that allegedly involved a nude male who may have been engaging in a sexual act in public. The caller reported the…

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The How and Why of Road, Sidewalk Maintenance

August 28, 2026

T’is the season. From mid-March to mid-November, sidewalk repair and roadwork construction get underway, sometimes causing temporary lane closures and traffic delays. The timing not only correlates with the warmer seasons, but also with when the asphalt and concrete plants open. According…

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State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues

August 25, 2026

The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small…

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Fair Cash Value at the Heart of Tax Dispute With Country Club

August 24, 2026

Between fiscal years 2021 and 2023, the Belmont Country Club paid about $273,091 in property taxes for its parcel of land located at 181 Winter St. During the same time period, it paid about $639,114 for a noncontiguous parcel at 171-181 Winter…

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Markey Makes His Case for Reelection

August 22, 2026

Belmont residents will have several decisions to make on the ballot for the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. At the state level, Sen. William Brownsberger and Rep. Dave Rogers are being challenged by newcomers to elective politics, Daniel Lander and Nomita Ganguly, respectively.…

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Obstacles to Temporary Moozy’s Site Remain

August 20, 2026

Moving forward on plans for a temporary Moozy’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Emporium has been a source of frustration for all parties involved, as communication issues, asbestos cleanup, and missing paperwork delay its opening on Trapelo Road. “The permitting process is about…