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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.

Friends, Foundation Merge Following Vote

July 31, 2025
Two of the library’s major fundraising arms have officially merged. With votes of approval from both the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Library Foundation, the merger took effect on July 1. “We are thrilled to complete this important…

Updated: Town Meeting Backs Viglirolo Rink

July 28, 2025
Town Meeting members have approved a citizen petition seeking to name the new municipal rink after the late James P. Viglirolo, known to most as “Skip.” The article passed 128-56, with 44 abstentions after roughly three hours of debate last Wednesday. Conversation,…

Al Fresco Dining Returns As Summer Kicks Into Overdrive

July 26, 2025
Despite previous confusion around outdoor dining in Belmont, at least one business has received approval for its outdoor dining plans on Leonard Street. This past week, The Wellington was approved for outdoor dining with a total of 18 seats for guests. “We…
Construction site of a new building in Belmont, MA, featuring scaffolding, construction equipment, and a clear blue sky.

UPDATE: Tensions Rise as Vote on Rink Name Approaches

July 23, 2025
Tonight, Town Meeting members will be asked whether they feel the new municipal rink should be named for the late James P. Viglirolo, known to most as “Skip.” According to Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne, town counsel has advised the board that…

Questions Surround Rock Meadow Zoning

July 21, 2025
Contrary to what one might expect, Rock Meadow—the 70 acres of conservation land known for its trails, wetlands and wide range of passive recreation opportunities—is zoned Single-Family Residential. “I agree the zoning is odd, and I don’t know how it ended up…

Hearing Held on Home Rule Petition To End Country Club Tax Break

July 17, 2025
Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne and two Belmont residents made a plea this week to legislators considering a bill that would update the tax treatment of recreational land in Belmont. Through Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 61B, certain types of land defined as…

Belmont Speaks in Support of Streaming Bill

July 17, 2025
With the increase in streaming and decline of cable comes a funding problem for local media centers, which are dependent on cable provider franchise fees to keep the lights on. That’s why, over the past several years, legislators have sought a way…

What’s The Future of The Golden Bowl?

July 17, 2025
For as long as the town has had some iteration of the Underwood Pool, a large grassy pit — known colloquially as the Golden Bowl — has existed at the base of the hill between the pool and Concord Avenue. Decades ago,…
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