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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.

Fundraising Push Will Pay For Final Touches on Rink

October 1, 2025
After several years of grassroots fundraising efforts — and just weeks shy of opening day for the Belmont Sports Complex: Home of the Skip Viglirolo Rink — a dedicated group of residents is making the final push in what they consider to…

McLean Gifted $2 Million For Campus Project

September 26, 2025
A $2 million donation from the Yawkey Foundation will benefit the multi-million dollar new child life and adolescent campus at McLean Hospital. “McLean Hospital’s dedication to improving the lives of youth affected by mental health issues closely aligns with the Trustees’ enduring…

With Studio Move Underway, Media Launches Fundraising Campaign

September 25, 2025
Following in the footsteps of other Massachusetts communities, Belmont Media Center is saying goodbye to rented commercial space and creating dedicated studio spaces in the town-owned buildings. As part of that move, the nonprofit is looking to raise money to buy new…

Overlay Discussion Pushed to Winter Town Meeting

September 25, 2025
Town officials have withdrawn the proposed Belmont Center overlay from the October special Town Meeting warrant and will instead present it at a special Town Meeting scheduled for winter 2026. “This decision is primarily due to the delayed completion of the parking…

Town Sued Over Permit Delays Tied to Unpaid Cleanup Bill

September 24, 2025
The town could potentially be on the hook for compensatory damages related to a lawsuit filed in July by a contractor seeking permits that Belmont officials have denied because he allegedly owes the town nearly $30,000. The Select Board met Monday night…

PHOTOS: Town Day

September 18, 2025
Belmont Center saw hundreds of visitors Sunday afternoon for the Belmont Center Business Association’s annual Town Day. Photos by: Arthur Mansavage and Mina Rose Morales…
Auditorium Crowd cheering.

Volunteers Chosen for Moderator’s Advisory Committee

September 16, 2025
Volunteers Chosen for Moderator’s Advisory Committee By Mary Byrne, Belmont Voice staff Following through on a campaign promise made during the April 2024 election, Moderator Mike Crowley has established what will be known as the Moderator’s Advisory Committee. The eight-person committee is…
Downtown on a winter afternoon.

Debate Grows Over Fiscal Impact of Belmont Center Overlay Plan

September 12, 2025
The Select Board expressed support Monday night for the fiscal analysis model the town is using as its basis for understanding the potential impact of the Belmont Center zoning overlay coming before Town Meeting this fall. “Some of this is really uncertain,…

Glenn Clancy Fund to Sponsor 40 Trees for 40 Years

September 9, 2025
In recognition of his decades of service to Belmont, the town has established The Glenn Clancy Fund. In essence, 40 shade trees will be planted to honor Clancy’s four decades of service to Belmont. Through sponsorships and donations, the program will provide…
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