Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne

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

Unexpected Soccer Stardom Arrives Later in Life

April 21, 2025
Standing in the net of a soccer stadium in Tzaneen, South Africa, Belmont resident Chris Matson didn’t immediately recognize the significance of the moment. “I had been through penalty shots before; I look at the player, I look at the ball, and…
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Two Citizen Petitions Would Alter Liquor License Rules

April 19, 2025
Though they won’t be included on the warrant for the annual Town Meeting in May, at least two other citizen petitions—written to ease seating requirements for liquor licenses—also entered the pipeline this week. The first petition asks the Select Board to request…
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Belmont MBTA Zoning Clears Its First State Hurdle

April 15, 2025
Save one administrative correction, the Office of the Attorney General has given Belmont the OK on the MBTA Community Act 3A zoning approved by Town Meeting last fall. Still needed is a stamp of approval from the Executive Office of Housing and…

Town Meeting Will Consider One Citizen Petition

April 12, 2025
Among the articles Town Meeting will be asked to consider is a citizen petition that the petitioner hopes will send a signal to legislators that Belmont, like many other communities, does not condone the use of rodenticides as a means for rodent…

Tariff-Related Inflation Could Add Six Figures to Rink Price Tag

April 10, 2025
New import tariffs could potentially add anywhere from $150,000 to $350,000 to the cost of the municipal ice rink. “It’s not something anyone could have expected when we ordered these parts,” said Municipal Rink Building Committee Chair Mark Haley. Namely, the refrigeration…
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Town OKs Plans for Opioid Settlement Money

April 10, 2025
Boosting the availability of mental health services, eliminating transportation as a barrier to treatment, and improving access to peer support options for those struggling with opioid use disorder were among the top priorities of survey and focus group participants hoping to guide…

Town Meeting to Consider $166 Million Budget

April 8, 2025
Later this spring, Town Meeting will be asked to consider a $166.2 million budget, which includes $6.9 million in capital expenditures. Budget documents were posted to the town website on March 25, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. The Select Board voted…

Past Beth El Temple President Recognized for Social Justice Work

April 5, 2025
Longtime resident Abigail Fisher was one of 12 individuals recently recognized for their commitment to social justice. “I’m incredibly honored. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the Beth El Temple Center community,” said Fisher. “I love being here in…
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