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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.

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Planners Grapple with New ADU Law

November 25, 2024
With the Affordable Homes Act set to take effect early next year, planning officials are beginning talks on what it means for Belmont. The new law, signed by Gov. Maura Healey in August as part of the $5.1 billion housing bond bill,…
A person on a green scissor lift working on an iron building frame.

New Rink, Library Buildings Begin to Take Shape

November 24, 2024
The new streetscape of Concord Avenue is beginning to take shape as steel is erected at both the municipal rink and the new library. Chairpersons of the respective building committees both shared recently that the projects are on time and on budget.…
Solar panels awaiting installation.

Green Communities Report Completed

November 15, 2024
The town has submitted its Green Communities Annual Report for fiscal year 2024, a requirement for the state “Green Community” program. The report, voted on by the Select Board and submitted to the state on Nov. 15, aims to demonstrate that Belmont…

Town Seeks Input on Potential Uses of Opioid Settlement Funds

November 14, 2024
For the next several weeks, the Belmont Health Department will seek community input on how best to spend the town’s opioid settlement money. According to the town, allocations of roughly $30,000 to $50,000 will be distributed annually in Belmont until 2038. “We…
Men working on a steel building frame.

Foundation Donates $3 Million to Belmont

November 9, 2024
About a decade ago, the swimming pool project was up against the wire. Construction bids had been returned, and — much to the dismay of the Underwood Pool Building Committee — there was a $388,000 shortfall. “I was a volunteer working on…
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