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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.

‘Iconic’ Concord Avenue Tree to be Removed

November 21, 2025
For at least the last century, the town green has been marked by the iconic European copper beech tree. But now, after years of the tree suffering beech leaf disease, the town has made the “difficult decision” to remove the tree, located…
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Community Path Moves Closer to 100% Design

November 19, 2025
With the design plan for Phase 1 of the Community Path at 75% and in the hands of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the project can move toward 100% design. “It’s a very important milestone for the path to be at this…
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Beech Street Craft Fair Expected to Draw Hundreds

November 13, 2025
For the past 20 years, the Friends of the Council on Aging have hosted an annual craft fair, bringing together dozens of local vendors and hundreds of residents from throughout the community. “We’re sold out with vendors this year,” said Community Services…

High Cost of Living, Lack of Options Highlighted in Senior Survey

November 11, 2025
Some of the main concerns of seniors highlighted in a recent townwide senior needs assessment include the high cost of living, difficulty maintaining homes, a lack of alternative housing, and challenges to personal wellness and independence. In fact, one in five respondents…
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Select Board Accepts Financial Disclosures in Overlay Discussion

November 6, 2025
With conversations on the Belmont Center Overlay moving forward, the Select Board has accepted two financial disclosures from members of the Planning Board—both out of an “abundance of caution,” according to Select Board Chair Matt Taylor. The disclosures for Rui “Renee” Guo…
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Belmont Uses Opioid Funds To Hire Recovery Coaches

November 3, 2025
In an effort to reduce barriers to recovery, the town has hired a substance use coordinator and two peer recovery coaches to provide free services to the community. “We’re trying to destigmatize it so that people who want help feel comfortable stepping…

Belmont Center Overlay Faces Traffic, Parking Scrutiny

October 28, 2025
Two long-awaited studies for parking and traffic, as they relate to the Belmont Center Overlay Project, are officially in the town’s hands. “We’re looking for constructive comments on how we can make the zoning better, and I know it’s a tricky topic,…
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New Report Paints Stark Image of Municipal Finances

October 27, 2025
A new report released by the Massachusetts Municipal Association paints a stark picture of the budgetary challenges facing communities — but not necessarily one that surprises most municipal officials. “There was no shocking news in that report,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin.…

Hotels Separated from Overlay, Reduced in Size

October 24, 2025
The form-based (FB) subdistrict of the Belmont Center Overlay that would have allowed for hotels along Concord Avenue has been removed from the overlay. In its place, the town is proposing a new Center Gateway Overlay District — where hotels would be…
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