Mary Byrne

Mary Byrne

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

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026
Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…

Brighton Corridor Conversations Pick Up

February 2, 2026
As a vote on the heavily debated Belmont Center overlay project draws near, conversations on the town’s next district of focus are picking up steam. “Brighton Street is one of Belmont’s key gateways,” said Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan. “It is…
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Community Path Engineers Submit 100% Design Plan to State

January 28, 2026
The 100% design has been submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, marking a significant milestone in the road to construction of the community path. According to Holly Muson, chair of the Community Path Committee, the review comments are due back soon…

A Belmont Student’s Nonprofit Addresses A Basic Need

January 23, 2026
Last year, while touring colleges with his friend, Belmont resident Brock Maniatis was inspired by the need he saw in people living on the street. “I’m required to do service [for school], but it’s very minimal,” said Maniatis, 17. “It’s only like…

State Awards $500,000 for Sherman Gardens Redevelopment

January 16, 2026
Redevelopment plans for Sherman Gardens took a step forward this month with the receipt of $500,000 in MBTA Communities Catalyst Funding from the state’s Office of Housing and Livable Communities. “For decades, Sherman Gardens has provided a home for Belmont’s seniors and…

MLK Breakfast Brings Belmont Together

January 15, 2026
From his grandfather’s enslavement to his father’s church leadership, the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast will explore Dr. King’s life and experiences through the concept of “memory as a map.” “I was reminded just last week that it…
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