Mary Byrne, Author at The Belmont Voice

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Select Board Chooses Assessor, Defers Decision on Second Board Member

July 29, 2024

With a unanimous show of support, the Select Board appointed Precinct 6 Town Meeting member Daniel Barry to the Board of Assessors for a term expiring in 2026. The decision was less straightforward for the board’s second candidate, Precinct 7 Town Meeting…

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STEAM-Based Preschool Opens in Former Athena Academy

July 25, 2024

A new play-based, STEAM-focused preschool has opened in Belmont. First established in Connecticut in 1998, Youbellor Child Academy on Brighton Street is one of several Youbellor centers across the country, and the third in Massachusetts. Its focus on science, technology, engineering, arts,…

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Planning Board Inches Closer to Final MBTA Map, Preps for Pre-Compliance

July 24, 2024

With state and internal deadlines looming, the Planning Board may be seeking additional money for consulting work needed to ensure the MBTA Communities zoning map is ready and compliant for Town Meeting vote this fall. No decision regarding the potential request –…

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Adventurous Sandstorm Calls Hillside Gardens ‘Home’

July 22, 2024

Two years ago, a young, short-haired tabby cat ventured into Hillside Garden, the Ace Hardware store on Blanchard Road. “He had a tracker on him, so we didn’t think much of it. His family knew where he was,” recalled assistant manager Josh…

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Amid Housing Crisis, Sherman Gardens Redevelopment in Spotlight

July 19, 2024

After climbing a steep stairway and squeezing through narrow doorways and a galley kitchen of an empty Sherman Gardens apartment on Friday, officials saw firsthand some of the problems facing elderly residents and those with mobility challenges. The 80-unit state public housing…

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Cultural Council Survey Focuses on Beautifying Belmont

July 19, 2024

Each year, the Belmont Cultural Council surveys the community to better understand the priorities of Belmont residents regarding the town’s cultural needs. The survey, which went live earlier this month, includes nine questions gauging the community’s familiarity with the council and how…

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No Summer Break for Belmont Educators

July 15, 2024

While students kick back and enjoy a few weeks away from the classroom, staff and faculty of the Belmont Public Schools are gearing up for the new year. As part of that, teachers are engaging in professional development workshops while also taking…

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Need Something to Keep You Cool? Watch out for the Ice Cream Bike

July 14, 2024

By day, she’s a scientist. By night, she’s an entrepreneur, cycling around town with a freezer full of ice cream sandwiches. “I always knew I wanted something on the side,” said Katie Krasnoff, who works full-time as a scientist in Watertown. “I…

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Belmont Resident Races 200 Miles Around Lake Tahoe

July 13, 2024

It was 3 a.m., and despite already having 170 miles under his belt, Scot DeDeo still had about 30 miles more to go if he hoped to cross the finish line of the Tahoe 200. But miraculously, he felt pretty good. The…

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Community Path Design Nearly 75% Complete

July 7, 2024

The long-awaited Community Path is nearing the end of the 75% design process for Phase I, with just a few technical steps left before the consultants submit plans to the state. “Now you’re seeing the finer details,” said Holly Muson, chair of…