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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.

Brownsberger, Lander File Petitions for Recount

September 3, 2026
Both candidates in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for state senator filed petitions Thursday for a district-wide recount following an election this week that saw a three-vote difference as of Thursday morning. Incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger, of Belmont, is being challenged for the…

The How and Why of Road, Sidewalk Maintenance

August 28, 2026
T’is the season. From mid-March to mid-November, sidewalk repair and roadwork construction get underway, sometimes causing temporary lane closures and traffic delays. The timing not only correlates with the warmer seasons, but also with when the asphalt and concrete plants open. According…
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State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues

August 25, 2026
The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small…
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Markey Makes His Case for Reelection

August 22, 2026
Belmont residents will have several decisions to make on the ballot for the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. At the state level, Sen. William Brownsberger and Rep. Dave Rogers are being challenged by newcomers to elective politics, Daniel Lander and Nomita Ganguly, respectively.…

Obstacles to Temporary Moozy’s Site Remain

August 20, 2026
Moving forward on plans for a temporary Moozy’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Emporium has been a source of frustration for all parties involved, as communication issues, asbestos cleanup, and missing paperwork delay its opening on Trapelo Road. “The permitting process is about…

Girl Scouts Lead Push for Air-Quality Sensors

August 18, 2026
In mid-July, as wildfires ravaged parts of Canada, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a wildfire smoke alert, informing residents of the impact wildfire smoke was having on communities in Massachusetts. “This creates hazy conditions and raises fine-particle pollution levels in…

Community Path Reaches ‘Last Major Milestone’

August 13, 2026
A swift vote by the Select Board on five separate matters Monday night represented what officials referred to as acquisition of the “last 5%” of land needed for a project decades in the making. “This is a thrilling, exciting moment for Belmont,”…
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