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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.

Downtown on a winter afternoon.

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…

Town Meeting Rejects Plan for Parking Benefit Districts

October 22, 2025
After a relatively lengthy debate Monday night, Town Meeting voted down a proposal by Select Board Chair Matt Taylor to create parking benefit districts. The article, which failed 44 to 163 with 19 abstentions, sought permission for the town to redirect revenue…

Bright Horizons Co-Founder Shares Her Legacy of Service

October 20, 2025
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Nov. 6, The Belmont Voice will host its first community event, welcoming Linda Mason, in conversation with GBH News Senior Editor Stephanie Leydon, and Rick Doblin, in conversation with Media Consultant Greg Stone, to the First Church on…

Library on Track for Early 2026 Opening

October 17, 2025
The municipal rink is weeks shy of its grand opening, and the new library, located just across the street, will be following in its footsteps. “It’s pretty exciting,” said Library Director Peter Struzziero. “I’m working on my 11th year, and I’ve been…
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Select Board Names Consultant in Chief Search

October 15, 2025
Pending reference checks, the Select Board has selected a consultant to aid in the search for a police chief. John Parow of John Parow Consulting & Associates was selected from the two bids received by the town. The board agreed to a…
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