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State Senate Recount Begins Wednesday

September 7, 2026
With all certified results in, the state has scheduled a district-wide recount to take place Wednesday and Thursday in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander. The two are running to represent the Suffolk and Middlesex…

Adam Dash, Candidate for Moderator

March 5, 2026
“I pledge to foster a legislative branch that runs smoothly, fairly, and represents all.” My journey began last spring. After every Town Meeting session from May through October, a flood of fellow Town Meeting members reached out to strongly urge me to…

Recount Affirms Crowley Victory

April 17, 2025
The recount this week confirmed Michael Crowley as Belmont’s new town moderator. After the election on April 1, Crowley was declared the winner over Mark Paolillo by nine votes, 2,134-2,125. A few days later, Paolillo petitioned for a recount, which was held…

Recount of Moderator Race Scheduled

April 11, 2025
The recount in the race for moderator will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman announced the plans in an email Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, the ballot boxes will be delivered to Town Hall, unsealed,…

Paolillo Files Petition for Recount

April 9, 2025
Mark Paolillo has filed a petition requesting a recount in his race against Mike Crowley for town moderator. Paolillo cited the nine-vote difference as the catalyst for filing the petition. “I am not sure we will prevail,” he said. “But I felt…

Full Election Results

April 8, 2025
The final results for the April 1 election have been released. The numbers confirm wins for Taylor Yates, Zehra Abid-Wood, Brian Palmer and others. The race for moderator, won by Mike Crowley by nine votes, will see a recount following the filing…

Diverse Array of Issues Drive Belmont Voters

April 2, 2025
Municipal elections are often decided by one of several key issues: For example, the financial health of the town, the character or livability of the community and the quality of the roads and sidewalks. This year, we asked Belmont voters the question,…

Town Clerk: Town-wide Ballot Finalized

March 24, 2025
The nomination period for town-wide office closed on Tuesday evening. There are races for Moderator, Select Board, Board of Health, Trustee of the Public Library and School Committee. The annual Town Election is on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Town-wide Offices Candidates needed…
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