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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…

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Two Running for Single Available Board of Health Seat

March 16, 2025

Two candidates are running to fill one vacancy on the Board of Health. Incumbent Julie Lemay is joined on the ballot by Michael Todd Thompson. The Candidates Below, listed in alphabetical order, are the two names voters will see on the April…

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Thompson Runs to Improve Student and Staff Well-being

March 11, 2025

During meetings leading up to the last override, scientist and Belmont parent Michael Todd Thompson started attending School Committee meetings to voice his concerns about the need for additional school funding. “I went once, and I just kept going,” said Thompson. Now,…

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Abid-Woods Highlights Expertise in Strategic Organization

March 11, 2025

A parent of two boys at Chenery Upper Elementary School, Zehra Abid-Wood, realized about a year ago that it wouldn’t come with an invitation if she wanted to get more involved in the school community. “I was sitting around waiting for permission…

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Palmer Brings Familiarity, Fiscal Acumen to Race

March 11, 2025

Brian Palmer has lived in Belmont since 1984. His children were educated here, and his grandchildren are now students in the Belmont schools. It is that family connection that motivates him to run for school committee. With no incumbent in the race,…

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Liberty Resigning From School Committee, Withdrawing Candidacy

February 25, 2025

School Committee member Jeffrey Liberty has decided to resign his seat and will not seek another term. Liberty, who has lived in Belmont for the past 15 years, has served on the committee for the last three. “This was a difficult decision—and…

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Three Candidates for Two Public Library Trustees

February 25, 2025

Three candidates are running to fill two vacancies as the Trustees for the Public Library. Incumbent Mark Carthy is joined on the ballot by Ed Barker Jr. and Tara Donner. According to the Trustee handbook, the role of trustees on a public…

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In Bid for Moderator, Crowley Seeks to Improve Transparency, Diversity

February 22, 2025

Last year, Michael Crowley campaigned to unseat longtime Moderator Mike Widmer, falling short in the April election. Now, Crowley is running for moderator again. With Widmer now retired, Crowley is facing longtime Select Board member Mark Paolillo for a chance to lead…

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Mark Paolillo Brings Decades of Experience to Moderator Campaign

February 22, 2025

Over the past few decades, Mark Paolillo has served as a Town Meeting member, chair of the Traffic Advisory Committee, member of the Warrant Committee, and, most recently, Select Board member. That passion for public service, he said, is fueling his run…

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Joy Aims to Grow Economy ‘Holistically’

February 21, 2025

In his campaign for Select Board, Economic Development Chair Paul Joy emphasizes plans for economic growth and support for a “people-centered” budget. Joy is one of two candidates running for the open seat on the board, filling a vacancy to be left…

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Yates Leans on Planning Board Experience

February 21, 2025

Leaning on his Planning Board experience, Chair Taylor Yates focuses his campaign for the Select Board on financial stability and economic growth as Belmont’s main priorities in the coming years. Yates is one of two candidates running for the open seat on…

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