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Brownsberger Aims to Retain State Senate Seat

August 13, 2026
For the first time since 2011, William Brownsberger is being challenged for his seat in the state Senate. The election, which includes a Democratic primary on Sept. 1, will be his first contested election since the redistricting in 2020. That year, the…
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Alex Howard – Candidate for Select Board

March 3, 2024
After serving our country through the Marines and an extensive career in government service, I’m eager to give back to the community where I’ve made my home: Belmont. I want to focus our efforts on the issues that only our government can…
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Geoff Lubien – Candidate for Select Board

March 3, 2024
Belmont is in a critical state, whether this April override passes or not. I am the only Select Board candidate who brings a decade of town experience along with a master’s degree in economics. I have established collaborative and cooperative relationships across…
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Matt Taylor – Candidate for Select Board

March 3, 2024
I’m running for the open Select Board seat because I love Belmont. My family settled here in 2014, and we have two elementary students. My professional background is in financial software and data science. Many of our challenges and missed opportunities are…
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Angus Abercrombie – Candidate for School Committee

March 3, 2024
The School Committee needs to accommodate the diverse perspectives of all those impacted by our schools. We don’t have time to waste when it comes to moving forward with policy or acting on issues like digital literacy, social media, and the impacts…

Matt Kraft – Candidate for School Committee

March 3, 2024
This is a pivotal moment for Belmont schools as we move forward under new district leadership. We need a School Committee that will take a proactive role in developing and delivering an ambitious vision for our schools. I am running for School…

Meghan Moriarty – Candidate for School Committee

March 3, 2024
I am running for re-election because I want every student to want to be a student in Belmont Public Schools. As a parent, I entrust the schools with my children’s safety, academic growth, and well-being every day. As an education professional, I…

‘Yes’ Campaign Warns of Drastic Cuts if Override Fails

March 1, 2024
A group of town residents have organized a “Yes” campaign to encourage voters to approve the proposed $8.4 million override on April 2. The campaign, Invest in Belmont, has sent a town-wide mailing warning of steep cuts that could affect every municipal…

‘No’ Campaign Calls For Better Fiscal Management

March 1, 2024
Opponents of the $8.4 million override argue plenty of money is flowing into Belmont’s coffers, and with careful financial management, an override is unnecessary. “It’s a huge tax burden on people, and it’s just unsustainable to keep asking seniors to keep paying…

Belmont April 2024 Election Coverage Summary

February 3, 2024
One reason we launched The Belmont Voice was to fill the void in local election news. The April ballot has been finalized, and The Voice is prepared to provide comprehensive coverage. The Voice will focus on the town-wide races: Select Board, School…
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