Letters- Page 15

During this past snowstorm, I had the privilege of seeing the Belmont community truly come together. Watching neighbors shovel beyond their own sidewalks and doors reminded me why I am proud to live in the “Town of Homes.” However, the storm also…

While I support improving Belmont zoning to encourage commercial and residential uses, I do not support the proposed Belmont Center Overlay District zoning in its current form. It needs work. I submitted amendments to delay the zoning so it could be fixed…

My family and I have lived in Belmont since 1979. We’ve been able to move twice in town, improving our housing situation each time. We love the quiet residential streets, the trees and green yards, and the flowers from spring to fall.…

As a professional in financial management, I strongly support the proposed Belmont Center zoning overlay. It directly addresses one of the most serious challenges facing our town: an unsustainable financial model. Belmont relies on residential property taxes for roughly 95% of our…

Belmont homeowners don’t need another slogan or reassurance. They need straight talk—because the numbers are flashing red. According to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s FY2026 data, Belmont now ranks eighth highest in the state for average property taxes at $19,579 per household.…

My family and I live two blocks away from Belmont Center. We moved over from Payson Park in 2021 and were so excited to move to a part of town where we could easily walk around to reach restaurants, shops and not…

I am writing to urge residents to study the Belmont Center Zoning Overlay Proposal very carefully. On March 4, Town Meeting members will vote on whether to support or oppose the proposal.  Unfortunately, the Select Board has failed to reach a consensus…

I write in support of the overlay as a thoughtful approach to strengthening Belmont Center, expanding housing options, and addressing the Town’s need to grow its commercial tax base. While some feel Belmont Center remains vibrant, recent business closures suggest otherwise. Since…

On Saturday, Jan. 17, I joined the community at the opening of the new library, a testament to what residents can do when we say yes. In March, Town Meeting will have another opportunity to say yes and change Belmont for the…

I am puzzled by the opposition to the Planning Board’s proposed zoning overlay for Belmont Center and Concord Avenue. The proposal seems to strike a careful balance between fostering new development and preserving Belmont’s small-town character that we all value. It is…