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Pragmatic Leadership for Massachusetts

July 29, 2026
Massachusetts needs responsible leaders with full appreciation of the nuanced challenges facing the state today. Will Brownsberger has spent two decades working on these challenges in the state legislature and a decade before that in Belmont town government. Throughout this time, he…

Practice ‘We Work’ 

July 29, 2026
I recently attended a candidates’ forum in Watertown between Daniel Lander and Will Brownsberger, who are both running in the Democratic primary for state senator. This was my first exposure to Lander, although I had heard favorable opinions about him from others.…

Support for ‘Steadfast Leadership’

July 28, 2026
I am proud to endorse Will Brownsberger for reelection to the state senate. I have known Will since 1998, when Belmont first elected him to the Board of Selectmen. Throughout nearly three decades, I have witnessed the immense seriousness he brings to…

What Does ‘Real Change’ Look Like?

July 28, 2026
If you’re like me, you’ve been inundated recently with messages from political candidates soliciting your vote on the grounds that electing them would be a “real change” from better-known candidates such as state Sen. Will Brownsberger. That got me thinking about what…

Rogers is the Answer 

July 27, 2026
We here in Belmont are fortunate to be represented on Beacon Hill by the knowledgeable, energetic, and hardworking Dave Rogers. From civil rights to the environment, from women’s rights to education, Dave has been a consistently progressive voice, a leading advocate in…

Rogers Has Met the Moment

July 27, 2026
When I was knocking on doors in 2022 to help get the “Fair Share” tax on million-dollar incomes across the line, I figured it would have to be just one piece of a funding puzzle to get anywhere close to real progress…

Lander Is the Workers Candidate 

July 26, 2026
State Senate candidate Daniel Lander proudly supports the right of workers to organize and to form unions to secure better working conditions and fair salaries. Daniel recently joined the picket line for the Brigham Hospital nurses, and he is committed to standing…

Supporter Calls Rogers ‘Dedicated Champion’

July 24, 2026
I am proud to support state Rep. Dave Rogers for re-election in the upcoming Democratic primary on Sept. 1. Dave is a dedicated champion who consistently works to make state government a positive force for our community. Throughout his tenure, Dave has…

Restore The Yard Waste Pickup 

July 23, 2026
Since our founding in 2021, Citizens for a Fiscally Responsible Belmont (CFRB) has advocated for better budgeting and smarter spending. Yet, we oppose the decision to cut yard-waste pickup for reported savings of approximately $100,000. Our concern is not only the loss…

Town Committee Chairs Back Incumbent 

July 23, 2026
We strongly support Sen. Will Brownsberger for reelection and urge you to vote for him. As co-chairs of the Belmont Democratic Town Committee, we have spent years working with and for elected officials. Will represents the very best of public service, bringing…