Letters- Page 25

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Letter: Support for Lubien

March 14, 2024
We are writing to endorse Geoff Lubien for Belmont’s Select Board.We strongly believe in expanding Belmont’s commercial tax base and local economy. Belmontmust diversify its tax base and support vibrant local business centers. In the fall Special Town Meeting, we prepared and…

Letter: Waverley is ‘Pretty Good’

March 14, 2024
I rent in the Waverley neighborhood, and I like it here. I’d be happy to see zoning changes that bring some more housing to the neighborhood. In response to recent MBTA rezoning articles, I think I have a perspective to offer that…

Letter: Re-Elect Meg Moriarty 

March 13, 2024
As the end of the Belmont teacher contract draws nearer, the events in Newton this winter have focused my attention on the upcoming race for the School Committee. One candidate stands out above the others, and that is Meg Moriarty. One of…

Letter: Beatrice Circle Plan Fraught with Issues 

March 13, 2024
I own the property at 105 Beatrice Circle.  As a member of Build Wise Belmont, I have worked with others over the past few years to bring a thoughtful approach to a developer’s plan to build a multi-unit housing project at 91…

Letter: Support for Off-Leash Program 

March 8, 2024
I am not a dog owner but wholeheartedly endorse an off-leash program for dogs in Belmont. It fosters a tremendous sense of community and contributes significantly to the well-being of our elderly and disabled dog owners for whom street walking is a…

Letter: Vote for Crowley 

March 7, 2024
If you are unhappy with our town government at any level, don’t vote against the override thinking that it will “send a message.” A vote against the override won’t fix anything about how our town government operates; rather, it will reward us…

Letter: Kraft’s Background A ‘Great Resource’

March 6, 2024
Matt Kraft is an outstanding candidate for election to the School Committee.  He possesses the essential experience and professional credentials so vital to the work of this committee. Matt earned his master’s and doctorate from Harvard. What I believe is particularly significant…

Letter: Protect Belmont Students, Vote Yes 

March 5, 2024
As a member of the Belmont School Committee and chair of its Finance Subcommittee, I have spent the last six months engaged in difficult budget conversations. The proposed “No-Override” budget paints a bleak but painfully accurate reality for our community. Without a…

Letter: A Vote for Lubien 

March 4, 2024
I strongly support Geoff Lubien for Select Board. Geoff is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled leaders I’ve seen in my 40 years in Belmont. He has a deep understanding of all parts of our town government and budget. Geoff is…

Letter: Vote for ‘Consensus Builder’

March 4, 2024
We are writing to endorse Geoff Lubien for Select Board. We strongly believe in expanding Belmont’s commercial tax base and local economy. Belmont must diversify its tax base and support vibrant local business centers. At the fall Special Town Meeting, we presented…