Letters- Page 30

On April 2 Belmont will elect two School Committee members. I hope Belmont voters will cast one of their votes for Matt Kraft. Matt will bring his expertise from his day job as a professor of education and economics to our school…

I am writing in support of Mike Crowley, candidate for Moderator. He is a person of integrity and has shown his fair and balanced approach to the many and varied issues as a member of 0the School Committee and as its designee…

I have been a Belmont resident for close to 17 years and a Town Meeting Member from Precinct 1 for 15+ years. I am currently serving my fifth consecutive term. As a Town Meeting Member, I got a chance to get to…

At this critical moment in our town, I will confidently vote for Matt Taylor for Select Board. In the midst of a budget crisis, Matt is focused on solutions. As a Town Meeting member and Warrant Committee member, Matt has a deep…

I am writing to urge you to vote for Geoff Lubien for Select Board. I believe he is the best candidate for the position. One attribute that sets Geoff apart from the other candidates is his longstanding engagement and involvement in the…

I found the letter about the cost of a cup of coffee a day being equivalent to what the Town is asking residents to pay in additional property taxes by voting for the Override on Question 1 utterly specious and misleading. For…

“At this time much thought and discussion are being given to the cost of government as expressed in taxes. The expenses incurred in the building and the maintenance of schools are among the large items in the budget.” This remark appeared in…

I am strongly endorsing Michael Widmer for Moderator. I have known Mike for over 30 years and have collaborated with him throughout my 12-year tenure as a Select Board member and also as a former member of the Warrant Committee. Mike has…

How we define success for Belmont’s students was at the heart of a sobering review of our special education services at the Feb. 27 School Committee meeting. Our children’s success must be defined by more than standardized test scores, Advanced Placement achievements,…