Letters- Page 8

Elizabeth Allison makes a solid point in her letter published Feb. 13. We have recent examples of successful and less successful projects in Belmont (Cushing Square and Waverley). Town leaders are putting all of our hopes on a big, shiny object. That…

As winter continues, I’d like to share a friendly reminder on behalf of the walkers in our community. We truly appreciate the effort residents make to clear snow from their sidewalks after storms. That work does not go unnoticed. However, even after…

I strongly support the proposed zoning that will promote sensible development in Belmont Center. However, I understand there are sincere concerns about profitability and parking and hope the following observations will somewhat allay those worries. The Warrant Committee’s fiscal impact analysis on…

Many Belmont parents have rallied around the Center overlay proposal under the false impression that it will produce money for our schools. I sympathize with their wishes since my wife and I have been staunch supporters of Belmont’s schools for the past…

I write to observe that what the supporters of the Belmont Center Overlay describe as its goals – more vibrant commercial establishments, a wider menu of housing alternatives and increased revenue for the Town – have already happened in Waverley Square under…

Over the past year, the conversation around Belmont Center’s zoning has been intense. As co-chairs of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), we see the need for progress and pragmatism that benefits our town and its residents while also sending signals to…

The BCOD and the GCOD are key steps in setting the town up for a more financially stable future. They are not THE answer – there is no one magic silver bullet that will solve our fiscal struggles — but they represent…

Stick to the News I wish you had not thoughtlessly celebrated the silly and superstitious Groundhog Day, which has been an excuse for the cruel treatment of innocent groundhogs and other animals for many years. There is enough animal cruelty in the…

  I served as the campaign treasurer for Taylor Yates in his successful 2025 Select Board campaign and was encouraged by the strong support for the Belmont Center Overlay. Taylor ran unapologetically in favor of the overlay and was transparent about his…

In recent years, it has become painfully clear that our community is overly reliant on residential taxes that can’t keep up with the growing cost of our town services. I am encouraged that the vast majority of people I speak with are…