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DPW Employee Leaves a Lasting Legacy

May 3, 2024
By Holly Camero, Belmont Voice correspondent Gino Villa may have looked tough, but those who knew him say he was a real softie. Villa, who was a mason for the Belmont Department of Public Works for over 20 years, died March 19.…

Select Board Seeks Community Path Compromise

May 2, 2024
The plans for Phase 2 of the Community Path bring the project into conflict with the Belmont Housing Authority because a critical piece of infrastructure encroaches on land owned by the Authority, which has plans for redevelopment. The Select Board meeting Thursday…
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After Nearly Two Decades, Town Clock is Back in Service

May 1, 2024
By Jesse A. Floyd, Belmont Voice staff For the first time in nearly two decades, the clock in the tower of the Belmont Unitarian Universalist Church is keeping accurate time after extensive renovation. Some of the work on the mechanics of the…

Water and Sewer Rates to Increase, Effective July 1

April 30, 2024
Water and sewer rates will increase by 4% and 8%, respectively, in the upcoming fiscal year. The new rates will be reflected in the Aug. 1 bills for water consumption in July. The increases, approved by the Select Board this month, aim…
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Annual Town Meeting Kicks Off, Approves Three Zoning Amendments

April 30, 2024
Town Meeting members approved the first handful of warrant articles Monday night, including several housekeeping articles and three amendments to the zoning bylaws. Several more nights lie ahead for Town Meeting members, who will be asked to approve 24 articles. Six were…
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Annual Bird Count May 11

April 29, 2024
Annual Bird Count May 11 Bird-a-thon, Mass Audubon’s annual statewide species identification competition, returns May 10 and May 11, when hundreds of birding enthusiasts of all abilities and backgrounds will engage in a friendly but focused competition to identify the most species…

Select Board Notes, April 18, 2024

April 28, 2024
Paws in the Park Update The Paws in the Park program has been stalled due to delays in dog licensing, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. Once licenses are processed, the recreation director will reach out to dog owners about the new…
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In Dogged Pursuit of Well-Behaved Canines

April 27, 2024
With warmer weather nearing and the recently approved Paws in the Park off-leash pilot program starting, residents will likely see more dogs scampering freely in several town fields. Proper training is vital for that plan to be successful and for pups and…
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