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Election Results: Dash Outpolls Crowley for Moderator

April 9, 2026
The unofficial results are in, and Adam Dash will serve as moderator for at least the next year after outpolling incumbent Michael Crowley, 2,083-1,770. Results are unofficial until certified. “I really can’t believe it,” Dash said after the unofficial results were announced…

New Firefighter Joins the Department

December 10, 2023
The Belmont Fire Department welcomed its newest member, firefighter on probation Paul DeFarias, Monday night, with a ceremony at the Select Board meeting. DeFarias was first appointed to the department in October and assigned to the Division of Training back in October.…

Property Tax Bills May Go Up, Despite Rate Cut

December 10, 2023
Belmont homeowners will see a lower tax rate this year, but the actual tax bill for most homeowners will still increase. “We are raising the same amount of money, with a 2 ½ percent increase, but just because the tax rate is…

The Belmont Voice Takes a Digital Leap Forward

December 3, 2023
This week, The Belmont Voice takes the next step in its evolution, launching a comprehensive new website. The Voice began emailing residents a regular newsletter in June. That newsletter will continue, supported by the website, featuring more robust coverage, access to archived…

Decades in the Works, Community Path on Cusp of Milestone

December 3, 2023
About 20 cycling enthusiasts and other residents gathered over beers and snacks at Trinktisch in Belmont Center last week to learn about an impending milestone in the Community Path Project, a planned 2.1 mile paved, off-road pedestrian and bicycle route that will…

Key Takeaways From Special Town Meeting

November 19, 2023
On Nov. 6, after close to two hours of discussion, voters approved a measure removing the uniformed police from the provisions of Civil Service. The predominant argument in favor of leaving: Civil Service, which provided a list of vetted, tested candidates to…

Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting Results

November 14, 2023
Article 5: Specialized Energy CodeMajority vote required for passage• This was approved by a 204-33 vote with 4 abstentions In the final of three nights of Special Town Meeting, members voted to move Belmont toward a future where new buildings are fully electrified,…