Opinion

Can we end the steady flow of trash tossed out of car windows onto the roadside throughout Belmont? Why do drivers in such a lovely town have such bad habits? Plastic water bottles, coffee cups, soda cans, and whiskey bottles are cluttering…

 It is important to have hybrid meetings so more people can attend, be informed, and have their voices heard. As to cost, why not tap the newly elected Select Board members for ideas to fund IT or utilize the wealth of IT…

At the Community Path Planning Committee (CPPC) Public Hearing on March 7, Select Board Chair Roy Epstein mentioned there was no money budgeted for lights, plowing or salting of the path. He did not mention that, also for budgetary reasons, the town…

I was happy to read the article about “Friends of Chenery Begin Outreach for Upgrades” because Chenery has a terrible playground. Kids have to deal with a sharp, broken and collapsed slide, a broken swing set where some swings are only hanging…

During the March 7 MassDOT Public Hearing, Project Manager Tom Currier stated that the state will pay for the community path project.  That is only partially true:  the town may be liable for cost overruns due to the Boston MPO’s rule changes…

To preserve fairness and keep politics out of the Moderator’s office, there’s only one real choice: reelect Mike Widmer. Unlike other elected roles, Moderator should not be a partisan position. Instead, the Moderator should ensure that Town Meeting operates in a fair…

I am writing in support of Mile 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 the School Committee and as its designee…

I am strongly supporting Meg Moriarty for the School Committee. Meg has been the consummate professional and leader, has invested considerable time and energy to become an invaluable member and twice Chair of the School Committee (SC). This is a critical time…

As a resident of Belmont for 24 years I have had children and grandchildren benefit from being educated in the Belmont public schools.  I have been concerned about the standard of excellence in our schools and so shortly after they were available…

Belmont offers a wide array of extracurricular options for students. From rugby to theater to Model UN and more, any child’s interests can be nurtured in our schools. These activities keep Belmont’s youth engaged in healthy outlets, promote social development, help kids…