Opinion - Page 2

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…

Since 1987, our town has voted on thirteen debt exclusions for major construction projects (eleven projects in total). While two of them (Chenery and Rink) did not pass initially, the town ultimately passed every single one. Our family and countless others get…

It is with great reluctance that I have decided to vote no on the upcoming override vote. It is clear that our town faces a financial crisis. But this situation has been foretold since before the votes for school, library, and skating…

As long-time residents of Belmont we are writing to urge voters to support the operating budget override on April 2.  We are retired empty-nesters who love Belmont and the life we’ve built here.  Our children have long since graduated from Belmont High…

I write with worry for the future of the Belmont public schools as a past student, a current resident, and a future educator. The Belmont schools face many challenges, ranging from financial, like the proposed cuts in the face of a failed…

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…