The Belmont Voice welcomes letters to the editor from current Belmont residents. Letters are published at the sole discretion of the editor and there is no guarantee of publication.

To be considered for publication, letters need to meet the following qualifications:

• Letters should be emailed to letters@belmontvoice.org at least three days prior to expected publication.
• Letters must include the writer’s full name, address and phone number. The letter will be published with the author’s name and street. The phone number is for verification by the editor. 
• Letters are limited to 300 words or less. 
• Residents are limited to one letter per 30 days. 
• Letters must focus on Belmont-related issues. 
• Letters deemed a personal attack by the editor will not be published. 
• All letters must be submitted by the author. The Voice will not accept letters filed on behalf of a third party. 
• There can be no more than two signatures on any one letter.
• The Belmont Voice will not publish form or templated letters. 

The Belmont Voice reserves the right to edit for content, clarity and style. 

Letters in support of candidates or on ballot issues will not be published the week prior to an election. 

Questions about this policy can be directed to letters@belmontvoice.org.