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Dog Park is a Great Idea

October 17, 2026
I was glad to read in the Sept. 18 issue that town leadership is considering creating dedicated dog parks. We are one of the few communities in our area without a dog park, and I have traveled to parks in Arlington and…

Vote No on Question 5

October 16, 2026
Massachusetts voters will soon be asked to vote on nine ballot questions. One that has received little public discussion is Question 5, which would require the state to return money to taxpayers whenever revenues grow faster than the average growth of wages…
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Early Voting Begins Saturday in Belmont

October 16, 2026
Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 17, in Belmont, and voters can stop by Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting continues through Oct. 30. Hours are: Mondays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to…

Join the March to the Polls

October 14, 2026
An expanding group of Belmont residents of all backgrounds, political perspectives, and faith traditions will march to the Town Hall together on Saturday, Oct. 17. That’s the first day the polls are open for early voting. We are encouraging every eligible voter…

Wrong Reason for Parking Meter Decision 

October 14, 2026
The Select Board met on Aug. 31 to review a parking study conducted by Select Board member Matt Taylor. The presentation’s first slide compared parking revenue generated in Arlington vs. Belmont, and Taylor highlighted the opportunity to increase parking revenue. Belmont’s fiscal…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

October 14, 2026
Belmont residents gathered Saturday night for the annual Hispanic Heritage Night at the Beech Street Center. This is the fifth year of the event, supported by the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Against Racism.…

Sharper Vision Arrives on Leonard Street

October 14, 2026
If you need sharper vision and more stylish eyewear, count yourself lucky. Maida Family Eyecare, the new kid on Leonard Street, opened its doors on Aug. 24. Dr. Rebecca Maida grew up in Belmont and worked at her mother, Dr. Linda Bennett’s,…

Select Board Notes, Oct. 5, 2026

October 13, 2026
Town Clerk Job Description The process to update the town clerk’s job description continues. The Select Board sent a draft of the updated job description to Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman, Town Meeting member and former Town Moderator Mike Widmer and Town…

The Value of an Eagle Project 

October 13, 2026
I joined Boy Scouts at 11. Scouting taught me discipline, but my Eagle project taught me something unexpected. Before this project, “veteran” was just a word to me. I knew veterans served, but I did not understand what that meant. I led…
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