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After Nearly Two Decades, Town Clock is Back in Service

May 1, 2024
By Jesse A. Floyd, Belmont Voice staff For the first time in nearly two decades, the clock in the tower of the Belmont Unitarian Universalist Church is keeping accurate time after extensive renovation. Some of the work on the mechanics of the…
Swings tied up so they cannot be used.

Improvements at Payson Park Continuing

April 15, 2024
A revitalized Payson Park is just around the corner, but Recreation Director Brandon Fitts said more work is needed before the park at Payson Road and Elm Street can be reopened to the public. “I’m really excited for the project,” said Fitts.…
Tennis courts.

Town Meeting Set to Decide Fate of Chenery Park Revitalization

February 10, 2024
The Belmont Recreation Department has submitted applications for more than $1 million in Community Preservation Act funds to upgrade the Chenery Park complex. Town Meeting will hear a presentation and vote on this and other applications in the spring. According to Recreation…

Busy Month As New Belmont Library Project Gets Rolling

January 7, 2024
The Belmont Public Library building on Concord Avenue is almost empty now, with services moved to temporary locations, and books and furnishings now being moved out as well. Later in January, the building will be turned over to a company for demolition.…

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. 8 Special Town Meeting Results

November 9, 2023
Town Meeting members met last night for more than three hours at Belmont High School for the second of three nights of Special Town Meeting to address restaurant bylaws, the allocation of Community Preservation funds and the town’s rainy day fund. Article…

Payson Park Gets a Makeover

September 10, 2023
Thanks to the Community Preservation Act (CPA), Payson Park is finally getting a makeover with improved safety, accessibility features and a brand new playground. The estimated $1 million project is funded through the CPA, a pool of tax money devoted to outdoor recreation, affordable housing, and…