election

Recount of Moderator Race Scheduled

April 11, 2025
The recount in the race for moderator will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman announced the plans in an email Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, the ballot boxes will be delivered to Town Hall, unsealed,…

Diverse Array of Issues Drive Belmont Voters

April 2, 2025
Municipal elections are often decided by one of several key issues: For example, the financial health of the town, the character or livability of the community and the quality of the roads and sidewalks. This year, we asked Belmont voters the question,…

Town Clerk: Town-wide Ballot Finalized

March 24, 2025
The nomination period for town-wide office closed on Tuesday evening. There are races for Moderator, Select Board, Board of Health, Trustee of the Public Library and School Committee. The annual Town Election is on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Town-wide Offices Candidates needed…

Letter: Crowley’s Independence Lifts Every Voice 

March 17, 2025
I arrived in Belmont five years ago, eager to put down roots, which included getting involved in town government. I quickly found that in Belmont it is hard to get your voice heard. In offline discussions I noticed a shared feeling of…

Two Running for Single Available Board of Health Seat

March 16, 2025
Two candidates are running to fill one vacancy on the Board of Health. Incumbent Julie Lemay is joined on the ballot by Michael Todd Thompson. The Candidates Below, listed in alphabetical order, are the two names voters will see on the April…

Letter: Abid-Wood Needed on School Committee 

March 14, 2025
We are indeed fortunate to have someone of Zehra Abid-Wood’s extraordinary talents and experience– administrative, technological, budgetary and strategic – as a candidate for the School Committee. With our schools facing increasing educational demands amid restrictive financial resources, we need strong, capable…

Letter: Joy Is ‘Best Suited’ 

March 13, 2025
I am writing this letter to you as a show of my support for Paul Joy and his campaign for the Belmont Select Board. It is my firm belief that Paul is the best candidate for the open position on the Select…

Letter: Paolillo’s Experience Matters

March 12, 2025
I urge voters to select Mark Paolillo for Moderator in the town election on April 1. For two decades, I have served with Mark on elected and appointed committees. He has the broad experience and leadership skills to guide Town Meeting.  The…

Letter: Yates Brings Leadership, Expertise 

March 12, 2025
We strongly support Taylor Yates for Select Board. His experience as chair of the Planning Board and Vision 21 Implementation Committee have given him a unique perspective on our town’s planning process.  His hard work on the Planning Board resulted in allowing…

Election Day Arrives

November 5, 2024
The polls have opened across Belmont. There was a steady stream of people heading to cast ballots at Precinct 2 Tuesday morning.…