Letters

There has been some misunderstanding around the MBTA Communities Act. The new state law is designed to alleviate the housing crisis in Massachusetts. To clarify some key points, here are nine facts about the act. 1. This act is about…

I am writing in strong support of Meg Moriarty’s re-election to the School Committee. I have had the privilege of working closely with Meg on the Committee since she was elected in 2021 and cannot imagine a more dedicated and capable colleague…

I am not a dog owner, but I wholeheartedly endorse an off-leash program for dogs in Belmont. It fosters a tremendous sense of community and contributes significantly to the well-being of our elderly and disabled dog owners for whom street walking is…

If you are unhappy with our town government at any level, don’t vote against the override thinking that it will “send a message.” A vote against the override won’t fix anything about how our town government operates; rather, it will reward us…

Matt Kraft is an outstanding candidate for election to the School Committee.  He possesses the essential experience and professional credentials so vital to the work of this committee. Matt earned his master’s and doctorate from Harvard. What I believe is particularly significant…

As a member of the Belmont School Committee and chair of its Finance Subcommittee, I have spent the last six months engaged in difficult budget conversations. The proposed “No-Override” budget paints a bleak but painfully accurate reality for our community. Without a…

I strongly support Geoff Lubien for Select Board. Geoff is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled leaders I’ve seen in my 40 years in Belmont. He has a deep understanding of all parts of our town government and budget. Geoff is…

We are writing to endorse Geoff Lubien for Select Board. We strongly believe in expanding Belmont’s commercial tax base and local economy. Belmont must diversify its tax base and support vibrant local business centers. At the fall Special Town Meeting, we presented…

Belmont urgently needs a collaborative plan to grow our commercial tax base. As older Belmont residents, we’ve grown weary of constant tax overrides and debt exclusions. We’re a prosperous town; we don’t have to operate like this. The obvious answer is to…