Letters - Page 2

In response to recent MBTA rezoning articles, I have a perspective to offer that quotes from the articles haven’t been shown yet. I rent in the Waverley neighborhood, and I like it here. I’d be happy to see zoning changes that bring…

“Armageddon?” “The Brink?” “Fiscal Cliff?” Residents of Belmont generously passed $370 million in overrides to build a new high school/middle school, a new library, and a skating rink — when Belmont could not afford these projects. The Select Board and other town leaders…

I am writing to express my unhappiness at how, in recent months, the town, through its staff and lawyers, has been conducting the process to decide about the possible development of the property at 91 Beatrice Circle. There was a great deal…

One cup of coffee a day is what it will ultimately take to preserve essential and educational services in Belmont. Yes, this is reductive, and the tax burden of another override will affect each of us differently. I get it — $8.4…

Belmont’s future hinges on strategic economic development and a visionary approach to diversifying our tax base. As Chair of Belmont’s Economic Development Committee, I’ve had a front-row seat to the complexities and opportunities that lie in shaping our community’s fiscal future. It…

As we all know, Belmont is facing a major challenge this spring. We need to pass the $8.4 million override the current Select Board has put forth to maintain our current town and school services.  Just as important, we need to elect…

I am a first-generation resident of Belmont who moved into town 10 years ago. During this time, I have been impressed by the caliber of our schools and educators, and the quality of our town services. In speaking with many Belmont residents,…

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the ongoing and accessible off-leash dog program in Belmont, a key component of our community’s social and recreational life. This program not only fosters a sense of belonging among residents of diverse ages…