Letters- Page 2

Fresh Faces for Beacon Hill

August 26, 2026
When a child reports sexual abuse, we want to believe telling someone will bring safety and stop the harm. With at least 1 in 4 girls experiencing child sexual abuse, this is a public health crisis. Yet in family court, disclosure can lead…

Ganguly Seeks ‘Creative, Inclusive’ Solutions

August 26, 2026
Our neighbor, Nomita Ganguly, approached us soon after we moved to Belmont 17 years ago. Nomita and her husband, Craig, wanted to install a new fence between our backyards, and she wanted to make sure it was OK with us before proceeding.…

Lander Has Earned The Right to Skip Some Rungs

August 25, 2026
We can all agree that Sen. Will Brownsberger is a sweet guy. Many have personal stories about his kindness and attention.  I agree and stood in the rain with a sign supporting him for his Select Board run. Writers say Daniel Lander,…

Lander Will ‘Aggressively’ Attack Cost Increases

August 25, 2026
Daniel Lander is running for the state senate to fight energetically to ensure everyone can build a good life in Massachusetts. And for seniors, that means aggressively attacking the frightening increases in health care, housing, and food costs. The first step to helping…

Brownsberger’s Personal Touch Makes a Difference to Voter

August 25, 2026
I am endorsing the reelection of Will Brownsberger because I have had firsthand experience of his service to the people in his district.  I did not know him personally when he helped us overcome a problem with the Department of Conservation (DCR). Our…

A Personal Perspective on Ganguly Candidacy 

August 20, 2026
I’m writing to share my support for Nomita Ganguly, who is running for state representative in the 24th Middlesex District. I’m her husband, so this is a personal account rather than a neutral one. But I’ve had a 39-year vantage point on…

Lander Brings Fresh Perspective 

August 20, 2026
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have both endorsed Daniel Lander for state senate, and for good reason. Daniel has the experience and imagination to take action to bring down the unacceptably high cost of housing in Massachusetts, fix the…

Senator’s Experience Matters

August 18, 2026
Belmont is fortunate to have Will Brownsberger for our state Senator. Will is universally respected for his leadership; he is super smart, hardworking, as transparent and responsive as they come, and he delivers huge benefits to Belmont. Those are only some of…

Rogers’ Experience Matters 

August 17, 2026
Experience matters in life, and experience is especially important in the Massachusetts Legislature. Dave Rogers has delivered that experience in his 14 years representing Belmont in the House, and he deserves to be reelected in the Democratic primary. In my career working…

A Strong Choice for Our District

August 17, 2026
I am proud to support Nomita Ganguly as the Democratic candidate to represent our district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Massachusetts is a strongly Democratic state, and that’s precisely why healthy competition within the Democratic Party matters. When re-election becomes almost…