Letters- Page 6

The BCOD and the GCOD are key steps in setting the town up for a more financially stable future. They are not THE answer – there is no one magic silver bullet that will solve our fiscal struggles — but they represent…

Stick to the News I wish you had not thoughtlessly celebrated the silly and superstitious Groundhog Day, which has been an excuse for the cruel treatment of innocent groundhogs and other animals for many years. There is enough animal cruelty in the…

  I served as the campaign treasurer for Taylor Yates in his successful 2025 Select Board campaign and was encouraged by the strong support for the Belmont Center Overlay. Taylor ran unapologetically in favor of the overlay and was transparent about his…

In recent years, it has become painfully clear that our community is overly reliant on residential taxes that can’t keep up with the growing cost of our town services. I am encouraged that the vast majority of people I speak with are…

As a Belmont resident, parent, and School Committee member, I care deeply about the future of our town. Belmont operates with a structural deficit, in part, because we have one of the lowest commercial tax bases among similar towns in the commonwealth.…

I’ve appreciated all the letters about proposed changes to zoning for Belmont Center. I’ve also appreciated people being direct about their views—for instance, outright opposition or support—and why they hold those views. In these pages and many forums elsewhere, various people have…

Is it too much to ask our elected leaders to correct the misinformation circulating about the two Overlay proposals? Certainly, they are aware of it, have the facts, and should responsibly inform the public that rezoning the Center itself will not have…

We are strong supporters of the overlay as a thoughtful approach to increase housing options and expand its commercial tax base. A couple of weeks ago, we toured the new, beautiful library and felt enormous pride for our community. We more than…

As a 30-year resident of Belmont and current renter, I wanted to address the new zoning proposal for Belmont Center. I have been so fortunate to have stable housing in the town I grew up in. But far too many residents do…

The overlay is a clarion call for increased commercial tax revenue and housing. We need both! However, I question the estimated net revenues and worry about nebulous responses regarding infrastructure costs, parking and traffic/congestion solutions, and funding to enhance the town staff…