Letters- Page 7

If you’re feeling like the college admissions process is a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book with half the pages missing, you’re not alone. Test-optional policies were supposed to bring relief, but they mostly created an educational Upside Down where no one is entirely sure what…

A belated thanks for your support during our Veterans Clothing Drive. It was a success thanks to your efforts. Joe Henebury, Waverley VFW Post 1272…

The recent failure to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in our community, state, and country. The outpouring of outrage and donations to local food assistance organizations was…

The Belmont teachers’ contract expired last summer. Negotiations have dragged on for nearly a year, yet one of the biggest issues affecting both employees and taxpayers remains undiscussed: joining the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Three years after the town-commissioned Structural Change…

Jacqueline Manetta is to be commended for her excellent article in The Belmont Voice, “‘Packing With Purpose’ Provides Hygiene Supplies to Massachusetts Shelters,” as are the two Belmont High School students, Zulal Islamoglu and Mariam Makarova, both featured in the article, for…

Coming out is an act of courage for many, owning one’s authentic self and letting others know that being a part of the LGBTQ+ community is a source of pride and belonging. One might think it’s not so relevant in this day…

In the article, “Overlay Discussion Pushed to Winter Town Meeting,” published Sept. 25, referring to a new traffic study that will be undertaken as part of the Belmont Center rezoning project, Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne is quoted as saying, “I don’t…

We wish to thank all of the people who made the town-wide yard sale possible. Thank you also to the shoppers and donors at our sale. We raised $46 for UNICEF. Christine O’Neill, Agassiz Ave.…

The town of Belmont is currently having an active debate over the best way to rezone our Belmont Center district. As a Town Meeting member, I strongly want to see more commercial tax revenue to help our budget and more housing for…

As a retired educator, I take a keen interest in the welfare of town employees. I’m disappointed and concerned that our educators don’t have a new contract as we start the new academic year. As I previously wrote to you, Belmont has…