Letters- Page 9

Belmont homeowners don’t need another slogan or reassurance. They need straight talk—because the numbers are flashing red. According to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s FY2026 data, Belmont now ranks eighth highest in the state for average property taxes at $19,579 per household.…

My family and I live two blocks away from Belmont Center. We moved over from Payson Park in 2021 and were so excited to move to a part of town where we could easily walk around to reach restaurants, shops and not…

I am writing to urge residents to study the Belmont Center Zoning Overlay Proposal very carefully. On March 4, Town Meeting members will vote on whether to support or oppose the proposal.  Unfortunately, the Select Board has failed to reach a consensus…

I write in support of the overlay as a thoughtful approach to strengthening Belmont Center, expanding housing options, and addressing the Town’s need to grow its commercial tax base. While some feel Belmont Center remains vibrant, recent business closures suggest otherwise. Since…

On Saturday, Jan. 17, I joined the community at the opening of the new library, a testament to what residents can do when we say yes. In March, Town Meeting will have another opportunity to say yes and change Belmont for the…

I am puzzled by the opposition to the Planning Board’s proposed zoning overlay for Belmont Center and Concord Avenue. The proposal seems to strike a careful balance between fostering new development and preserving Belmont’s small-town character that we all value. It is…

I am an abutter to Town Center, writing to express my strong support for the Belmont Center Overlay Plan: a critical step as Belmont looks to empower local businesses and strengthen our strained local budget. From my home on Cross Street, I…

In six weeks, Town Meeting will grapple with the largest single zoning change we’ve ever faced—to be handled in the same way a revision to the parking ordinance would. Those who have concerns about the proposed Belmont Center Overlay district will speak…

In May, I will have spent 23 years living in Belmont. Both Belmont and I have changed over those years. I got married and had two kids. I opened a tutoring business with another Belmont mom. I moved from one side of…

I am writing to express my support for the zoning overlays proposed for Belmont Center and Concord Avenue by the Planning Board. When I moved to Belmont 14 years ago, Belmont Center had a wide variety of stores, including major chains like…