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Seeking Savings, Belmont Shifts Health Insurance

April 6, 2026
As health care costs rise nationwide, municipalities around the state are revisiting the question of whether to remain self-insured, or to switch to a state-run health insurance program for public employees that might help to cushion the financial blow. Belmont is no…

Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

March 29, 2026
Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student…
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Select Board Notes, March 23, 2026

March 27, 2026
Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…
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Select Board Notes, March 9, 2026

March 13, 2026
Conservation Agent Retires Longtime Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau has announced her intention to retire. Her retirement is “truly a loss to the community,” Belmont officials said Monday evening. With her retirement, the plan is to merge her position with that of the…

BEA Votes No Confidence in School, Town Officials

March 5, 2026
Teachers in red apparel filled desks and lined the walls of a Chenery Upper Elementary School classroom Wednesday evening to notify the Select Board of the union’s recent vote of no confidence in school and town officials. Speaking before the Select Board,…
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Select Board Notes, Feb. 23, 2026

February 28, 2026
Cardboard Event Residents are invited to bring cardboard for recycling to the Department of Public Works yard on March 7, free of charge. The event comes in response to some missed pickups in town, according to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates.…

Pending Negotiations, Select Board Appoints Police Chief

February 26, 2026
Pending a successful background check and contract negotiations, the Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Shane C. Smith as chief of the Belmont Police Department. “He did a really solid job; he spoke directly and addressed our questions,” said Select Board Chair…

Select Board Notes, Feb. 9, 2026

February 13, 2026
New Firefighters The Belmont Fire Department welcomed two new firefighters, Sean McGillivray and Michael Downing, during a pinning ceremony Monday night. Trans Day Display Approved The Select Board approved a request from the LBTQ Alliance for display in Belmont Center at the…
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