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Select Board Taps Tobio as Interim Fire Chief

September 13, 2026
Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Tobio has been appointed to serve as interim chief of the Belmont Fire Department. “I’m excited to work with the [Select Board], the town administrator, the members of the department, and the community as a whole,” Tobio said.…

Donation to Fund Two Police Motorcycles

August 11, 2026
A resident’s donation will fund the purchase of two motorcycles for the police department, marking the return of a program cut from the budget a few years ago. The $75,000 donation will cover the cost of two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including a three-year…
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Select Board Considers Pedestrian Safety Improvements

July 1, 2026
Exactly a week after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Concord Avenue, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Anthony Barnes appealed to the Select Board to explore pedestrian safety improvements for that neighborhood. “I’m not here advocating for any specific design,”…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026
Select Board Approves Change to HRC Charge The Select Board voted to approve a revised charge for the Human Rights Commission. According to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates, the previous charge didn’t specify how many members would serve on the commission…

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…
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Select Board Notes, April 6, 2026

April 15, 2026
Lubien Named CFO The town hired Geoffrey Lubien as its new chief financial officer. “We had 30 applicants for the position; we then narrowed it down to eight, we interviewed six,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “[The position received] a lot of…
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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…
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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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