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Races Develop for State Senate, Town Moderator

December 20, 2025
On Sunday, Michael Crowley formalized his plans to seek a second term as town moderator, a position he won last April. He announced his intention to run again in early November. As of Monday, his only challenger is former Select Board member…

Library Under Budget, Opening Day Set for January

December 19, 2025
Though some loose ends remain to be tied, the new library is expected to come in roughly $500,000 under budget, according to building committee officials. “We’re looking at, confidently, not borrowing half a million, which goes against the debt,” said Library Building…

March Special Town Meeting Moved to Chenery

December 4, 2025
For the last several years, the Belmont High School auditorium has been home to Town Meeting. Due to scheduling issues, however, the upcoming special Town Meeting, scheduled for March 4, will be held at Chenery Upper Elementary School—a change in plans that…

High Cost of Living, Lack of Options Highlighted in Senior Survey

November 11, 2025
Some of the main concerns of seniors highlighted in a recent townwide senior needs assessment include the high cost of living, difficulty maintaining homes, a lack of alternative housing, and challenges to personal wellness and independence. In fact, one in five respondents…

Despite Challenges, October Town Meeting Will Be Hybrid

October 6, 2025
Despite the burden it places on town staff, the October special Town Meeting will be held in a hybrid format. To reduce the need for her staff to use compensatory time — as that department doesn’t have an overtime budget — Town…

Town Sued Over Permit Delays Tied to Unpaid Cleanup Bill

September 24, 2025
The town could potentially be on the hook for compensatory damages related to a lawsuit filed in July by a contractor seeking permits that Belmont officials have denied because he allegedly owes the town nearly $30,000. The Select Board met Monday night…

Belmont Speaks in Support of Streaming Bill

July 17, 2025
With the increase in streaming and decline of cable comes a funding problem for local media centers, which are dependent on cable provider franchise fees to keep the lights on. That’s why, over the past several years, legislators have sought a way…
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Moderator Seeks Input with Launch of Advisory Committee

June 30, 2025
In an effort to make Town Meeting and the committee appointment process more transparent, Town Moderator Michael Crowley is establishing a Moderator’s Advisory Committee. Essentially, the committee—which will comprise one Town Meeting member from each of the eight precincts—will help interview potential…

Police, Belmont Light, Former Super Top Earners in 2023

March 5, 2024
Bringing home $310,000 last year, former school Superintendent John Phelan was the town’s top earner in 2023 by nearly $100,000. Phelan, who retired in November 2023, negotiated a contract in 2020 that started him at a salary of $232,384, with opportunities for…
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