There’s a rally Saturday morning (tomorrow) to show support for the proposed Proposition 2 1/2 Override, which will be on the ballot in the April town-wide election. Show up to Belmont Center and Cushing Square starting at 9:00 AM to show your support!
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Our Schools: Tales of the Deconstruction
There has been much talk in recent weeks about the dire consequences that K-12 students in Belmont’s public schools will face if voters fail to approve a request for a much-needed property tax increase on April 7th. Less talked about…
It was beautiful while it lasted
That would be winter, of course. With our record February snowfall fast turning to puddles, I thought I’d share some of the pictures I captured during our “snowpocalypse.” If you have pictures you’d like to share, send them along and…
Six Citizens’ Petitions Will Be Presented to the Annual Town Meeting
By Franklin B. Tucker Six citizens’ petitions ranging from a restriction on how tall a new house can built, a slew of financial transparency articles and holding a non-binding referendum on solar power pricing will be before the annual Belmont…
For Young Families: Does Belmont Stack Up?
Belmont competes with other top districts for young professionals moving to the Boston area. What are they looking for? A recent e-mail gives you an idea.
Don’t Get Mad – Get Active! Kickoff Meeting Tonight- 7:30 PM
There’s a meeting Sunday evening (tonight) at 7:30 PM at Belmont Hill School to learn more about the campaign to avoid disastrous cuts to town and schools here in Belmont. Don’t miss it!
Override on the Ballot, Vote Yes Campaign Kicks Off
With the Belmont Board of Selectmen voting unanimously to put a $4.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 Override question before voters in the April 7th Town Election, supporters of the measure are ramping up efforts to educate voters about the Town’s…
Ponderpalooza: Selectmen Continue to Weigh April Override
Belmont’s finances are in a tail spin, with projections that 20 public school staff positions will be eliminated to address a $2.6 million deficit projected for next year. But our Selectmen have not committed to putting a Proposition 2 1/2 override to voters. What gives?
Underwood Pool Fundraising Update: We’re Half Way There!
With a little more than a month to go, Belmont residents have raised $93,000 towards filling at $388,000 shortfall in funding. Matching funds from Belmont Savings Bank bring the total raised to $186,000. Donate at underwoodpool.com.
Solar Supporters: Hearing On New Solar Metering Rules In Belmont Tonight
Turn out to Belmont Town Hall Auditorium tonight at 7:00 for a hearing on proposed new rules governing residential solar power. Belmont residents who use solar power could find themselves paying the town for the energy they generate under new rules proposed by Belmont Municipal LIght Department.