State Republicans say Jamie Kang is a “no new taxes” fiscal conservative. Belmont progressives have to get out to vote tomorrow (April 2nd) for the proven and sensible School Committee candidates: Laurie Slap and Elyse Shuster for School Committee. See you at the polls!
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Wake-Up Call for BHS
A new report from The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), based on a six month long assessment of Belmont High concludes that Belmont High School is in such a state of disrepair that it represents a “crisis” for the town that demands immediate response. More concerning: the report raises red flags about conditions within the schools and BHS’s ability to make good on its own goals and promises to educate students. Many of the problems are linked to school budget cuts in recent years.
Romney Faces Long Odds To Win His Home Town
The Romney campaign’s fate hinges on the actions of suburban voters in states like Ohio, Florida and Virginia. There’s one suburb however, that the campaign has almost no chance of winning: Mitt Romney’s home town of Belmont, Massachusetts. Here’s why.
Endorsement: Dave Rogers Will Fight For Belmont
Throughout a long and hard-fought Democratic primary and, now, in the general election, Dave has proven to me that he has the tenacity, intelligence and dedication that Belmont needs from its State Representative. I strongly encourage those reading this to join me in casting their vote for him.
Seven Things You Should Do Today Before Hurricane Sandy Hits – Belmont, MA Patch
Hey all – thought I’d pass along this article from Belmont Patch:Â Seven Things You Should Do Today Before Hurricane Sandy Hits. Watching the local news and weather channels might make you think that Sandy (my mother’s name, btw) is going…
Club Soccer Pulls at Players’ Ties to the Hometown Team – NYTimes.com
An article in Saturday’s New York Times looks at a new U.S. Soccer Association rule barring top players on its affiliated soccer academy teams from playing for their high school squads. See also: professionalization of youth sports.
State Grants Belmont $7.5 Million For New Library – Belmont, MA Patch
Let the great game of Chess begin! As the Patch reported yesterday: the State granted Belmont $7.5 Million to build a new library across Concord Ave from the library’s current location. The grant, for the construction of a 45,000 square foot,…
Cambridge’s Rogers Wins Dem Primary In State Rep Race – Patch
Rogers won the Democratic primary and will face Tomi Olson and Jim Gammill in November. Candidate Dave Rogers of Cambridge turned a surprise upset in the Democratic primary to fill a vacant seat in the State Legislature vacated when Will…
Heat Advisory from BMLD
Hey all – if you haven’t noticed yet, its HOT out here in the Town of Homes. The Belmont Municipal Light Department (BMLD) is passing along the following heat advisory and encouraging all of us to try to take steps…
Another Slow Moving Crisis: Future uncertain for Belmonts Underwood (Boston.com)
There’s an interesting, albeit sad article on Boston.com on the future of the Underwood Pool, which has long been in disrepair and, this summer, can no longer (safely) support a diving board. The pool itself, Â the article says, may soon…