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BloggingBelmont.com is a citizen-powered blog for Belmont, Massachusetts. Launched in 2007, BB providse a progressive voice in Belmont town politics.

Got Broken Stuff? Fix-It Clinic Coming To Belmont!

FixIt Clinic

A week from this Saturday, on November 16th, Belmont will host FixIt Clinic #1275 – the first in town since before the COVID pandemic. Peter Mui, an MIT alum and the founder of the FixitClinic movement will be a special guest in attendance at the event, hosted by the Belmont Public Library!

The Apple Run is Coming. Run for it!

Elvis Costume - Apple Run

Scheduled for Sunday, October 27th, the 2024 Apple Run is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting event for runners and families alike, with a 5K and a 2K race, prizes for top finishers and for the best costume! Register now.

Thursday Night: Wicked Important Meeting On Community Path. Plan to attend.

Phase 1 Belmont Community Path

There’s a hearing at the Beech Street Center Thursday hosted by the Mass DOT to review and discuss the 25% design plan for the Belmont Community Path. Show up and voice support!

Belmont Educators: Speak Up To Save Our Public Schools

Belmont Middle School

Editor’s note: the following blog post was submitted to Blogging Belmont by Belmont Public School educators. In it, the educators update readers about the financial challenges facing the school, identify some important, upcoming meetings where those challenges facing the school…

We’re Voting “NO” On Leaving Civil Service. Here’s Why.

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Our research into Article 8 convinces us that the arguments made by the Town Administrator, Police Chief and Select Board for exiting the Civil Service are not supported by the facts. We’ve listed our main reasons for voting “NO” here, with further explanation provided below.

Run for it! The Apple Run 2023 is almost here!

Run For It - Apple Run 2023

The 11th annual FBE Apple Run is just around the corner. This year’s run has a Halloween theme. Register now!

Thursday Evening: Speak Up For Civil Service

The Civil Service Cerberus and the Hercules of spoils by George Yost Coffin. Courtesy of The Library of Congress

A hearing Thursday evening September 7th at 7PM seeks public input on a proposal to withdraw the Town from Massachusetts’ Civil Service. Turn up and be ready to ask hard questions about what will replace the Civil Service protections we all enjoy.

Vote Local: Two Ballot Questions, One Answer: YES.

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Voters are being asked to weigh in on two ballot questions in this year’s local election: on rebuilding the Viglirolo skating rink and switching from an elected- to an appointed Town Treasurer. Here’s how I’m planning to vote on Questions 1 and 2.

Town Election 2023: Meet the Candidates!

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It’s local election time in Belmont, and Blogging Belmont is back with its guide to the candidates. Check it out before you vote on April 4!

Resolved to get involved? Check out One Love One Belmont this Saturday!

Heart Ties

There’s a growing body of research that shows that human connection – to family, friends and our communities – is the key to a happy (or at least happier) life. The latest example of this comes in the form of…