Belmont’s local election is just over a week away on April 1st with competitive races for Town Moderator, Select Board, School Committee and Board of Health. Here are my picks.
It’s Time To Vote, Belmont! Here Are My Picks.
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Got Broken Stuff? Fix-It Clinic Coming To Belmont!
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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!