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.
Category: discussion
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: 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.
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, the article says, may soon…
Town Meeting Live Blog Part III: This Time It’s For Keeps!
We’re back at the _third_ installment of Belmont’s annual Town Meeting. This time we’re at the lovely Chenery Middle School auditorium, so there will be no pictures of dilapidated infrastructure. Sorry. There’s air conditioning too. Lovely.
Town Meeting Live Blog – Extended Dance Mix – May 16
t’s a love-in at Town Meeting where everyone is tickled about our healthy town budget. Catch your breath, ’cause 2014’s gonna be HAIRY.
Town Meeting Live Blog – Budget Hoedown- May 14
We’re back at the annual Town Meeting to discuss a myriad of budget issues. Pour yourself a drink of something.
For School Committee: Lougee and Griffiths Are The Clear Choice
There’s no more important institution in Belmont than our public schools. There’s no more important elected body than the School Committee, which is the community’s voice to the School Administration. In this year’s School Committee race, I think there are two clear choices for the two open spots: Anne Lougee and Pascha Griffiths. I’ll be voting for both at the polls tomorrow.