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?