OK – we’re a week out from our Town election, so I better get my thoughts down before too much time passes and life moves on. (OK…it already has. But still…) Let’s take the clearest message from this year’s Town…
Belmont’s Moderator Mike Widmer declared emphatically in a debate Monday evening that, if he is re-elected, Town Meeting Members will not be permitted to speak critically of the Town’s appointed committees, calling criticism of committees “ad hominem attacks” worthy of censorship.
For the first time in years, voters have the opportunity to enact big changes to Belmont’s leadership. It’s not an opportunity we should pass up. Change is on the ballot, Belmont. Let’s make it happen! Here are my picks for the April 2nd 2024 Town Election.
Who is running for what in the Town election April 5? What do they stand for and what will they do if elected? Check out our voter’s guide!