By Dave Watkins in News — 20 Sep 2026

Belmont Select Board chair warns another tax override is likely by 2028

School Committee sets fall goals on start times, communication. Committee Chairperson Meg Moriarty said 50 to 60 students, mostly middle and high schoolers, lack bus seats amid a $2,000 per-student cost. The district signed three-year contracts with all four unions adding daily instructional time, and Belmont High ranked second in Massachusetts.Belmont News
Select Board names Andrew Topio interim fire chief. The Select Board unanimously appointed Andrew Topio after a firefighter-packed ceremony and sold $6.94 million in bonds at 2.7481 percent. Members also revised the health insurance opt-out policy and set September 28 to open and close the warrant for a November 16 special town meeting.Belmont News
Select Board chair previews November town meeting agenda. Chair Taylor Yates said inflation above 3.5 percent is forcing the town to cut services and predicted another Proposition 2½ override in 2028. November's meeting will fund a comprehensive plan and a new sustainability grant manager position.Belmont News
Deed records show $8 million sale among 15 transfers. Belmont deed records for August and September list 15 property transfers, topped by a sale of about $8 million.Belmont News

Patch recaps busy night for Belmont's high school teams. Belmont Patch's morning brief covered results from a busy night of local high school sports matchups.Belmont Patch
Town posts September TA Bulletin newsletter. The Town of Belmont posted its September TA Bulletin, a newsletter roundup of municipal news and updates for residents.Town of Belmont

Tomorrow, 6 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday in hybrid session. Belmont's Select Board holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 21, at 6 p.m. at 455 Concord Avenue.Town of Belmont
Tomorrow, 7 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Monday evening. The Conservation Commission holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 21, at 7 p.m. at 455 Concord Avenue.Town of Belmont
Tomorrow: Board of Health meets Monday in hybrid format. Belmont's Board of Health holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 21; details are on the town's online calendar.Town of Belmont
Tomorrow: School Finance Subcommittee meets Monday. The Belmont School Committee's Finance Subcommittee meets Monday, September 21; see the district calendar for details.Town of Belmont
Tue, Sep 22: Historic District Commission meets remotely Tuesday. Belmont's Historic District Commission holds a remote meeting Tuesday, September 22; agenda details are on the town calendar.Town of Belmont
Tue, Sep 22: Planning Board holds hybrid meeting Tuesday. Belmont's Planning Board meets in hybrid format Tuesday, September 22; see the town calendar for the agenda.Town of Belmont

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