Government · Select Board
Belmont Launches FY28 Budget Planning Process
Belmont held the first of three FY28 budget summits, warning a new override will likely be needed in fiscal 2029.
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Government · Select Board
Finance Officials Present FY28 Budget Framework
Belmont finance officials told a joint budget summit the town's $8.4 million override will now stretch through fiscal 2028, a year longer than originally planned.
Morning Brief
Belmont Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Hospital plans $20 million psychiatry center
McLean Hospital is planning a $20 million center for metabolic psychiatry research in Belmont, according to a trade publication. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs Chandler and Chestnut Street permits; Belmont previews new stormwater fee options.
Government · Warrant Committee
Warrant Committee defers votes on fall warrant
Belmont's Warrant Committee heard dueling accounts of a stalled town clerk pay review and previewed a fall warrant it will vote on November 12.
Morning Brief
Belmont Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Brighton Street repaving set for Oct. 26-28
Public works crews will mill and repave Brighton Street between Pleasant and Oliver on Oct. 26 and 28. From our own coverage: Belmont offers monthly vaccine clinics through December; Brighton Street milling, paving set for Oct. 26 and 28.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Backs Two Zoning Warrant Articles
Belmont's Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend two zoning bylaw amendments required by a new state law, then kept the hearing open for edits.
Morning Brief
Vaccine clinic returns Wednesday, two more ahead
Belmont holds a flu and COVID vaccine clinic Wednesday, with two more set through December. From our own coverage: Belmont offers monthly vaccine clinics through December.
Government · Select Board
Select Board votes to oppose cannabis Question 8
The Belmont Select Board voted unanimously to oppose state ballot Question 8, citing local cannabis business impacts.
Morning Brief
Belmont real estate report tracks September trust transfers
Belmont's September housing market drew renewed attention as a wave of trust-based transfers kept sale prices climbing past the million-dollar mark, raising questions about who is really buying into town. From our own coverage: Belmont real estate report tracks September trust transfers.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18, 2026
Belmont's obituary notices this week include four people with ties to the town: MacDonald, Melanie; Johnston, Lawrence; Bamburova, Svetlana.
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