Police chief warns of scam surge

From Belmont News

• Police chief addresses scam surge, launches academy. Belmont's new police chief says check washing scams are hitting mailboxes almost weekly as the department launches its first Community Police Academy this month, five months into his tenure.Belmont News
• Select Board weighs new citizen petition policy. Belmont's Select Board took up a new policy for handling citizen petitions after a member objected that it hadn't been made available for public review ahead of the vote.Belmont News

Belmont on Wed, Oct 7

• Town's switch to state insurance raises coverage questions. Belmont Patch reports the town's move to state run health insurance could change coverage for municipal employees and retirees, though the item offered few details on the transition.Belmont Patch
• Water main construction timeline posted for October. The town posted its projected October 2026 timeline for ongoing water system construction, giving residents a month by month look at work still ahead on Belmont's water projects.Town of Belmont
• State voter guide posted ahead of November election. The Commonwealth's online voter guide and additional voting resources for the November state election are now available, as Belmont prepares for in-person early voting later this month.Town of Belmont
• Belmont High volleyball win streak reaches seven. Belmont High's volleyball team has won seven straight matches and climbed the rankings, Belmontonian reported, highlighted by a tight five set win over Wayland and strong play from libero Layla Cadet.Belmontonian

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 p.m.: Information Technology Advisory Committee meets Thursday. Belmont's Information Technology Advisory Committee meets Thursday evening to continue its work on town technology initiatives.Town of Belmont
• Thu, Oct 8: Municipal Light Board holds hybrid meeting Thursday. Belmont's Municipal Light Board holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, open to both in-person and remote attendance.Town of Belmont
• Thu, Oct 8: Transportation Advisory Committee meets Thursday. Belmont's Transportation Advisory Committee meets Thursday to continue its work on town transportation issues.Town of Belmont
• Tue, Oct 13, 7:00 p.m.: Land Management Committee meets on Lone Tree Hill. The Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill meets remotely Tuesday evening to discuss stewardship of the town's Lone Tree Hill conservation property.Town of Belmont
• Tue, Oct 13, 7:00 p.m.: Hunger in Belmont forum set for October 13. Belmont Patch lists a Hunger in Belmont event at Belmont High School's Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., part of a food insecurity awareness program.Belmont Patch
• Wed, Oct 14: Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday. Belmont's Community Preservation Committee meets remotely Wednesday evening for its regular business.Town of Belmont

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