Government · Select Board
Board delays Chenery roof funding as cost hits $7.5M
Belmont Select Board delays funding for a Chenery Middle School roof after its cost estimate jumped to $7.5 million.
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Government · Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee
Capital Budget Committee Elects Doyle Chair, Reviews Project Costs
Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee elected Doyle chair, Pikcilingis secretary in opening meeting. Christine Doyle and Aaron Pikcilingis were elected in 6-0 votes, each abstaining from voting on their own election.
Government · Economic Development Committee
EDAC Plans Extended Hill's Crossing Zoning Survey
Belmont's economic development committee extended its Hill's Crossing zoning survey for additional weeks to address community concerns.
Government · Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee
Budget Panel Confirms October Budget Summit Series
The Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee confirmed three Budget Summits beginning in October. The committee reviewed assumptions for revenue sources including Chapter 70 aid, New Growth, Investment Income, and Local Receipts, plus expense categories for School, Town, and Facilities.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA Continues Auto-Repair Appeal to October
The Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested administrative appeal over automobile repairs at 23 White Street to its October 5 meeting.
Government · Municipal Light Board
Belmont Light board reviews steep Q2 loss
Belmont Light disclosed an $800,000 preliminary second-quarter loss and more-than-doubled power cost charge.
Government · Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission welcomes members, plans MLK redesign
Belmont Human Rights Commission discussed Martin Luther King breakfast redesign. The commission welcomed new members Zhibek and Jen and discussed plans for the annual event featuring an immigration focus and interactive round-table format instead of keynote speeches.
Government · Select Board
Belmont Select Board Names Topio Interim Fire Chief
Belmont names Andrew Topio interim fire chief, sells $6.94 million in bonds.
Government · Planning Board
Board approves McLean sign waiver, elects officers
The Belmont Planning Board approved a dimensional waiver letting McLean Hospital Corporation install a 27.76-square-foot entrance sign at Olmstead Drive and Pleasant Street, well over the district's 18-square-foot limit.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves McLean Hospital sign waiver, continues multiple cases
Belmont Planning Board unanimously approved a sign waiver for McLean Hospital at its September 8 meeting. Chair Thayer Donham and Co-chair Steve Weinstein were also unanimously elected. The 27.76 square foot standing sign at 115 Mill Street exceeds the district's 18 square foot limit, and public
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