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Belmont capital committee completes draft report for Town Meeting

Belmont capital committee prepares report as healthcare costs threaten budget. The Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee met remotely Friday to prepare its Town Meeting report, with particular focus on the Chenery roof project and capital stabilization fund allocations. Member Chris Doyle briefed

Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee extends model to FY33, studies retirement cost scenarios.

Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee extended its financial model through fiscal year 2033 and examined a scenario raising the Retirement Board COLA base from $13,000 to $15,000. The change carries an estimated cost of $500,000 in FY27 and $3.6 million over eight years, according to the minutes.

Historic District Commission approves three projects including fence, paint, and mortar work

Historic District Commission approves three Certificate of Appropriateness applications, advancing exterior work citywide. Chair Carl Solander and members unanimously approved Benjamin Moore White Dove trim paint at 27 Wellington Lane and a cedar fence replacement at 486 Concord Avenue, though a

Committee removes enterprise funds from consent agenda

Belmont capital budget committee approves enterprise and CPC projects. The Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee voted 6 to 0, with 1 abstention, to remove Articles 28A and 28B, totaling $2.59 million in Water, Sewer, and Stormwater enterprise capital expenditures, from the proposed Town Meeting

Belmont retirement board posts director job before Martin departure

The Belmont Contributory Retirement Board unanimously voted to post its director position as Joseph Martin plans fall retirement. The board will advertise on the PERAC Website and through Massachusetts Municipal Accounting, Auditors and Accountants, and Treasurers and Collectors websites to allow