The MassDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising will receive testimony on the proposed billboard at 64 Lincoln Street in Brighton on Thursday, September 14. Senators Brownsberger and DiDomenico and Representatives Honan and Moran sent a strong letter of opposition when the application was up for review in June, and have submitted a second letter of opposition. …
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BELMONT CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS
Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 16, 2017. Awards typically range between $200 – $800 for events occurring between January and Sept 2018. The Belmont Cultural Council has set an October 16 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According …
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Belmont Planning Board Library Relocation Proposal
Over the summer a member of the Belmont Planning Board put forward an unusual proposal to relocate the main library to the Waverly Square Belmont Car Wash property in conjunction with units of senior housing.
Meet Belmont 2017 Community Information Fair
We’ll be there!
Winthrop Square Shadow Issue
I expect that the controversial legislation will come up for consideration in an informal session on Monday and I will not oppose it.
Forum on the Media
What is the Role of Media in Our Democracy? Is the media contributing to the division between the left and the right? How will Donald Trump’s Presidency affect news coverage? How (or should) the media respond to accusations that they are distributing “fake” news? Does the desire to appear neutral create an environment where false …