Losing another local institution to the malls: Charlesbank Books in Belmont

I’ve heard from many of you who have expressed concern for the loss of our Charlesbank bookstore in Belmont Centre. I had a long conversation today with the COO of Barnes and Noble (the chain that owns Charlesbank) and he indicated that there was nothing the community could say to him that would change his decision. Anyone want to start a bookstore in Belmont?

Belmont Municipal Light Dept. proposal for new substation

I was wondering what people think about the Belmont Municipal Light Dept. proposal to build a new substation to handle the increasing peak electricity demand in Belmont (http://www.town.belmont.ma.us/public_documents/BelmontMA_LightNews/Announcements/WC%20packet%20for%2010-14-09%20meeting.pdf; the presentation was video’d at the Oct. 14 Warrant Committee meeting, http://www.belmontmedia.org/public/new_shows.html#warr).  As I understand from the BMLD materials, the project would cost $34 million and be …

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What is your position on HB1785?

Greetings – I have resided in Belmont since 1982 and lived here also in 1972-1973. I believe the Massachusetts alimony practice is very unfair. I hope you support HB 1785 – is that so? If you have not already, please read the recent WSJ and Metrowest articles (and comments) which describe the issues. I look …

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invitation to an arts exhibit in State House (today and tomorrow)

Dear My Representative,   I sincerely invite you to Zhen Shan Ren Art Exhibit in Doric Hall, State House. It is on exhibition from now-5pm today and 10am-1pm tomorrow.   This arts exhibit beautifully displays the inhumane persecution against Falun Dafa practitioners in China and practitioners’ strong belief.   If you can spare some time …

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