Feds OK $8M Grant for Marathon Bombing Victim Assistance

The money will help groups that assisted in the bombing's aftermath.

Gov's Climate Change Plan Includes $50M For Backup Power, Seawalls

Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.

Got A Pothole? Fill It Online

Belmont's Department Public Work's web site will get the word to them about the pothole eating your tires.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.

Think the Town's Value of Your House is Too High? Abatement Applications Are Now Available

But this is a limited time offer: applications must be in by Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.

Belmont Snow Budget Still in the Black … For Now

If the coffers run dry for snow removal, the next step would be seeking a transfer from the reserve fund.

Baghdady Files Nomination Papers for Belmont Selectman

Former chairman of the Planning Board will challenge Roger Colton for the seat being vacated by the retiring Ralph Jones.

Obamacare Regulations Cripple State’s Health Connector

The state’s website needed to make changes to comply with the new federal Affordable Care Act.

Billions Are Being Wasted in the Massachusetts Health Care System

There isn’t a link between high-spending hospitals and high quality.

Has Air Traffic Noise Over Belmont Got You Down? Then Send a Letter

Write on how aircrafts flying over your abode is impacting your quality of life.

Massachusetts Launches New Electronic Medical Records System

Health care leaders say electric medical records can help improve care while lowering costs.

Wellington Will Host First Municipal Solar Panel Set Up in Belmont

Proposal by Belmont Energy Committee took two years and the OK from the Planning Board.

Brownsberger Named Chair of Joint Judiciary Committee, Focus on Sentencing Reform

Will bring his well-known pragmatic approach to the committee.

New Underwood Pool Designs Given Public Debut Jan. 16

Public participation critical in what design is presented to voters in April's Town Election.

Take a Look at Belmont's New Substation

Designed approved by the Planning Board.

How Would You Rate Belmont’s Plowing During The Nor'easter?

Was Belmont's effort up to snuff in the snow and bitter cold?

Belmont Trash, Recycling Still On For Today Despite Nor'easter

Have your garbage on the curb or you'll be keeping it for an extra week.

Belmont's Snow Movers: DPW Expects to Stay Ahead of Nor'easter

Highway Department goal: keeping the major routes through town passable.

Belmont Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 6 PM to 9 AM Friday

No on-street parking or parking in municipal lots for the 15 hours the emergency is in effect.

Belmont Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 6 PM to 9 AM Friday

No on-street parking or parking in municipal lots for the 15 hours the emergency is in effect.

What To Know If Belmont Declares a Snow Emergency

Some basic information what to know if an emergency is declared in Belmont.

Community Path Public Forum Set for Jan. 22

To provide information, answer questions and receive feedback on a possible bike/pedestrian path through Belmont.

Nomination Papers Now Available For Belmont Town-Wide Offices, Town Meeting Representatives

Candidates must have papers into Town Clerk's Office by Feb. 11 at 5 p.m.

Preservation Committee OK's Seven Proposals for Funding

This fiscal year's funding totals $2.7 million, a big jump from the $900K granted in May.

State to Private Employers: Send Your Workers Home Early Tuesday

Belmont's Trash Collection, Disposal Contracts Set for Next Several Years

Town will continue to use Russell for collection and a North Andover plant for disposal.

Belmont High Renovation Project Past Over by State … Again

Despite a decade of rejections, School Committee will resubmit statement of interest in $90 million plus project this April.

Watertown's Treasurer Takes Belmont's Assistant Town Administrator Position

Phyllis Marshall-Hartman has spent the past dozen years working at Watertown Town Hall.

Belmont's New Property Tax Rate Pushes Half of All Homes' Yearly Bill Over $10K

Board of Assessors advise against a split residential/commercial property rate.

Sidewalk Shoveling Bylaw Not Yet Ready for Weekend Snow 'Storm'

Snow shoveling bylaw has yet to be approved by state AG's office as it waits under a pile of paperwork.

Belmont's Veteran Agent Set to Resign, Town Seeks Part-Time Replacement

John Maguranis is also Belmont's Animal Control Officer.

A Pool of Shoes: New Underwood Pool Will Cost Taxpayers a Trip to Marshall's

Taxpayers will pony up a double Jackson annually for a new swimming hole.

Which Community Had the Highest Voter Turnout?

The highest vote total was 48% in one town.

Clark Carries Belmont With Ease in Special Election for 5th Rep Seat

Democrat from Melrose will be Belmont's representative in Washington.

Clark Projected to win US Rep Race

Clark will take seat vacated by Senator Ed Markey.

Belmont Votes Today: Special General Election for US Representative

Polls will remain open until 8 p.m. tonight.

Need a Ride to Vote? The Belmont League of Women Voters Will Help

League of Women Voters volunteers will take those who require help to the polls.

State Income Tax Rate to Drop

You'll pay 5.2 percent this coming tax season instead of 5.25 percent.

Public Tells Designers What They Want And Don't Want In A New Underwood Pool

Designers now have an idea what will go into a new pool besides a diving board.

The Budget 2014: Good News From the State Could Ease Belmont's Budget Crunch

While the most recent revenue projections for fiscal 2015 are conservative, come back in March for more realistic estimates.