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For School Committee: Lougee and Griffiths Are The Clear Choice

Blogging Belmont

There's no more important institution in Belmont than our public schools. There's no more important elected body than the School Committee, which is the community's voice to the School Administration. In this year's School Committee race, I think there... »

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Vote Scharfman For Selectman On Monday

Blogging Belmont

I think there's an abundance of evidence that Dan Scharfman is the right choice in the Selectman's race, and what Belmont needs to move the Board Of Selectman (and Belmont) into the future. His intelligence, patience, work ethic, and his preference for... »

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Proposition 2 1/2 Overrides: 1999 to 2011- How Does Belmont Compare?

Blogging Belmont

In Belmont, April 2, 2012 will mark 10 years since the passage of the last non debt-exclusion Proposition 2 1/2 override. That's a long time, but its useful here to compare our drought with those of our peer communities. That's what I've tried to do he... »

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The Benefits of Bilingualism (Hint: It Makes Your Kids Smarter!)

Blogging Belmont

An interesting article on the benefits of being bilingual. Besides being able to talk to more folks - it makes you smarter and your brain more resilient, according to recent studies. Read the New York Times article on the latest findings. »

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Red-Lined: Proposed MBTA Cuts Would Hit Belmont Hard

Blogging Belmont

Unless the legislature comes through with funding to support the T in its current (already reduced, fared-up) state, the cuts are going to be deep. According to the released document, the T is proposing two alternate plans - both of them bad, and one o... »

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