Read the November/December 2025 BCF Newsletter.

In this issue:

Belmont Community Path Hits Major Milestone

On September 10, the design team led by Nitsch Engineering delivered the 75% design submission to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). This submission marks a significant step forward for Phase I of the Belmont Community Path. Read more.

Town Meeting OK’s Community Path Right of Way

On October 22,Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly to approve two warrant articles that clear the way for the town to assemble the right of way (ROW) for the community path. Read more.

Serving Those Who Served

For this installment of Vision for a Better Belmont, we sat down with Bob Upton to learn how Belmont supports its veterans, the challenges they face, and how all of us can contribute to building a stronger community for those who have served. Read more.

Rock Meadow Lacks a Conservation Restriction

The Belmont Conservation Commission is seeking to provide Rock Meadow with the same level of enduring protection as the adjoining Lone Tree Hill and Beaver Brook Reservation lands: a conservation restriction. Read more.

Opinion: Service in Belmont

One of the greatest assets of our community is the many residents who take time out of their busy schedules to work on bettering our town. This spirit of volunteerism is something that we now struggle to impart to younger community members. Read more.

Miyawaki Forest Planted at Belmont Middle and High School

On Saturday, October 4, dozens of volunteers of all ages gathered at Belmont Middle and High School to plant a Miyawaki forest, also known as a mini forest.  Read more.

MyRWA Protects and Restores Mystic Watershed

The Belmont Citizens Forum spoke with Patrick Herron, executive director of MyRWA, about the challenges and opportunities of protecting the Mystic River and its 21 communities. Read more.

Profiles in Belmont: Andrew Mountford

Andrew Mountford—founder and executive director of the Belmont After School Enrichment Collaborative (BASEC)—is frank-eyed, energetic, and patient. A dozen profiles should be written about him, and someone needs to patent his personality. Read more.

Who Built the Homer House?

The William Flagg Homer House is a Belmont story with two mysteries. The first mystery is who was the architect who designed and built the Homer House. Read more.

Book Review: Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben

In his latest book, Here Comes the Sun, environmental writer and activist Bill McKibben offers a compelling case for why solar energy may be the most hopeful—and practical—path forward in the fight against climate change. Read more.

Letter to the Editor

“Love the publication of this article [“Where Does the Water Go?”, BCF Newsletter, September/October 2025], but there is an important correction to make.” Read more.