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Letter to the Editor: Bicycling on Residential Streets

Bicycles and bike paths, Bike Paths, Newsletter, November 2019 Comments Off

Nov 042019

To the Editor: I read the article about traffic in the September/October BCF Newsletter with interest. I frequently ride through Belmont on my bicycle and sometimes drive through. I strongly support the rail trail, the underpass at Alexander Avenue, and the connection to Concord Avenue. But also, I am hoping that Belmont will take more advantage of its dense network of residential streets to provide improved bicycling through routes. The barrier across Claflin Street between Farnham Street and Alexander Avenue offers a good example of such a treatment, though it could be revised to be more bicycle friendly. Clearly its [READ MORE]

Belmont Can Support Business Better

Newsletter, November 2019, Town Committee Meetings Comments Off

Nov 042019

By Katherine Venzke Around town there is constant talk about the state of business in Belmont. How is Belmont Center faring with the new-ish parking meter system? What’s with all the new development in Waverley Square? And how will the Bradford development affect commerce in Cushing Square? These discussions happen on the sidewalks, in cafes, at Town Hall, and in the local media. They also happen, often, at my shop. This “talk” found some direction and mission last year with the formation of the Belmont Business Study Committee (BBSC). The town pulled together business owners from each of the Belmont [READ MORE]

Letter to the Editor: A Single Station at Pleasant Street

January 2016, Newsletter, Transit Comments Off

Jan 132016

Letter to the Editor: A Single Station at Pleasant Street

To the Editor: My first encounter with Belmont was commuting to Belmont Center from North Station as a co-op student working on a census project. In the 70’s it was the most convenient way to reach Belmont without a car. One of the things I loved about the commute was the Belmont Center train station, which is now the Lion’s Club. The elimination of station buildings like Belmont Center has been part of a cultural shift as well as a simple reaction to the economics of staffing and maintenance. Since this comfortable station building has been closed, more often commuters [READ MORE]

Belmont Center Parking: It’s Complicated

Newsletter, November 2015, Parking Comments Off

Nov 062015

Belmont Center Parking: It’s Complicated

By Evanthia Malliris It’s a common sight in Belmont Center, cars poking along Leonard Street, seeking that sweet reward, an open parking spot! A quick dash to the dry cleaners, pick up a coffee, and you’re on your way—and not even late for work. But what if you can’t find that space? Maybe you’ll circle the block a few times, and if you’re not lucky, just head home. You’ll do the errand another time. But why not just park in the large municipal lot behind the Leonard Street businesses, or on a residential side street? After all, it’s just a [READ MORE]

Belmont Center Bridge Clean At Last

Historic Preservation, Newsletter, November 2015 Comments Off

Sep 162015

By Grant Monahon After many years and the efforts of many residents and businesses, Belmont’s 100 year old granite bridge has been cleaned. The project, initiated by Angelo Firenze when he was a selectman, has been undertaken without public funds. The cleaning was commplished with a combination of town-wide professional support and generous donations to the Belmont Citizens Forum from many residents and businesses, including the Belmont Center Business Association, The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, and the Flett Co. The hard work of actually removing the dirt and grime has been possible through the perseverance and energy of Dante Muzzioli, [READ MORE]

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