Read the May/June 2024 Newsletter
In this issue:
Belmont’s Section 3A Rezoning Process Explained
Belmont is undergoing a significant rezoning process in response to the state’s MBTA Communities Act, commonly referred to as Section 3A. Read the summary or the full version.
Vacancy Registry Could be Good for Business
One of the key issues that both the Vision 21 Implementation Committee and the Economic Development Committees grapple with is the long-term vacant storefronts in our vital commercial areas: Belmont Center and Cushing Square. Read more.
Vision for a Better Belmont: Chris Ryan
Q&A with Belmont’s town planner and director of planning. Read more.
Beavers vs Us: Who Manages Stormwater Best?
There’s a lot of complexity but not much bureaucracy involved when beavers take action to manage stormwater. Read more.
Dr. Priya Patel with Loki the screech owl at the Massachusetts State House. Photo: Judy Sheldon
Managing Nature Without Pesticides
Whether we’re growing tidy-looking lawns, tree-lined paths to meander, or flower or vegetable gardens, our yards and our parks also provide food and shelter for other creatures. Read more.
Belmont Has a New List of Preferred Trees
Belmont’s shade tree committee, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the tree warden, has developed a list of preferred native trees for planting by the town on public property, for contractors planting street trees, and for residents who are seeking information for their gardens. Read more.
Restoration Resumes on Lone Tree Hill
A crew of 18 technicians, crew leaders, designer, and managers gathered on Lone Tree Hill early on the misty morning of March 15. They were there for the third and final day of their work season kick-off with a day of training on Belmont conservation land. Read more.
2023 Biodiversity Builders with Representative Dave Rogers (top left) and Executive Director Jean Devine (front, second from left). Photo courtesy of Jean Devine
How to be a Biodiversity Builder
An open mind, eagerness to learn new things, a willingness to work with peers from different schools, and a tolerance for hot weather, a bit of rain, and getting dirty are all it takes to be a Biodiversity Builder. Read more.
Tim and Rona Carroll. Photo courtesy of Tim Carroll
Profiles in Belmont: Farmer Tim
Choosing a favorite vegetable or melon, if you happen to be Farmer Tim Carroll, is like choosing a favorite child. Read more.
10th Annual Lone Tree Hill Volunteer Day
The volunteers included Girl Scouts Troop 82339, Cityside Subaru employees, and citizens from Belmont and the surrounding communities. Read more.
BCF Wins Customer’s Choice Award
BCF director Vincent Stanton, Jr. displayed the BCF’s Customers’ Choice award from Watertown Savings Bank. Thank you to Watertown Savings Bank and to all the BCF supporters who voted for the BCF! Read more.
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