Mary Byrne

From conference room seating to the reading chairs in the children’s room, everything at the new Belmont Public Library has been tried and tested with durability and ease of future maintenance in mind. “We sat in so many chairs, looked at so many differen... See more

Despite encouragement from union leaders, the Select Board declined to state a position or preference for an internal or external candidate in the police chief selection process. “I think this job is too important to hire anybody except for the best candi... See more

Though rink rental rates were “all across the board” in surrounding communities, an apples-to-apples comparison was all but impossible for a consultant hired by the town to assess the appropriateness of rates set by the Select Board. “We received a lot of... See more

For two of the newest recruits to the Belmont Fire Department, joining the fire service offered them an opportunity to continue their career of service. “Coming from the military, I knew it was a common pathway for veterans to get into the fire service,” ... See more

In a survey of 60 Belmont High School students, roughly 35% reported using the same password for more than six of their online accounts; 33% for one to three accounts; and 18% for four to six online accounts. Meanwhile, just 11.7% of respondents, seven st... See more