Belmont Week in Review: Sex Offender In Town, Colton on the Run, Special on Nov. 4

For the first time anyone can remember, the highest-level sex offender is living in Belmont, creating a great deal of anxiety and concern among residents and parents. The Belmont Police along with the school department will be holding a public meeting on the matter on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Roger Colton, of the Energy Committee and solar power advocate, has formed a committee For possible run for Selectman in the April Town Election. He is running for Ralph Jones' seat on the Board.

The Special Town Meeting has been set for Monday, Nov. 4. There are three articles on the agenda: Demolition Delay, Sidewalk Snow Removal and putting a new "rug" on Harris Field.

Initial requests for funds from the town's Community Preservation Act coffers top $3.7 million including $2 million for the Underwood Pool reconstruction. 

The latest version of saving the historic Clark House includes moving to a site on the land of Public Library and using the building as headquarters for the Belmont  Historical Society. Stay tuned. 

Belmont names Winthrop's head of town buildings its new combined Facilities Manager after approving the concept three years ago .

The five seven candidates for the 5th Congressional race weighed in on Syrian intervention hours before the President addressed the nation on the matter. 

The town is seeking two residents to serve on the New Financial Task Force. Long hours, no pay.

Crews are digging up Belmont roadways in a big way as part of repaving and infrastructure work.

Assistant Town Administrator Kellie Hebert bids the town farewell as she becomes the Town Manager of Topsfield.

Despite losing its home opener, 28-0 to Stoneham, the Belmont Marauders Football team showed evidence that they can play while Boys and Girls Soccer continue to roll along undefeated.