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Belmont Native Selected by Pope Francis to Lead Maine Diocese
Rev. Robert Deeley, raised in Belmont, to shepherd Maine's 188,000 Catholics.

Email: Franklin@patch.com Phone: 617-308-9912 Hometown: Belmont Birthday: Sometime in March Bio (professional highlights, marital status, hobbies, etc)
I've won five regional journalism awards. I wish I could run - I ran in college and have finished 27 marathons - but I have a broken LCL. I read histories, bios, long winded criticism and I love magazines. I enjoy 19th century romantic literature and British fiction being published today. Love movies in movie theaters. My musical interests run the gambit from a cappella to Zulu chanting but I especially like Richard Strauss, Rita Lee and Broadway showtunes. The official name of my house feline is "Boris, the Russian Circus Cat." Really. Ask the Town Clerk. What else .... Local Hot-Button Issues What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Money, schools and what to do with the growing wild turkey menace. Where do you stand on each of these issues? I wish I had more money, I truly love the schools and eat the turkeys.
Rev. Robert Deeley, raised in Belmont, to shepherd Maine's 188,000 Catholics.

This year, the sing will take place at All Saints' Church on Common Street at 7:30 p.m.
Help a resident help a family half a world away.
The tunnel to Logan will be closed from through March 12. Those driving to the airport will need to take these alternate routes.
Recent incidents handled by the Area-15 officers.
Events occurring in Belmont on Friday, Dec. 20.
Belmont's top pair, Andrew Kelley and Tom Zembowicz, took first in three events and powered a pair of relay squads.
Pending superintendent's "to do" list includes meeting the community and hearing the views of staff, students and residents.
Pending superintendent's "to do" list includes meeting the community and hearing the views of staff, students and residents.
Rev. Robert Deeley, raised in Belmont, to shepherd Maine's 188,000 Catholics.
Two "warming" vehicles were stolen in the past week from private driveways by thieves.
Donate a new or very gently used blanket, bedspread, comforter, or quilt from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the main office at the 40 Prince St. office.
Events occurring in Belmont on Thursday, Dec. 19.
"Whatever side you're on, see another side."
This fiscal year's funding totals $2.7 million, a big jump from the $900K granted in May.
If contract is approved, Phelan will start his new job on July 1.
Residential real estate sales in the neighborhood in the past week.
Despite storm, it will be a "normal" day for Boston Public students.
Unanimous approval by School Committee after other finalist accepted another superintendent position in western Massachusetts.