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The Select Board discussed Belmont Public Schools funding and contract negotiations, then reviewed zoning and parking issues for the Belmont Center Overlay District ahead of the Special Town Meeting. No final vote or agreement was recorded in the minutes.
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Residents and educators urged the Select Board to prioritize school funding and reach a fair contract with educators, citing larger class sizes, reduced programming, limited planning time, and pressure on special education services. The Board also discussed how parking requirements could affect construction costs, housing sizes, and mixed-use development in Belmont Center. Discussions about a possible parking memorandum of understanding were ongoing and would require legal review and formal Board approval.
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