Markey Makes His Case Ahead of Sept. 1 Primary

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Markey Makes Case for Reelection Ahead of Democratic Primary

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, 80, spoke Saturday with five Greater Boston nonprofit news outlets, outlining his views on affordability, health care, housing and immigration ahead of the Sept. 1 Democratic primary, in which he is challenged by Rep. Seth Moulton of the state's 6th District. On housing, Markey pointed to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act he worked on with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, along with Warren's $500 billion bill to create 3.5 million new housing units nationwide. Belmont voters will also weigh contested state races, with Sen. William Brownsberger and Rep. Dave Rogers facing challengers Daniel Lander and Nomita Ganguly.

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Equal Justice Book Group to Meet Monday at Library

The Equal Justice Book Group, co-hosted by Belmont Against Racism and the Belmont Public Library, meets Monday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss "Bad Feminist: Essays" by Roxane Gay.

Belmont Against Racism

Deadline to Apply for State Primary Vote-by-Mail Ballots is Tuesday

Belmont voters who want to vote by mail in the Sept. 1 State Primary must submit their application to the Town Clerk's office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Town of Belmont

Belmont Assessors Call Meeting Over Country Club Tax Dispute

The Belmont Board of Assessors will hold a hybrid public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m., including an executive session on litigation strategy with the Belmont Country Club.

Town of Belmont

Belmont Chess Club Meets at the Library

Belmont Chess Club meets from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 23, in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library. The volunteer-led club is open to all ages and skill levels.

Belmont Public Library

Pickup Soccer Shifts to Belmont High Turf Field

The Cambridge/Belmont Microsoccer Kickabout's coed pickup game runs 9 to 10:30 a.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 23; players should assemble at the Belmont High School turf field since grass fields are closed for maintenance.

Cambridge / Belmont Microsoccer Kickabout

Family Bootcamp Listed at Winn Brook This Morning

Belmont Recreation's Sunday Funday Family Bootcamp is scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m. today at Winn Brook Soccer Field 1; participants should confirm the field is open given nearby closures.

Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center