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Foundation newsThere's a lot going on at the foundation. Here are some highlights: MBLC Approves Grant ApplicationJuly 2011: Belmont is placed third on the wait list to receive a $7.5 million construction grant for a new library. January 2011: The Board of Library Trustees submitted an application for a state construction grant. 2011 Town Meeting: Town meeting approves grant application and preliminary design concept. Visit the library Web site to see schematics and get more information. One Book One BelmontIn 2011, our third Community read featured Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, by Stephen Puleo. The committee members chose Dark Tide because of its compelling story and its exploration of historical themes – immigration, ethnic stereotyping, terrorism, corporate responsibility, a struggling economy, and more – still relevant to our life today. The author, Stephen Puleo, spoke at the Beech Street Center the evening of March 24, 2011, following a series of activities including an art exhibit, film, lectures, book discussions, and children’s and teen activities. The month of One Book One Belmont events closed on a festive note, as seventy-five Belmont residents joined Stephen Puleo for a tour of the North End on Saturday, April 2. Visit the One Book One Belmont Web site, and Flickr page for more information and photos. All Cooped Up Henhouse Tour
Watch for more events in the near future. In the newsRecent stories in the news, from Belmont's Citizen-Herald unless otherwise noted.
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This was a great event, and all of the visitors had fun seeing some of Belmont's henhouses. We raised money for the new library and raised awareness of the need.