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Belmont Police ‘Not in the Habit’ of Asking Immigration Status

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Photo: Belmont Police badge and patch.  When asked about the department’s policy regarding persons with illegal status in the country, Belmont Police Assistant Captain James MacIsaac said while the department does not have written guidelines, when it comes to conducting local policing, “Belmont’s officers are not in the habit of asking about the immigration status […]

Group Seeking ‘Sanctuary Town’ Status For Belmont

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Photo: Anne Mahon speaking before the Belmont Democratic Town Committee A group of politically progressive Belmont residents is pushing forward with a citizen’s petition designating Belmont a “sanctuary” community to be voted on at the annual Town Meeting in May. “We’re not doing this to wave a flag and make ourselves feel warm inside. There are […]