Belmont Journal: Aug. 23rd show

Get your local news update in 30 minutes on the latest Belmont Journal, hosted by Roger Colton. Here's a glimpse of this show' topics:

• Learn about the four new modular classrooms at Burbank Elementary school
• Belmont Manor proposes an assisted living facility for South Pleasant Street showing what can be done if the district is re-zoned
• National Grid lockout causes delay in Belmont road repair projects
• Eligible seniors can get up to $1,500 off their property taxes thanks to an increase approved by the selectmen for the senior work off program
• The Belmont High School championship rugby team is honored by the Boston Red Sox
• The Belmont Public Library receives a very generous donation from a former resident
• Meet Belmont's chairman talks about the townwide information fair
• Smart water meters will be coming to all Belmont homes later this fall or early in the new year
• Jane Peters gives you an update on events happening around Belmont on the Community Calendar

Be sure to tune in on Ch. 9 (COMCAST) & Ch. 29 (VERIZON) on Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 p.m., Mondays at 9 p.m., Tuesdays at 10 p.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 p.m. or everyday at 1 p.m. on every day at 1.p.m. on Ch. 96 (COMCAST) & Ch. 30 (VERIZON) or Visit bit.ly/belmontjournal