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Belmont board keeps beach bathrooms closed, agrees to open park restrooms during town-hall hours
Summary
After repeated vandalism and maintenance costs, the Select Board voted to keep Belmont Beach restrooms closed; park restrooms will be opened only during town-hall operating hours with building-and-grounds assigned to open and lock facilities.
The Belmont Select Board voted to keep beach restrooms closed because of repeated vandalism and high maintenance costs, and directed staff to open park restrooms during town-hall operating hours.
A citizen request asked the town to open the beach bathrooms on warm days, noting families use the park and beach. Staff and board members described a history of vandalism, illegal overnight use, and costly cleanups, including diapers stuffed in toilets and damaged fixtures. Staff said porta-potties have been used as a lower-cost alternative and that lifeguards and scheduled park staffing affect opening windows.
After discussion, a motion passed to keep the beach bathrooms closed but to open the park bathrooms during town-hall hours; building-and-grounds staff will handle opening and closing. Board members said they will announce precise hours and coordinate operational details internally. No additional funding was approved at the meeting.
