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Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student Organization, the board of the Belmont Historical Society, and the League of Women Voters. Since 2002, shortly after graduating from Merrimack College, she has served on Town Meeting. Prior to her ZBA appointment, she was a member of…

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Etiquette Classes Emphasize Empathy and Confidence

When Emily Post’s “Etiquette” was first published in 1922, it advised against hiring butlers with mustaches and included advice on proper finger bowl use, among other now outdated passages. However, the doyenne of manners also made remarkably relevant statements on…

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‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

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Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…
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Belmont Students Score Well on AP Exams

March 20, 2026
By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Massachusetts topped the charts in Advanced Placement (AP) scores in 2025. Data from the College Board show 35.8% of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an…

Keeping History Alive In Belmont

March 19, 2026
Had it not been for the intervention of the Historic District Commission nearly 30 years ago, Belmont Center — specifically the municipal building campus — might look a lot different than it does today. According to Precinct 1 Town Meeting member Anne…

Welcoming the Year of The Horse

March 19, 2026
The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Belmont Center on Sunday, March 15. People in attendance enjoyed cultural performances, crafts, and Asian snacks. The parade also welcomed the rolling Lunar New Year motorcade, which began in Boston…

‘Swatting’ Call Sends BMHS Into Brief Shelter-in-Place

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Students at the Belmont Middle and High School briefly sheltered in place Wednesday after the Belmont Police Department received a “swatting” call, claiming shots were fired inside the school, according to Superintendent Jill Geiser. In an email to middle and high school…

Golfing at the Library

March 18, 2026
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Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…

New Roof Planned for Chenery Building

March 14, 2026
Chenery Upper Elementary School, Belmont Public Schools (BPS), and town officials recently presented a plan to replace the school’s roof — the final of three major renovations to the building. According to initial estimates, the roof work is expected to cost $4.2…
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Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

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Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student…
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March 27, 2026
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Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

Ask Lisa: Should Teenagers Learn to Push Through?

March 26, 2026
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Ask Lisa: Should Teenagers Learn to Push Through? By Lisa Gibalerio, Belmont Voice columnist When teens falter and opt out of an obligation, how do we best support them—by honoring their withdrawal, or by urging them to work past inner misgivings and…

‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

March 25, 2026
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Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
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The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…

Generations: If Not You, Then Who?

March 20, 2026
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It’s late, and I’m lying down in bed with my phone inches away from my face, scrolling endlessly. Story after story pops up. A headline screams about violence and war. A mother cries on my screen, talking about how she cannot afford…
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Belmont Students Score Well on AP Exams

March 20, 2026
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By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Massachusetts topped the charts in Advanced Placement (AP) scores in 2025. Data from the College Board show 35.8% of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an…

Keeping History Alive In Belmont

March 19, 2026
by
Had it not been for the intervention of the Historic District Commission nearly 30 years ago, Belmont Center — specifically the municipal building campus — might look a lot different than it does today. According to Precinct 1 Town Meeting member Anne…

Welcoming the Year of The Horse

March 19, 2026
by
The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Belmont Center on Sunday, March 15. People in attendance enjoyed cultural performances, crafts, and Asian snacks. The parade also welcomed the rolling Lunar New Year motorcade, which began in Boston…
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