Woman’s Club Finishes Homer House Restorations

The Belmont Woman’s Club has wrapped up its renovations to the William Flagg Homer House. For more than 150 years, the house has lurked, at times spookily, on its Pleasant Street plot. For the last 99 years, the house has served as the home of the Belmont Woman’s Club. And for more than 10 years, the mansion has been undergoing a much-needed facelift. Using Community Preservation Act money, the Woman’s Club fixed the cupola, the enclosed porch at the top…

Belmont’s Top Dog Breeds, Names

According to town data, there are 1,122 licensed dogs in Belmont. Pet owners were required to apply for their 2026 pet licenses by March 15 or be subject to a late fee. Based on the licenses as of mid-March, Labrador…

Reading What’s in the Tarot Cards

Drawing a “Death” card from a tarot deck doesn’t predict your imminent demise. Instead, Janina Majeran, community outreach librarian at the Belmont Public Library, wants you to know it’s not…

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Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont

June 15, 2026
In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting as a “critical constraint” in Belmont. “The cost essentially increases because the permitting is unpredictable,” grad student Josh Young told the Select Board earlier this month. On…

Belmont Resident to Build Community Fridge, Food Pantry

June 12, 2026
When the federal government shut down last fall, resulting in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Amber Porter began wondering how it would impact her fellow Belmont residents. From a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance report, she learned that more…

Town Meeting OKs One-Time Payments Toward Educator Contracts

June 11, 2026
Town Meeting members approved $500,000 to make one-time payments to Belmont’s educators, putting the final touches on the contracts approved in May. “From the outset, the School Committee’s goal was to reach agreements that were fair to employees, good for students, and…

Pedestrian Recovering After Collision on Concord Avenue

June 10, 2026
A 16-year-old girl is recovering after being hit by a car on Concord Avenue on Monday afternoon. According to a Belmont Police press release, the collision occurred at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Winter Street. The Belmont Fire Department brought the…

Belmont High Class of 2026 Dreams Big at Graduation

June 8, 2026
Bouquets of flowers, cars stuffed with golden balloons, and several paper head cutouts signaled a special moment for many young Belmont residents Saturday. On June 6, Harris Field was awash in maroon as the 369 members of the Belmont High School class…
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Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

June 17, 2026
When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont

June 15, 2026
In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting as a “critical constraint” in Belmont. “The cost essentially increases because the permitting is unpredictable,” grad student Josh Young told the Select Board earlier this month. On…

Belmont Girls Rugby Captures Eighth State Title

June 12, 2026
The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy. Last year’s team overwhelmed Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, dominating from start to finish. This year, the game was closer, 36-24, as the Marauders fended…

Belmont Resident to Build Community Fridge, Food Pantry

June 12, 2026
When the federal government shut down last fall, resulting in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Amber Porter began wondering how it would impact her fellow Belmont residents. From a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance report, she learned that more…
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