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LGBTQ Alliance Marks 25 Years; Pride Parade Set for May 31

As the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance marks its 25th anniversary this year, it continues to embrace a simple message: You are welcome here, you are safe, and you are seen. Participants in the group’s May 31 Belmont Pride Parade will put those words into action by celebrating and supporting their friends, neighbors and family members from the LGBTQ+ community as they walk the 1.5-mile route. Now in its sixth year, the parade, which has several sponsors, is a popular, joyful event…

Sports

BHS Sophomore Malcolm Were Ascends National Triple Jump Rankings

Questioned about completing a box jump in one of his first track and field practices,…

Sports

Girls Lacrosse Tops Waltham, Will Face Concord-Carlisle in Next Round

As No. 14 Belmont took the field Wednesday night to open its playoff run against…

Business·News

Mint Cannabis License Transferred for $1 Million Fee

The cannabis retailer that planned to open on Pleasant Street has transferred its license to…

News

School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

The School Committee voted Wednesday morning to approve the contracts for all Belmont Education Association…

Business

Business

Real Estate Transactions for April 21, 2026 to May 1, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for April 21, 2026 to May 1, 2026. Includes nine properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026. Includes three properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for March 26, 2026 to April 3, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for March 26, 2026 to April 3, 2026. Includes six properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for March 12, 2026 to March 18, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for March 12, 2026 to March 18, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Feb. 27, 2026 to March 6, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Feb. 27, 2026 to March 6, 2026. Includes 6 properties with prices ranging from…

Arts

Arts·News

Meet the Heart of Kendall School’s Morning Music

Each morning at The Kendall School, passing cars and pedestrians can hear the sounds of joyful piano and a chorus…

Arts·News

Belmont Cartographer Maps Bay State’s Story

The cartographer behind Bostonography, a digital reservoir of original maps that chart Greater Boston, has a confession to make: He’s…

Arts

Belmont to Boston to Broadway: What it Takes to Be a Pit Musician

In a small theater room, jazz drifts into the hallway, filling the playhouse. Actors belt their lyrics over drums, piano,…

Sports

Sports

Postseason Play Next for Belmont High School Lacrosse Teams

Niamh Lesnik sees her team’s potential to make some noise in the MIAA Division I Tournament. Belmont High School girls…

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Wrap (May 20 through May 29)

Boys Track: On Wednesday, May 20, the track team competed at the M-12 Middlesex League Championships. The Marauders placed seventh…

News·Sports

Belmont Rink Generates $270K In Inaugural Season

Word is spreading about the new rink in Belmont. “We’re getting people from all over the place,” said Barb Taylor…

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

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…

Lifestyle

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…

Lifestyle

Celebrating the Arrival of Spring

Concentrating on her target, Olivia Chen, 5, threw her arrow like a javelin during a game of “pitch pot” on April 11, outside the Belmont Public Library. She and her…

Lifestyle

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,…

Arts·Lifestyle·News

Using the Arts to Confront the Racism That’s Not Always Seen

Inside Belmont High School’s Black Box Theater on Friday, Feb. 27, music and poetry will take on a subject some communities might believe they have already solved: racism. But for…

Opinion

Garden Gems: There’s Something About Trillium

by Dorothy Gilman

A few weeks back, I got an email from Native Plant Trust with the breathless subject line, “Trillium week begins…

Generations: In Praise of Life’s Important Little Rituals

by Eric J. Perkins

I write this column in the throes of “Maycember,” that hectic time of year when every minute of every day…

Generations: Revisiting the ‘Sweetest Unadulterated Misery’ of My Teenage Years

by Jessica Barnard

February 1, 1985- Is there more to life than school and boys and clothes and music? I’m flipping through a…

Ask Lisa: Understanding Self-Harm

by Lisa Gibalerio

This week’s question centers around youth engaging in self-harm. A parent writes: I watched one of your recent Youth Risk…

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Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026

Select Board Approves Change to HRC Charge The Select Board voted to approve a revised charge for the Human Rights Commission. According to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates, the previous charge didn’t specify how many members would serve on the commission…

Sports

Belmont Skaters Shine at Theatre On Ice Competitions

May 23, 2026

Theatre On Ice is growing across the United States, and Belmont is well-represented as the figure skating discipline surges. Ten Belmont youth competed in Theatre On Ice at the biennial Nations Cup last month in East Lansing, Michigan, with their Skating Club…

Sports

Belmont Tennis Teams Hosting Opening Round of MIAA Division I Tournament

May 22, 2026

The Belmont High School tennis teams capped strong regular seasons earlier this week, and each garnered enough momentum in the MIAA Division I Power Rankings to open the postseason at home. With brackets released Friday, both will host Round of 32 matches…

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Belmont Education Association Votes to Ratify Contracts

May 22, 2026

After about a year and a half of negotiations, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) voted Thursday night to ratify contracts for all of its bargaining units. The contracts for Unit A, representing teachers, Unit C, representing administrative assistants and clerical aides, and…

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Belmont Celebrates Annual ‘Outstanding Teacher’ Awards

May 22, 2026

The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) held its annual “Outstanding Teacher Award” ceremony May 14 at the Chenery Upper Elementary School. The auditorium was filled with cheering educators, administrators, students, and families as this year’s recipients were honored one by one. The…

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Special Town Meeting Adopts Leaf Blower Bylaw Amendment

May 21, 2026

Town Meeting members voted Monday night to amend the town’s leaf blower bylaw in an attempt to increase enforcement and accountability among local contractors. The bylaw amendment was one of three articles considered by members during a special Town Meeting on May…

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A Perfect Day for Town Day

May 21, 2026

Leonard Street was a hive of activity on Saturday, May 16 as thousands flocked to Belmont Center for Town Day. The weather was letter-perfect, with blue skies and warm, springtime temperatures. The crowd was welcomed by more than 100 booths, featuring everything…

Sports

BHS Sports Wrap (May 11 – May 16)

May 21, 2026

Boys Lacrosse: The No. 17 Marauders are closing out their strongest season in program history. Not only are the boys ranked the highest in their history, but they are also closing in on their all-time single-season goal-scoring record, thanks to 40-point seasons…

News

Town Meeting Votes Down Naming Petition

May 20, 2026

The right to name town assets will stay in the hands of the Select Board, Town Meeting members decided Monday night. Members voted 163-75, with 7 abstentions, to reject a citizen petition filed by Precinct 5 member Tommasina Olson that would have…

News

Butler Student Aims For Jr. Ranger Title

May 20, 2026

Even though Livia Rocha has traveled across the country visiting numerous national parks, she said her favorite nature spot is her own Belmont backyard. The 8-year-old “loves worms and snails, getting her hands dirty, and spending time observing wildlife and wildflowers,” said…

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Chesson Memorial

There will be a short gathering on Saturday, June 6,…

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Quinn

Elizabeth “Betsy” Quinn, 87, died peacefully on April 6 at…

Obituary: Henrietta Parrott Light

Henrietta Parrott Light, of Watertown, died peacefully at her home…

Obituary: Paul Solomon

Paul Solomon, beloved pediatrician, teacher, civic leader, and longtime Belmont…

Obituary: Robert Duncan Young

Robert Duncan Young, 101, of Belmont, entered into eternal rest…

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LGBTQ Alliance Marks 25 Years; Pride Parade Set for May 31

May 29, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

Sports

BHS Sophomore Malcolm Were Ascends National Triple Jump Rankings

May 28, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Questioned about completing a box jump in one of his first track and field practices, Malcolm Were offered a head-turning response. “You know I can dunk, right?” Were said, according to the recollection of coach Paul McDonald. Translation: Of course he could.…

Sports

Girls Lacrosse Tops Waltham, Will Face Concord-Carlisle in Next Round

May 28, 2026

by David Klimasmith

As No. 14 Belmont took the field Wednesday night to open its playoff run against No. 19 Waltham, few were likely betting against them. The Marauders closed the season riding a six-game win streak, anchored by a strong senior core and headlined…

Business·News

Mint Cannabis License Transferred for $1 Million Fee

May 28, 2026

by Mary Byrne

The cannabis retailer that planned to open on Pleasant Street has transferred its license to another retailer, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. Mint Cannabis, LLC, which had signed two different host community agreements with Belmont, sold its license to a group…

News

School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

May 27, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

The School Committee voted Wednesday morning to approve the contracts for all Belmont Education Association bargaining units, bringing a year-and-a-half of contract negotiations to an end. The committee voted unanimously to approve the contracts for Unit A, representing teachers; Unit B, representing…

Sports

Postseason Play Next for Belmont High School Lacrosse Teams

May 27, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Niamh Lesnik sees her team’s potential to make some noise in the MIAA Division I Tournament. Belmont High School girls lacrosse boasts a high-powered offense, improved defense, and an experienced goalie. But a question looms: can they put it all together? “We…

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Wrap (May 20 through May 29)

May 26, 2026

by Contributor

Boys Track: On Wednesday, May 20, the track team competed at the M-12 Middlesex League Championships. The Marauders placed seventh overall, picking up 49 points and delivering multiple standout performances. Senior Mitchell Woo placed first overall in the men’s pole vault, clearing…

Opinion

Garden Gems: There’s Something About Trillium

May 26, 2026

by Dorothy Gilman

A few weeks back, I got an email from Native Plant Trust with the breathless subject line, “Trillium week begins this Sunday!” It went on to say, “Trillium Week at Garden in the Woods is just around the corner! Join us for…

News·Sports

Belmont Rink Generates $270K In Inaugural Season

May 26, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Word is spreading about the new rink in Belmont. “We’re getting people from all over the place,” said Barb Taylor of the Belmont Women’s Hockey program, which welcomes beginner hockey players of all ages. “For the women who play hockey, it’s a…

News

Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026

by Contributor

Opinion

Generations: In Praise of Life’s Important Little Rituals

May 24, 2026

by Eric J. Perkins

I write this column in the throes of “Maycember,” that hectic time of year when every minute of every day feels spoken for. If you’re a parent of school-age children, you’ve got concerts, plays, sporting events, award ceremonies, and graduations. Here in…

Sports

Belmont Skaters Shine at Theatre On Ice Competitions

May 23, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Arts·News

Meet the Heart of Kendall School’s Morning Music

May 23, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

Each morning at The Kendall School, passing cars and pedestrians can hear the sounds of joyful piano and a chorus of young voices pouring from the small schoolhouse on Belmont Street. Inside, preschoolers and kindergarteners gather around a piano, singing, clapping, and…