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What It Means to Be a Belmont Graduate

The Belmont High School Class of 2026 will cross the stage on June 6, marking an end to their high school career. For students, a high school diploma might be a ticket to a new chapter of their lives. For school leaders, it encapsulates 12 years of education and work to instill values, critical thinking, and modern skills, preparing students for success. In Belmont, the school district has strived to adapt its classrooms to an ever-changing world, and while the…

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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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Sidewalks, Roads, Top Town Meeting Night 5

June 4, 2026
Turns out, it’s not always enough just to check your email’s spam folder. On Wednesday night, Town Meeting authorized the town to pay an unpaid invoice from fiscal year 2025 totaling $1,316 for water bottles at the Fire Department. How did such…

Zoning Dominates Town Meeting Discussion

June 4, 2026
Town Meeting has empowered the Select Board to issue or deny sewer permits, oversee or deny new connections, and explore the acquisition of private sewers without further Town Meeting approval. The bylaw, voted on Monday night, addresses a situation that arose in…
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Despite Fewer SNAP recipients, Food Insecurity Persists

June 2, 2026
Compared to the same time last year, fewer Belmont households are enrolled in the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP — but local food assistance advocates say the numbers don’t capture the reality of what’s happening in town.…

Budget Increases Driven By Health Insurance Costs

June 1, 2026
In the coming weeks, Town Meeting will be asked to consider the town’s $171.7 million operating budget, representing a $2.1 million, or 1.3%, increase over the current fiscal year budget. That $171.7 million funds schools, the municipal department, and shared services, among…

See Where the Class of 2026 Was Accepted Into College

May 30, 2026
The countdown to graduation for Belmont High School is on. Seniors wrapped up their final day of high school on May 22 and now anxiously await their chance to cross the stage on June 6. Many have already committed to a college…

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

May 29, 2026
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…

School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

May 27, 2026
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…
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Postseason Play Next for Belmont High School Lacrosse Teams

May 27, 2026
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…

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

May 26, 2026
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…
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Community Joins Belmont Pride Parade

June 5, 2026
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The Belmont Pride Parade stepped off May 31, winding through Belmont Center. This was the sixth installment of the 1.5-mile march. The parade is put on by the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.…

Sidewalks, Roads, Top Town Meeting Night 5

June 4, 2026
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Turns out, it’s not always enough just to check your email’s spam folder. On Wednesday night, Town Meeting authorized the town to pay an unpaid invoice from fiscal year 2025 totaling $1,316 for water bottles at the Fire Department. How did such…

Zoning Dominates Town Meeting Discussion

June 4, 2026
by
Town Meeting has empowered the Select Board to issue or deny sewer permits, oversee or deny new connections, and explore the acquisition of private sewers without further Town Meeting approval. The bylaw, voted on Monday night, addresses a situation that arose in…
vegetables

Despite Fewer SNAP recipients, Food Insecurity Persists

June 2, 2026
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Compared to the same time last year, fewer Belmont households are enrolled in the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP — but local food assistance advocates say the numbers don’t capture the reality of what’s happening in town.…

Budget Increases Driven By Health Insurance Costs

June 1, 2026
by
In the coming weeks, Town Meeting will be asked to consider the town’s $171.7 million operating budget, representing a $2.1 million, or 1.3%, increase over the current fiscal year budget. That $171.7 million funds schools, the municipal department, and shared services, among…
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