Town to Appeal State Ruling on Belmont Country Club Abatement 

The Belmont Board of Assessors has decided to appeal the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board’s decision to award the Belmont Country Club a “significant” property tax abatement. “Since I’ve been on the Board of Assessors, which is June of this year, discussing what to do in light of this decision has been one of our principal activities,” said Board of Assessors Chair Roy Epstein. According to court documents, the state’s Appellate Tax Board handed down a decision in February that resulted…

11-Year-Old Summits Mount Kilimanjaro

This summer looked a little different for 11-year-old Olivia Trainor. Trainor, a rising sixth-grader at Chenery Upper Elementary School, hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with her mother, Brittany Caruso, last month. The…

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Neighbors: Chestnut Street Project Still Falls Short

October 1, 2026
Five public hearing sessions later, with another on the calendar, the Planning Board has yet to come to a determination on the controversial two-family project on Chestnut Street. The project is located across from Pequossette Park, and neighbors and other residents at…

Parents Say Bus Issues Persist Weeks Into School Year

September 27, 2026
Weeks into the school year, parents say they have faced delayed pickups and drop-offs and even missed stops when it comes to busing for the elementary and middle schools. “You expect there to be kinks that need to be worked out in…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026
Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…
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School Committee Notes, Sept. 8, 2026

September 23, 2026
New Administrators Superintendent Jill Geiser announced that Brittany King is the new assistant principal at Belmont High School. King has worked in the high school as a guidance counselor for the past 12 years. “I’m really excited to step into this new…

With Boom in Requests, Town Considers Public Records Coordinator

September 22, 2026
Town officials are “strongly considering” hiring a part-time administrative employee to manage the growing number of public records requests across departments. “It’s very nuanced and complicated, and one request can take hours and hours of time,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin said. According…

Soccer Night Returns to Belmont

September 21, 2026
The annual Soccer Night returned to Harris Field Saturday night, with the boys taking on Newton North and the girls facing the Westford Ghosts. Both teams enjoyed their evening, as the boys upset the Tigers, 2-1. The girls, in turn, shut out…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 18, 2026

September 21, 2026
Demitri Berlis 1. Favorite school subject: Algebra 2 and Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. Pasternak, Ms. Grossi, Mr. Zilcoski 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Basketball, Belmont Helping Hands 4. What are you most proud of doing…
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Town Clerk Job Description May Be Headed for Update

October 2, 2026
The last time the job description for the town clerk was updated, President Barack Obama was serving his first term, the final episode of Oprah Winfrey’s 25-season run had aired, and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” was top of the charts. “At…

Neighbors: Chestnut Street Project Still Falls Short

October 1, 2026
Five public hearing sessions later, with another on the calendar, the Planning Board has yet to come to a determination on the controversial two-family project on Chestnut Street. The project is located across from Pequossette Park, and neighbors and other residents at…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap – Week in Review

September 29, 2026
The fourth-ranked Marauders posted some impressive results in recent games, continuing their undefeated streak with wins against Woburn and Reading. Against Woburn, on Sept. 22, the offense led the way to a one-sided 8-1 victory. Junior Kendall Regan contributed three goals, with…

Garden Gems: Fall Cleanup: Less is More

September 28, 2026
Fall is a wonderful time in the garden, full of color and activity. Leaves are turning, asters and goldenrods are blooming. Small mammals are skittering around, gathering food stores. Birds are fattening up on seeds and berries while bees and butterflies are…
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