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New Tool Allows Residents a New Perspective on Zoning

Anyone in the public will soon be able to fiddle around with things like building height and dimensions, setbacks and parking requirements to see how financially feasible certain projects may be to a developer in Belmont. The digital feasibility tool is being developed at no cost to the town by Harvard Kennedy School graduate Joshua Young, as town officials work with residents to create a new overlay zoning district in the Brighton Street corridor area. Known as the Hill’s Crossing…

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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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Town Streamlines Volunteer Application Process

August 6, 2026
A little over 100 volunteers are needed on committees and boards in Belmont, according to town officials. Of that number, 77 openings are from committee members whose terms expire this year and who are eligible for reappointment; 28 are outright vacancies. “That’s…

Belmont Residents React to Teacher’s Arrest

August 5, 2026
Emotions were high Monday night as residents were offered the chance to ask questions and get more information about what led to the arrest of a longtime, well-regarded middle school teacher. “I’ve had a lot of interactions with Mr. Dyer … This…

Belmont Police Department Swears in Two New Officers

August 4, 2026
The Belmont Police Department recently swore in two new officers at Town Hall. Officers Emily Ricci and Robert Ludwig will begin working for the department immediately, according to Police Chief Shane Smith. Ricci and Ludwig are among the first officers Smith has…

Butler Welcomes New Principal

August 3, 2026
Jeff Haines joined Belmont Public Schools as the principal of Butler Elementary School earlier this month. Haines most recently served as the principal of Washington Elementary School in Lowell. He was previously an assistant principal in Lowell and Derry, New Hampshire. “I’m…

State Recognizes Local Military Historian, Brigadier General

August 2, 2026
Brig. Gen. Leonid Kondratiuk received a 2026 Military Appreciation Award last month in recognition of his service in the Army and his contributions as a military historian. “You know, in this business, you don’t get a lot of thanks, the people who…

Neighbors Question Oversight of Housing Project

July 31, 2026
A new public hearing is underway for a two-family housing project on Chestnut Street across from Pequossette Park, where construction has deviated far enough from permitted plans that the Planning Board requested a second review of the project. It’s a situation that…
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A Look Ahead to Belmont’s School Budget

July 29, 2026
Two years after residents approved an $8.4 million override, rising costs and limited projected revenue have left Belmont Public Schools preparing for a tense balancing act in the upcoming fiscal year 2028 budget. “There continues to be a tension between available resources…

Belmont Resident Named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine

July 28, 2026
In April, Lisa Gibalerio’s phone rang. The voice of state Rep. Dave Rogers piped through the speaker on the other end of the call to notify the long-time Belmont resident and public health worker that he nominated her as a 2026 Commonwealth…
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Generations: Taking a Bracing Vacation

August 10, 2026
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I write this month’s column not from Belmont, but from Germany. My wife is German, and part of the “deal” in our relationship is that we spend every “urlaub” (vacation) in Germany visiting with her family. That nearly always includes one week…
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New Tool Allows Residents a New Perspective on Zoning

August 10, 2026
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Anyone in the public will soon be able to fiddle around with things like building height and dimensions, setbacks and parking requirements to see how financially feasible certain projects may be to a developer in Belmont. The digital feasibility tool is being…
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Local Conductor Launches Boston Opera Company

August 9, 2026
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Nathaniel Meyer’s enthusiasm for opera is not only contagious, but also inspiring. The Belmont native and current resident has deep music roots and an impressive, international resume as an award-winning conductor and teacher. Over the years, his love of and devotion to…
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Belmont Country Club Wins $337K Abatement

August 7, 2026
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A “significant” property tax abatement has been granted to the Belmont Country Club, following a legal battle between the private organization and Belmont earlier this year. The result, according to court documents, is refunds owed to the Country Club on two of…
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Town Streamlines Volunteer Application Process

August 6, 2026
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A little over 100 volunteers are needed on committees and boards in Belmont, according to town officials. Of that number, 77 openings are from committee members whose terms expire this year and who are eligible for reappointment; 28 are outright vacancies. “That’s…

Belmont Residents React to Teacher’s Arrest

August 5, 2026
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Emotions were high Monday night as residents were offered the chance to ask questions and get more information about what led to the arrest of a longtime, well-regarded middle school teacher. “I’ve had a lot of interactions with Mr. Dyer … This…

Garden Gems: To Squish or Not to Squish

August 5, 2026
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Gardens are home to more than plants. Birds and small mammals are often poking around, seeking sustenance. Invertebrates make their living in the garden too, and encountering them gives many gardeners pause. We may recoil, or we may want to observe. And…

Teens Launch Independent Theater Troupe

August 3, 2026
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For many teens, summer means hanging out with friends at the beach, working a first job, or learning to drive. One group of Belmont High School students, however, have decided to use their creativity and bring their love of theater to life.…

Butler Welcomes New Principal

August 3, 2026
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Jeff Haines joined Belmont Public Schools as the principal of Butler Elementary School earlier this month. Haines most recently served as the principal of Washington Elementary School in Lowell. He was previously an assistant principal in Lowell and Derry, New Hampshire. “I’m…

Neighbors Question Oversight of Housing Project

July 31, 2026
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A new public hearing is underway for a two-family housing project on Chestnut Street across from Pequossette Park, where construction has deviated far enough from permitted plans that the Planning Board requested a second review of the project. It’s a situation that…

Bushido to Mark 25th Year with Expansion

July 31, 2026
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For years, the father-son team behind Bushido Martial Arts Academy looked for space to expand. Then, serendipity. The father-son team found the perfect space on Trapelo Road right next to their current location –– the space once occupied by Sunflower Massage. Now,…
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