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Versatile Athlete Martha Dimas Battles Back from Multiple Knee Injuries

Belmont girls ice hockey defender Martha Dimas saw a loose puck and jetted towards it. With her stick at the ready, the junior ripped a top-left shot that sailed past the Brookline High School goalie. After missing a year and a half of hockey due to multiple right knee injuries, Dimas recently returned to the lineup and scored her first goal as the Marauders (6-4-2) eye a return to the MIAA Division 1 tournament. “I was waiting for that moment,”…

Business

Food, Community Meet at Bellmont Caffe

A few minutes after the bread vendor arrived at Bellmont Caffè, owner Rachid Smairi and…

Sports

History-Making Wrestler Ava Svistunov Eyes Third-Straight Individual State Title

Ava Svistunov boasts the most impressive resume in Belmont High School wrestling history, but the…

News

Belmont Middle School Basketball Coach Saves Opposing Coach During Medical Emergency

Belmont Middle School basketball coach Ian Haffer performed the ultimate act of sportsmanship during a…

News

Student Led Walkout Joins National Protest of ICE

On the second-to-last day of January, a parade of Belmont High School students snaked along…

Business

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from…

Business·News

Marking a Year on Leonard Street, SALT is Thriving

A dip in the ocean—that was always the cure, as far as Patty Grady’s grandmother was concerned. “My grandmother always…

Business·News

Alcoholic Beverage Policy Amended to Expand Business Potential

Municipal budgets—which fund the services residents rely on—depend heavily on multiple sources of revenue, from property taxes and state aid,…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 7, 2026 to Jan. 8, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 7, 2026 to January 8, 2026. Includes two properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Dec. 18, 2025 to Dec. 23, 2025

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Dec. 18, 2025 to Dec. 23, 2025. Includes six properties with prices ranging from…

Arts

Arts

The Healing Power of Song

The Beech Street Center came alive with song on a recent Tuesday night in December as dozens of people gathered…

Arts

Belmont Students Will Play at International Band Clinic

Every November, student musicians, conductors, composers, and soloists from around the world gather for four days of learning and playing…

Arts

Belmont Resident Earns Grammy Nomination

Amanda Forsythe was out for a walk with friends when her phone started pinging over and over again. “It was…

Sports

Sports

Belmont High School Football Banned From 2026 Playoff Appearance

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) banned Belmont High School’s football program from the 2026 playoffs during the sport’s committee…

Sports

Belmont Hill Alum Jake Bobo Facing Patriots in Super Bowl

Jake Bobo is not upset that most of his close friends hope he loses the Super Bowl. “Yeah, listen,” they…

Sports

Belmont High Sports Wrap – Week in Review (Jan. 19 – Jan. 24)

Girls Basketball – The Marauders put together a perfect 3-0 week, continuing a strong run with three convincing wins. The…

Lifestyle

Lifestyle·News

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

As the Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) marks its 10th anniversary this year, current and former leaders remain dedicated to offering inclusive events “by the community, for the community,” said Michael Gao, a member of the Board of Directors. The…

Lifestyle

One Belmont Resident’s Lifelong Quest to Empower, Preserve Democracy

When 9-year-old Frances Moore Lappé opened the front door to her Fort Worth, Texas, home in 1953, FBI agents stood on the porch. Her parents had co-founded the city’s first…

Lifestyle

LEGO Robotics Team Wraps First Season With Ringing Success

Christmas lights glowed across the wooden floor of First LEGO League Robotics Team Head Coach Sterling Crockett’s living room, where five members of the Cyber Guardians of Huntrix gathered recently…

Lifestyle

Holiday Squirrels Star in Belmont Team’s New Book

While angels and stars are traditional Christmas tree toppers, for Clover and Pumpkin, only a golden acorn would do. The fluffy-tailed rodent pals scamper their way through “A Squirrely Christmas,”…

Lifestyle

Belmont Couple Creates Their Own Road Story

When you ask people for their favorite vacation story, likely the most common answers focus on the commonplace, such as a great meal, a great museum tour, or some other…

Opinion

Generations: The Relationship Between Practical and Emotional

by Elissa Ely

New dog, new car. In this house, there have been more dogs than cars, but still, after years of side-by-side…

Generations: Finding Confidence in the Face of Aging

by Jessica Barnard

“What are your concerns about your face?” I’m in Katie O’Brien’s brightly lit office at Renascence Aesthetic Dermatology on Belmont…

Generations: When the Future Feels Heavy

by Christelle Moïse

Most of the conversations I have with my friends go a little something like this. We talk about some classes…

Generations: Streaming Services Shift Asian Narrative

by Junyoung Hong

For a long time, Asian characters in Western media were easy to predict. They were often side characters, defined by…

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News

Permits Provide Minor Revenue Source

February 9, 2026

In the last decade, Belmont has collected just over $5 million in application fees for building permits. “It’s small, but it’s significant,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “Without it, we would not be able to fund things we need to fund.” In…

News

In Wake of Storm, Town Looks to Improve Communication

February 6, 2026

Someone with more years of experience on the job would have known Cottage Street is lined with houses on one side and a park on the other — an ideal space for dumping snow. But last week, when 20 inches of snow…

News

Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

News

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026

Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…

News

Brighton Corridor Conversations Pick Up

February 2, 2026

As a vote on the heavily debated Belmont Center overlay project draws near, conversations on the town’s next district of focus are picking up steam. “Brighton Street is one of Belmont’s key gateways,” said Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan. “It is…

News

A Message from The Board: Thanks, Belmont, for Helping us Reach 100

January 30, 2026

It’s time for a shout-out to all the good people in Belmont. Two years ago, a number of you committed to supporting the idea of a new newspaper in town. A group of us worked to make that a reality. And finally,…

News

One Year After Major Zoning Changes, Few Projects in the Pipeline

January 30, 2026

Despite some significant zoning changes in the past year, project applications remain few and far between. In fact, more than a year after the zoning change was approved by Town Meeting, only one project under the MBTA Communities Act has gone through…

News

Select Board Notes, Jan. 26, 2026

January 29, 2026

Assistant Town Administrator Hired Matt Haskell has been hired as the new assistant town administrator, filling the role vacated by Jennifer Hewitt last summer. “Matt has been with the town almost 10 years now,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “He’s worked as…

News

Community Path Engineers Submit 100% Design Plan to State

January 28, 2026

The 100% design has been submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, marking a significant milestone in the road to construction of the community path. According to Holly Muson, chair of the Community Path Committee, the review comments are due back soon…

News

Updated: Winter Returns to New England

January 26, 2026

They say records and streaks are made to be broken, right? After almost four years, Belmont got a big snowstorm, with almost 18 inches (according to the National Weather Service) falling over 24 hours. The rest of the week promises winter cold,…

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Obituary: John S. Davagian II

John S. Davagian II, of Concord, passed away peacefully on…

Obituary: Ella Elizabeth Johnson

With profound sadness, we share the loss of Ella Elizabeth…

Obituary: Michael Bedout Chesson

Michael Bedout Chesson, 78, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025,…

Obituary: Sheila M. Finigan

Sheila M. (Powers) Finigan, 85, a long-time resident of Belmont,…

Obituary: John L. Sullivan, Jr.

John Leo Sullivan, Jr, 77, of Belmont, died Dec. 10.…

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Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026

February 12, 2026

by Contributor

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from $1,400,000 to $2,750,000.…

Sports

Versatile Athlete Martha Dimas Battles Back from Multiple Knee Injuries

February 12, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Business

Food, Community Meet at Bellmont Caffe

February 12, 2026

by Contributor

A few minutes after the bread vendor arrived at Bellmont Caffè, owner Rachid Smairi and his staff were discussing the merits of Greek versus Moroccan cuisine, their voices building with good-humored passion. “See, this is why I come here every day,” said…

Sports

History-Making Wrestler Ava Svistunov Eyes Third-Straight Individual State Title

February 11, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Ava Svistunov boasts the most impressive resume in Belmont High School wrestling history, but the senior shows up to practice these days with more motivation than ever. Not only is she the program’s first female varsity wrestler and MIAA Division 1 individual…

News

Belmont Middle School Basketball Coach Saves Opposing Coach During Medical Emergency

February 9, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Belmont Middle School basketball coach Ian Haffer performed the ultimate act of sportsmanship during a game at Waltham’s John F. Kennedy Middle School last Thursday. Three minutes into the boys game, the Waltham coach suffered an apparent heart attack. Haffer, a doctor…

News

Student Led Walkout Joins National Protest of ICE

February 9, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

On the second-to-last day of January, a parade of Belmont High School students snaked along Concord Avenue, under the train tracks and up the hill to Town Hall. An observer’s guess put the number above 300 total. They had walked out of…

News

Permits Provide Minor Revenue Source

February 9, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Business·News

Marking a Year on Leonard Street, SALT is Thriving

February 8, 2026

by Contributor

A dip in the ocean—that was always the cure, as far as Patty Grady’s grandmother was concerned. “My grandmother always used to say, if anything was wrong, ‘Go in the ocean. Everything is salt water,’ ” said Grady, founder of SALT, a…

Opinion

Generations: The Relationship Between Practical and Emotional

February 7, 2026

by Elissa Ely

New dog, new car. In this house, there have been more dogs than cars, but still, after years of side-by-side ownership, I feel qualified to offer a comparative view. It might be of interest to the automotive industry, or at least to…

Business·News

Alcoholic Beverage Policy Amended to Expand Business Potential

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Municipal budgets—which fund the services residents rely on—depend heavily on multiple sources of revenue, from property taxes and state aid, to local receipts, such as property and excise taxes, hotel and meals taxes, as well as license and permit fees. But with…

News

In Wake of Storm, Town Looks to Improve Communication

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Lifestyle·News

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

February 5, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

News

Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

News

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Sports

Belmont High School Football Banned From 2026 Playoff Appearance

February 2, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) banned Belmont High School’s football program from the 2026 playoffs during the sport’s committee meeting Wednesday. Because the Marauders did not play their scheduled second non-playoff game last fall against Revere, the program committed a rule…

News

Brighton Corridor Conversations Pick Up

February 2, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Sports

Belmont Hill Alum Jake Bobo Facing Patriots in Super Bowl

January 30, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Jake Bobo is not upset that most of his close friends hope he loses the Super Bowl. “Yeah, listen,” they tell him, “we’re hoping you have a big game, but Pats [win] by” whatever their score prediction is. A 2018 Belmont Hill…

Sports

Belmont High Sports Wrap – Week in Review (Jan. 19 – Jan. 24)

January 30, 2026

ContributorandIgnacio Matorras

Girls Basketball – The Marauders put together a perfect 3-0 week, continuing a strong run with three convincing wins. The week opened on Jan. 20 with a 53-41 victory over Stoneham, followed by a dominant 56-37 win against Brockton on Jan. 22.…

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