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As School Begins, Families Wrestle With Busing Changes

Belmont Public Schools is changing its high school and middle school bus service area for the 2026-27 school year, shifting service toward students who live farther from campus. Historically, there hasn’t been bus service to the Winn Brook Elementary area, due to its close proximity to the Middle High School campus, Superintendent Jill Geiser said in a memo to parents. There is an additional area in the southern part of town that will no longer be eligible for service this…

Arts

Fenway National Anthem Courtesy of Belmont High School

The Belmont Middle High School Marching Band will kick off the Red Sox vs. Los…

Elections·News

State Senate Recount Begins Wednesday

With all certified results in, the state has scheduled a district-wide recount to take place…

Sports

Belmont Will Preserve Memory of Wilbur Wood

More than a half-century ago, Wilbur Wood wowed the community with his athletic feats at…

Arts·News

Belmont Church Unveils ‘Earthrise’ Mural

As Apollo 8 circled the moon on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders snapped…

Business

Business

Real Estate Transactions for August 3, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont, for Aug. 3, 2026 to Aug. 14, 2026. Includes six properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for July 20, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for July 20, 2026 to July 31, 2026. Includes 11 properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Leader Bank to Move Into Vacant Bank on Leonard Street

Leader Bank plans to close its Pleasant Street location and move the bank and its staff to its new location…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for July 7, 2026 to July 17, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for July 7, 2026 to July 17, 2026. Includes nine properties with prices ranging from…

Business

Bushido to Mark 25th Year with Expansion

For years, the father-son team behind Bushido Martial Arts Academy looked for space to expand. Then, serendipity. The father-son team…

Arts

Arts

Belmont Enjoys Porchfest

The annual music festival was moved from September to August this year, but that didn’t seem to matter. Dozens of…

Arts·News

Author Maggie O’Brien Takes the Road Less Traveled

Over a decade ago, on a college campus nestled near the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Maggie O’Brien arrived at Professor Kathy…

Arts

Prominent Local Scientist Named to Lead Boston-Area Arts Group

Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Cherie Butts was surrounded by culture, but after moving to Massachusetts 14 years ago,…

Sports

Sports

Annual Road Race Draws More Than 400 Runners

The Becca Pizzi 5k stepped off, with more than 400 runners making the 3.1 mile trek, which started at the…

Sports

Fresh Start for Belmont High School Football in 2026

As much as the seven seniors on the Belmont High School football team love the idea of a storybook ending…

Sports

Murphy Living The Professional Baseball League Dream

The directive was simple: Stay ready for a last-minute opportunity. Belmont resident Katherine Murphy didn’t think it would work out…

Lifestyle

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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 journey up the Tanzanian volcano, the highest peak in Africa,…

Lifestyle·News

Belmont Kids Bitten by the Entomology Bug

While a giant whip scorpion won’t win any beauty contest, it could certainly star in a horror movie. Even the creature’s name sounds intimidating. “(It is) one of my favorite…

Lifestyle

Resident Vies For Pokémon World Title

Benjamin Hwang is spending his summer a little differently from most rising fourth-graders as he trains for the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship. This will be the second World…

Lifestyle

Belmont Builds Community Through Dance

On Monday nights, the Beech Street Center comes alive with thumping beats, shouts, and laughter galore. A small — but mighty — cohort of Belmont residents gathers each week for…

Lifestyle

Belmont Resident Makes Case for Thomas Nast in New Biography

Patrick Hoeppner wanted to write a biography — but no one had grabbed his attention yet. It wasn’t until the Belmont resident was flipping through a book about the history…

Opinion

Generations: Cheering for More Than a World Cup Match

by Christelle Moïse

In late June, I found myself jammed into a small Belmont restaurant, surrounded by strangers while watching a World Cup…

Generations: Taking a Bracing Vacation

by Eric J. Perkins

I write this month’s column not from Belmont, but from Germany. My wife is German, and part of the “deal”…

Garden Gems: To Squish or Not to Squish

by Dorothy Gilman

Gardens are home to more than plants. Birds and small mammals are often poking around, seeking sustenance. Invertebrates make their…

Generations: Are We There Yet? My First American Road Trip

by Junyoung Hong

Even before I could point to the United States on a map, I knew America through a world of talking…

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Phishing Scam Targets Permit Applicants

September 4, 2026

The town is warning people to beware of a phishing scheme targeting individuals who are applying for permits through the Office of Planning and Building. According to Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan, the scams have come in waves the last three…

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Brownsberger, Lander File Petitions for Recount

September 3, 2026

Both candidates in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for state senator filed petitions Thursday for a district-wide recount following an election this week that saw a three-vote difference as of Thursday morning. Incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger, of Belmont, is being challenged for the…

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Shift in Boston Numbers Pushes Lander to Lead in State Senate Race; Rogers Wins Reelection

September 2, 2026

The race between incumbent state Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander remains too close to call. An update to the results from Boston Wednesday morning pushed the challenger, Lander, into the lead, 12,088-12,068. Before the change, Brownsberger held a narrow, 61-vote…

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Belmont Police Investigating Incident at Rock Meadow Conservation Area

August 28, 2026

Police are investigating a report of an incident in the Rock Meadow parking lot, near the Community Gardens off Mill Street, that allegedly involved a nude male who may have been engaging in a sexual act in public. The caller reported the…

News

The How and Why of Road, Sidewalk Maintenance

August 28, 2026

T’is the season. From mid-March to mid-November, sidewalk repair and roadwork construction get underway, sometimes causing temporary lane closures and traffic delays. The timing not only correlates with the warmer seasons, but also with when the asphalt and concrete plants open. According…

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With School Year Approaching, Students Grapple With Teacher’s Arrest

August 25, 2026

When middle school teacher Leon Dyer was arrested in late July, screenshots and links to news articles quickly began circulating online among Belmont students. Many students learned of the arrest and charging of their current or former teacher from a text message.…

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Fair Cash Value at the Heart of Tax Dispute With Country Club

August 24, 2026

Between fiscal years 2021 and 2023, the Belmont Country Club paid about $273,091 in property taxes for its parcel of land located at 181 Winter St. During the same time period, it paid about $639,114 for a noncontiguous parcel at 171-181 Winter…

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Obstacles to Temporary Moozy’s Site Remain

August 20, 2026

Moving forward on plans for a temporary Moozy’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Emporium has been a source of frustration for all parties involved, as communication issues, asbestos cleanup, and missing paperwork delay its opening on Trapelo Road. “The permitting process is about…

News

State Approves Center and Gateway Overlay Districts

August 20, 2026

Belmont has received word the Belmont Center Overlay and its companion Center Overlay District have cleared the final administrative hurdle. “I’m extremely happy to clear this final administrative hurdle, and that the Attorney General affirmed the expertise of the Planning Board and…

News

Belmont High School Among Top Schools in State

August 19, 2026

Belmont High School is among the top high schools in Massachusetts, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking. BHS was ranked second in Massachusetts, behind Boston Latin School. It ranked 138th nationally. “This is a wonderful milestone for Belmont…

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Obituary: James P. Kneeland

James “Jimmy” Kneeland, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Aug.…

Obituary: David Rees Loveluck

David Rees Loveluck, known to friends as Dave, 70, of…

Obituary: Catherine A. Sellers

Catherine A. “Cathy” Sellers, 70, passed away peacefully on Aug.…

Obituary: Eli Whittaker Martin

Eli Whittaker Martin, an environmental scientist and ardent naturalist, passed…

Obituary: Edward Barry Doctoroff

Edward (Eddie) Barry Doctoroff, 76, passed away July 23 at…

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As School Begins, Families Wrestle With Busing Changes

September 8, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

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Fenway National Anthem Courtesy of Belmont High School

September 8, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

The Belmont Middle High School Marching Band will kick off the Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels game in Boston with the national anthem Sept. 8. This will be the Marching Marauders’ first time performing at Fenway Park, said director Allison Lacasse.…

Elections·News

State Senate Recount Begins Wednesday

September 7, 2026

by Mary Byrne

With all certified results in, the state has scheduled a district-wide recount to take place Wednesday and Thursday in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander. The two are running to represent the Suffolk and Middlesex…

Sports

Belmont Will Preserve Memory of Wilbur Wood

September 7, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

More than a half-century ago, Wilbur Wood wowed the community with his athletic feats at Belmont High School before taking his pitching skills to the big leagues for nearly two decades. One of the most –– if not the most –– prominent…

Arts·News

Belmont Church Unveils ‘Earthrise’ Mural

September 6, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

As Apollo 8 circled the moon on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders snapped the first color photo of Earth over the lunar horizon. More than 50 years since it was taken, the photo, dubbed “Earthrise,” has remained one of the…

News

Phishing Scam Targets Permit Applicants

September 4, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Sports

Annual Road Race Draws More Than 400 Runners

September 4, 2026

by Contributor

The Becca Pizzi 5k stepped off, with more than 400 runners making the 3.1 mile trek, which started at the high school. Chris Kimball, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was the overall winner, finishing 16 minutes, 24 seconds. Courtney Hawkins, of Watertown, won…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for August 3, 2026 to August 14, 2026

September 4, 2026

by Contributor

Real estate transactions in Belmont, for Aug. 3, 2026 to Aug. 14, 2026. Includes six properties with prices ranging from $1,015,000 to $2,075,000.…

Opinion

Generations: Cheering for More Than a World Cup Match

September 4, 2026

by Christelle Moïse

In late June, I found myself jammed into a small Belmont restaurant, surrounded by strangers while watching a World Cup soccer match. The air was thick with anticipation, and every available inch of floor space was claimed by fans pressed shoulder-to-shoulder. Every…

Sports

Fresh Start for Belmont High School Football in 2026

September 4, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

As much as the seven seniors on the Belmont High School football team love the idea of a storybook ending to their careers, they know their lasting impact on the program might look a little different from classmates on other teams. They’re…

News

Brownsberger, Lander File Petitions for Recount

September 3, 2026

by Mary Byrne

News

Shift in Boston Numbers Pushes Lander to Lead in State Senate Race; Rogers Wins Reelection

September 2, 2026

Mary ByrneandShealagh SullivanandJesse Floyd

Elections

Ahead of Primary, Belmont Ranks Second in Massachusetts for Campaign Donations

August 29, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

With less than a week until the state primary, Belmont residents have poured more than a quarter-million dollars into state and local campaigns since January. According to from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), Belmont ranks the second highest…

News

Belmont Police Investigating Incident at Rock Meadow Conservation Area

August 28, 2026

by Mary Byrne

News

The How and Why of Road, Sidewalk Maintenance

August 28, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Lifestyle·News

11-Year-Old Summits Mount Kilimanjaro

August 28, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

Elections

Paz Aims for Green Revolution, An End to ICE

August 26, 2026

by Contributor

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: The Lexington Observer shared this story with The Belmont Voice. Jonathan Paz, a 33-year-old Waltham native, Waltham City Councilor and son of Bolivian immigrants, is running to represent Massachusetts’ 5th District, which includes Belmont,…

Elections

5th District Challenger Samman Aims for Affordability

August 26, 2026

by Contributor

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: This story was shared with The Voice by the Lexington Observer. Tarik Samman, a 27-year-old Lowell native, first-time politician, and son of Syrian immigrants, is running in the Democratic primary to represent Massachusetts’ 5th…

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