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Belmont Couple Turns Home Into World Cup Tradition

Every four years for the FIFA Men’s World Cup, neighbors expect to see 19 Clifton St. draped in jerseys and flags, with a sign on the front door displaying that day’s matches. Jim and Jacquie Dow change the display little by little each World Cup season, but a love for soccer is always at the heart of it. “It’s really fun, and I just basically shut down for the World Cup,” Jim Dow said. Jim Dow’s parents purchased the Clifton…

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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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Fire Chief Stepping Down

July 1, 2026
After five years with Belmont Fire Department, Chief David DeStefano has announced his retirement. “My decision was made in order to allow me to pursue other interests and professional opportunities, while also permitting me to spend much more time with my family…

Market to Close Early Thursday Amid Heatwave

July 1, 2026
The weekly Farmers’ Market will close early Thursday as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. The market will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., instead of 2 to 6:30 p.m., in the Belmont Center parking lot. “Even though it will…
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Select Board Considers Pedestrian Safety Improvements

July 1, 2026
Exactly a week after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Concord Avenue, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Anthony Barnes appealed to the Select Board to explore pedestrian safety improvements for that neighborhood. “I’m not here advocating for any specific design,”…
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School Committee Notes, June 16, 2026

June 30, 2026
First Day of School The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Wednesday, Sept. 2. Starting in the fall, elementary schools will start at 8:35 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., except on Wednesdays when students will be…

Belmont Schools Celebrate ‘Moving Up’ Students

June 29, 2026
Belmont Public Schools (BPS) closed out the 2025-2026 school year last week, with ceremonies across the district celebrating students moving on to the next stage of their education journey. “Moving up” marks a student’s graduation from their current school. Whether it’s from…

Officials Outline Vision for Hill’s Crossing

June 28, 2026
You may have previously heard it described as the Brighton Street Corridor. Now, as planning officials move forward with the zoning project, it’s going by a new name: the Hill’s Crossing Overlay District. “This whole area is owned by Henry Hill of…

The Return of the Summer Reading Program

June 26, 2026
The Belmont Public Library held a kickoff party for its summer reading program on Friday. Funded by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library, the summer reading program encourages kids of all ages to enjoy reading. According to the library website, “This…

The Nuts and Bolts of the New Educator Contracts

June 26, 2026
In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the…
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Chenery Crossing Guard Retires After 23 years

July 8, 2026
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For more than 20 years, Laurence (Larry) Macdonald arrived early each morning to the Chenery Upper Elementary School to place traffic cones and enjoy the calm-before-the-school-drop-off storm. Directing the traffic that floods the four-way stop where Washington Street intersects with Goden Street…

Town Reduces Yard Waste Pickups

July 7, 2026
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Residents will see a reduction in yard waste pickup over the next several months, a change that reflect services cuts in the current fiscal year budget. Beginning this month and through October, yard waste pickup will be reduced to one week per…

Fire Chief Stepping Down

July 1, 2026
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After five years with Belmont Fire Department, Chief David DeStefano has announced his retirement. “My decision was made in order to allow me to pursue other interests and professional opportunities, while also permitting me to spend much more time with my family…

Market to Close Early Thursday Amid Heatwave

July 1, 2026
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The weekly Farmers’ Market will close early Thursday as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees. The market will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., instead of 2 to 6:30 p.m., in the Belmont Center parking lot. “Even though it will…
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Select Board Considers Pedestrian Safety Improvements

July 1, 2026
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Exactly a week after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Concord Avenue, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Anthony Barnes appealed to the Select Board to explore pedestrian safety improvements for that neighborhood. “I’m not here advocating for any specific design,”…
Belmont School Administration Building

School Committee Notes, June 16, 2026

June 30, 2026
by
First Day of School The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Wednesday, Sept. 2. Starting in the fall, elementary schools will start at 8:35 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., except on Wednesdays when students will be…

Belmont Schools Celebrate ‘Moving Up’ Students

June 29, 2026
by
Belmont Public Schools (BPS) closed out the 2025-2026 school year last week, with ceremonies across the district celebrating students moving on to the next stage of their education journey. “Moving up” marks a student’s graduation from their current school. Whether it’s from…
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12-Year-Old Accomplishes Mile-Long Swim

June 29, 2026
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Toeing the start line of the Mashpee Superswim, Violet Birenbaum clocked she was one of the few teenagers gearing up for the one-mile race. “It wasn’t very competitive, but I noticed I was one of the few younger kids,” she said. “I…

Officials Outline Vision for Hill’s Crossing

June 28, 2026
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You may have previously heard it described as the Brighton Street Corridor. Now, as planning officials move forward with the zoning project, it’s going by a new name: the Hill’s Crossing Overlay District. “This whole area is owned by Henry Hill of…

The Return of the Summer Reading Program

June 26, 2026
by
The Belmont Public Library held a kickoff party for its summer reading program on Friday. Funded by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library, the summer reading program encourages kids of all ages to enjoy reading. According to the library website, “This…

The Nuts and Bolts of the New Educator Contracts

June 26, 2026
by
In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the…
1 2 3 … 79

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