Yueh Highlights Budget, Override in Reelection Bid

Three years ago, Jung Yueh won a seat on the Belmont School Committee. Now running for his second term, Yueh said his work isn’t finished yet. Yueh is one of two candidates running unopposed for reelection to the School Committee. The other is Amy Zuccarello. As an actuary and trained mediator, Yueh said he ran for School Committee three years ago believing his experience and perspective would help guide the committee through challenging budget questions and bring an understanding of…

Etiquette Classes Emphasize Empathy and Confidence

When Emily Post’s “Etiquette” was first published in 1922, it advised against hiring butlers with mustaches and included advice on proper finger bowl use, among other now outdated passages. However, the doyenne of manners also made remarkably relevant statements on…

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Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…
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Belmont Students Score Well on AP Exams

March 20, 2026
By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Massachusetts topped the charts in Advanced Placement (AP) scores in 2025. Data from the College Board show 35.8% of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an…

Keeping History Alive In Belmont

March 19, 2026
Had it not been for the intervention of the Historic District Commission nearly 30 years ago, Belmont Center — specifically the municipal building campus — might look a lot different than it does today. According to Precinct 1 Town Meeting member Anne…

Welcoming the Year of The Horse

March 19, 2026
The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Belmont Center on Sunday, March 15. People in attendance enjoyed cultural performances, crafts, and Asian snacks. The parade also welcomed the rolling Lunar New Year motorcade, which began in Boston…

‘Swatting’ Call Sends BMHS Into Brief Shelter-in-Place

March 18, 2026
Students at the Belmont Middle and High School briefly sheltered in place Wednesday after the Belmont Police Department received a “swatting” call, claiming shots were fired inside the school, according to Superintendent Jill Geiser. In an email to middle and high school…

Golfing at the Library

March 18, 2026
The Friends of the Belmont Public Library sponsored an afternoon of minigolf inside the new library on Saturday. There were 18 holes scattered through out the building, and players could tee off at any time.…

Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…

New Roof Planned for Chenery Building

March 14, 2026
Chenery Upper Elementary School, Belmont Public Schools (BPS), and town officials recently presented a plan to replace the school’s roof — the final of three major renovations to the building. According to initial estimates, the roof work is expected to cost $4.2…
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Select Board Notes, March 9, 2026

March 13, 2026
Conservation Agent Retires Longtime Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau has announced her intention to retire. Her retirement is “truly a loss to the community,” Belmont officials said Monday evening. With her retirement, the plan is to merge her position with that of the…
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Select Board Notes, March 23, 2026

March 27, 2026
Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

Ask Lisa: Should Teenagers Learn to Push Through?

March 26, 2026
Ask Lisa: Should Teenagers Learn to Push Through? By Lisa Gibalerio, Belmont Voice columnist When teens falter and opt out of an obligation, how do we best support them—by honoring their withdrawal, or by urging them to work past inner misgivings and…

‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

March 25, 2026
Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…

Generations: If Not You, Then Who?

March 20, 2026
It’s late, and I’m lying down in bed with my phone inches away from my face, scrolling endlessly. Story after story pops up. A headline screams about violence and war. A mother cries on my screen, talking about how she cannot afford…
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Belmont Students Score Well on AP Exams

March 20, 2026
By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Massachusetts topped the charts in Advanced Placement (AP) scores in 2025. Data from the College Board show 35.8% of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an…

Keeping History Alive In Belmont

March 19, 2026
Had it not been for the intervention of the Historic District Commission nearly 30 years ago, Belmont Center — specifically the municipal building campus — might look a lot different than it does today. According to Precinct 1 Town Meeting member Anne…

Welcoming the Year of The Horse

March 19, 2026
The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Belmont Center on Sunday, March 15. People in attendance enjoyed cultural performances, crafts, and Asian snacks. The parade also welcomed the rolling Lunar New Year motorcade, which began in Boston…
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