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Belmont Ski Racing Achieves Team Milestone

The Belmont High School ski team reached a milestone this winter: For the first time in program history, it qualified as an official team at the state championships. To be considered a team, at least three male or female athletes need to qualify. The Belmont girls reached that mark, finishing 18 of 21 teams at the competition, held at Wachusett Mountain. Belmont High School ski racers Sarina McCarthy (freshman), Rhys Harteveldt (junior), Lola Henn (junior), Colin Markos (sophomore), and Sophie…

Sports

Kelleher Brothers Link Belmont to Olympic Gold Medal-Winning USA Ice Hockey

On two different days in February, palpable tension mounted at the Milano Santaguilia Ice Hockey…

News

State Earmarks Cash for Legal Aid

The fiscal year 2027 state budget earmarked $5 million to create a program providing legal…

Sports

Belmont Well-Represented in D2 Rugby National Title-Winning Vermont

Roman Legere said he learned a lot of important lessons competing for the Belmont High…

News

Woman Killed in Trapelo Road Crash

A 77-year-old woman died Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Trapelo Road…

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Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 28, 2026 to Feb. 6, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 28, 2026 to Feb. 6, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from…

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

Food, Community Meet at Bellmont Caffe

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

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,…

Arts

Arts·Lifestyle·News

Using the Arts to Confront the Racism That’s Not Always Seen

Inside Belmont High School’s Black Box Theater on Friday, Feb. 27, music and poetry will take on a subject some…

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…

Sports

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Roundup, Feb. 27

Girls basketball –The girls basketball team didn’t play this week as they prepare to face No. 9 Needham in the…

Sports

Pope Francis Proves Too Much for Young Belmont Squad

The 26th-seeded Belmont boys hockey team (5-16-2) traveled to Springfield Wednesday night for a first-round playoff matchup against 7th seeded…

Sports

Belmont Girls Fall Just Shy of Advancing

For the No. 16 Belmont Marauders, the path in the MIAA Division I tournament began with a mirror image of…

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: Are Urgent Cares Really Urgent?

by Junyoung Hong

Back in September, I learned more about the American health care system than I probably ever wanted to, all because…

Ask Lisa: Reconnecting With Your Teenager

by Lisa Gibalerio

Is it possible for parents to engage their teen children in real conversations? One parent wrote me: We have two…

Generations: The Nattering Nabobs Of Modern Technology

by Eric J. Perkins

It was more than a decade ago when I asked a colleague about the story behind her funny-looking watch. “It’s…

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…

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District Attorney Shares Fraud-Awareness Tips

March 2, 2026

With aggressive scammers targeting seniors, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan offered no-nonsense advice during a Feb. 19 Zoom meeting with the Belmont Woman’s Club. A member of the nonprofit organization herself, the longtime law enforcement official answered questions from members on how…

News

Select Board Notes, Feb. 23, 2026

February 28, 2026

Cardboard Event Residents are invited to bring cardboard for recycling to the Department of Public Works yard on March 7, free of charge. The event comes in response to some missed pickups in town, according to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates.…

News

Overlay Votes on Deck at Town Meeting

February 27, 2026

The highly anticipated votes on the Belmont Center Overlay are just days away. There are two overlay proposals on the warrant for the special Town Meeting, which begins March 4. Article 2 would shift zoning along Leonard Street, and Article 3 would…

News

Pending Negotiations, Select Board Appoints Police Chief

February 26, 2026

Pending a successful background check and contract negotiations, the Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Shane C. Smith as chief of the Belmont Police Department. “He did a really solid job; he spoke directly and addressed our questions,” said Select Board Chair…

Sports

Balanced Scoring Lifts Marauders in Playoff Opener

February 25, 2026

Belmont boys basketball continued its turn-around season, earning a postseason win Tuesday night, beating the Chelmsford Lions 51-40 in front of an energized home crowd. Head coach Dan Burns said the team entered the night focused and prepared. “We were excited, we…

Sports

Two Belmont Wrestlers Reach Division I Finals

February 23, 2026

Wrestlers, family members, teammates, and supporters from across Massachusetts packed North Andover High School’s gym Saturday for the MIAA Division I girls individual championships. Two Belmont wrestlers, senior Ava Svistunov and junior Eva Cohen, finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes.…

News

Belmont Muslim Friends Invites Community to Break Fast

February 23, 2026

On Saturday, Feb. 28, the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, will host a large gathering of friends, neighbors, and a few strangers. They will gather at the invitation of the Belmont Muslim Friends for iftar, the traditional breaking of the fast…

Sports

Updated: Belmont High School Basketball, Ice Hockey Teams Get MIAA Tournament Matchups

February 21, 2026

The MIAA released its winter tournament brackets Saturday. Here’s where Belmont teams stand as they chase a Division I state title. Boys Hockey, No. 26 at No. 7 Pope Francis, on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:40 p.m. at Olympia Ice Center in…

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Wrap, Feb. 9 through Feb. 15

February 20, 2026

Boys Basketball – Belmont comfortably beat Reading on Senior Night, winning 66-35 on Feb. 12. Junior Braiden Dargon led all scorers with 12 points. The Marauders wrapped up their season with a 68-51 win against St. Mary’s, the No. 1-ranked team in…

News

Mass Deportations Spark Local Response

February 20, 2026

From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, and more recently in Maine, the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents has caused a stir in communities coast to coast. In Massachusetts, the activity has resulted in a grassroots…

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Obituary: Kenneth Stalberg

Kenneth “Ken” Stalberg, 73, of Belmont, violinist, violist, teacher, and…

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,…

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Belmont Ski Racing Achieves Team Milestone

March 4, 2026

by Ignacio Matorras

Sports

Kelleher Brothers Link Belmont to Olympic Gold Medal-Winning USA Ice Hockey

March 4, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

On two different days in February, palpable tension mounted at the Milano Santaguilia Ice Hockey Arena. The United States and Canadian Olympic hockey teams, men and women, had both reached the end of regulation, tied in games that would decide gold medals…

News

State Earmarks Cash for Legal Aid

March 3, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

The fiscal year 2027 state budget earmarked $5 million to create a program providing legal assistance to people facing deportation. According to state Rep. David Rogers, that money is now being spent. Twenty-four attorneys are working with people facing federal immigration action.…

Sports

Belmont Well-Represented in D2 Rugby National Title-Winning Vermont

March 2, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Roman Legere said he learned a lot of important lessons competing for the Belmont High School rugby team and listed numerous themes in succession. Champions do a little extra. Leave the jersey in a better place. Be a gentleman on and off…

Opinion

Generations: Are Urgent Cares Really Urgent?

March 2, 2026

by Junyoung Hong

Back in September, I learned more about the American health care system than I probably ever wanted to, all because of a sprained ankle. And it made me realize the stark differences in how health care works in South Korea, where there…

News

Woman Killed in Trapelo Road Crash

March 2, 2026

by Mary Byrne

A 77-year-old woman died Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Trapelo Road between Beech and Hull streets, according to police. According to Belmont Interim Police Chief Mark Hurley, Belmont Police, along with the Massachusetts State Police, are investigating the…

News

District Attorney Shares Fraud-Awareness Tips

March 2, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

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Select Board Notes, Feb. 23, 2026

February 28, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Roundup, Feb. 27

February 27, 2026

by Contributor

Girls basketball –The girls basketball team didn’t play this week as they prepare to face No. 9 Needham in the first round of the MIAA tournament on Feb. 27. The Marauders (13-7) are seeded 24th. Boys Basketbal l–The boys basketball team captured…

News

Overlay Votes on Deck at Town Meeting

February 27, 2026

by Mary Byrne

News

Pending Negotiations, Select Board Appoints Police Chief

February 26, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Sports

Pope Francis Proves Too Much for Young Belmont Squad

February 26, 2026

by Ignacio Matorras

The 26th-seeded Belmont boys hockey team (5-16-2) traveled to Springfield Wednesday night for a first-round playoff matchup against 7th seeded Pope Francis (15-5-3), falling by a score of 5-1 to end the team’s season. The teams are familiar. On Feb. 11, Pope…

Sports

Belmont Girls Fall Just Shy of Advancing

February 26, 2026

by David Klimasmith

For the No. 16 Belmont Marauders, the path in the MIAA Division I tournament began with a mirror image of themselves. Facing No. 17 Shrewsbury in the first playoff game at the new Skip Viglirolo Rink, dropping a 3-2 decision in overtime.…

Arts·Lifestyle·News

Using the Arts to Confront the Racism That’s Not Always Seen

February 25, 2026

by Contributor

Inside Belmont High School’s Black Box Theater on Friday, Feb. 27, music and poetry will take on a subject some communities might believe they have already solved: racism. But for organizers and performers behind the upcoming Black History Month concert, the issue…

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