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New Police Chief Eager to Get started

When Shane Smith takes over as chief of the Belmont Police Department next week, he won’t arrive as a stranger to town. The longtime member of the Salem Police Department in New Hampshire has been to Belmont many times, with one of his best friends in the community and his son attending Boston College’s Newton campus. He’s familiar with the coffee shops in town, including Bellmont Caffe, and when looking at the job application, he appreciated the town’s proximity to…

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Celebrating the Arrival of Spring

Concentrating on her target, Olivia Chen, 5, threw her arrow like a javelin during a game of “pitch pot” on April 11, outside the Belmont Public Library. She and her 2-year-old sister Rylee were there enjoying activities and crafts at…

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One Psychoanalyst’s Fight Against War’s Hidden Wounds

April 30, 2026
As a child, Belmont resident Kenneth Reich watched war movies with his brother, searching for clues about how combat changed those who lived through it. His father, Herman Reich, survived the Holocaust but never spoke about the experience. Kenneth never questioned his…

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…

Town Meeting Warrant Includes Consent Agenda

April 28, 2026
Thirty-eight articles are expected to be considered by Town Meeting members next month, as annual Town Meeting begins May 4. Among the 38, nine are citizen petitions, of which five are expected to be withdrawn, according to town officials. The rest are…

Belmont Mom Brings Pregnancy, Infant Loss Walk to Boston

April 27, 2026
While grieving the loss of her daughter, Lyla, Belmont resident Heather Toland discovered the podcast “Confessions of a Grieving Mother,” created by the nonprofit organization Emma’s Footprints. “It really helped me listen to other moms tell their stories and made me feel…

Quorum Issues Prompt Change in Human Rights Commission

April 27, 2026
With meeting quorum being a recurring problem, the Belmont Human Rights Commission will vote next month on a revised charge, reducing the maximum number of members from nine to seven. “The larger our group, the harder it is,” said Human Rights Commission…

Farm Boasts Deep Roots in Belmont

April 25, 2026
Nestled away in an unassuming neighborhood abutting the Cambridge line is Belmont Acres Farm, the town’s last remaining connection to its history as a community of fruit farms and market gardens. “We’re really, really fortunate,” said Henry Ogilby, whose family has owned…

Chenery Receives 200 Chromebooks from Massachusetts Program

April 24, 2026
Chenery Upper Elementary School was selected to receive 200 Chromebooks through the Connected and Online Program, a statewide initiative designed to expand digital access and opportunity for residents across the state, Belmont Public Schools (BPS) announced Friday. The school also received six Chromebook…

Town Rakes in Non-Compliance Complaints for Leaf Blower Bylaw

April 23, 2026
Jan. 1 marked the official end of using combustion-powered leaf blowers in town, yet compliance remains a concern for residents and business owners alike. The leaf blower bylaw, which was written to include multiple stages, went into effect upon approval in February…
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New Police Chief Eager to Get started

May 4, 2026
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When Shane Smith takes over as chief of the Belmont Police Department next week, he won’t arrive as a stranger to town. The longtime member of the Salem Police Department in New Hampshire has been to Belmont many times, with one of…

BEA, School Committee Remain at Impasse

May 3, 2026
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As contract negotiations between the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and School Committee stretch into 18 months, school leaders say the current proposals put the parties $600,000 apart this school year alone. The BEA and School Committee are currently in state-mediated contract negotiations…

With Hybrid, Town Meeting Participation Trends Remote

May 2, 2026
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The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that municipal meetings — even large ones like the annual Town Meeting — could take place remotely. Eventually, town officials introduced the hybrid model, designed to bring residents back into the room after the threat of…

BEA Members Join Boston May Day Rally

May 1, 2026
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Members of the Belmont Education Association (BEA) walked out at the end of the school day on May 1, planning to join a May Day rally in Boston. According to social media posts, BEA members will join other local teacher unions at…

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
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Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…

Town Meeting Warrant Includes Consent Agenda

April 28, 2026
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Thirty-eight articles are expected to be considered by Town Meeting members next month, as annual Town Meeting begins May 4. Among the 38, nine are citizen petitions, of which five are expected to be withdrawn, according to town officials. The rest are…

Noted Novelist Ready for Next Chapter

April 27, 2026
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Tom Perrotta has a fairly typical suburban dad biography. He and his wife moved here to Belmont, in part, for the schools; he coached his kids in youth soccer, and he even plays guitar in a band, making appearances at PorchFest. Perrotta…

Belmont Mom Brings Pregnancy, Infant Loss Walk to Boston

April 27, 2026
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While grieving the loss of her daughter, Lyla, Belmont resident Heather Toland discovered the podcast “Confessions of a Grieving Mother,” created by the nonprofit organization Emma’s Footprints. “It really helped me listen to other moms tell their stories and made me feel…

Farm Boasts Deep Roots in Belmont

April 25, 2026
by
Nestled away in an unassuming neighborhood abutting the Cambridge line is Belmont Acres Farm, the town’s last remaining connection to its history as a community of fruit farms and market gardens. “We’re really, really fortunate,” said Henry Ogilby, whose family has owned…
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