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Thanksgiving Football Game Move Sparks Division 

With a few exceptions, such as weather-related changes or playing at Fenway Park, unofficial tradition holds that Belmont and Watertown high schools battle it out on the gridiron on Thanksgiving Day.  The 104th edition of the rivalry game, though, will be on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day. The Marauders will host the Raiders at 6 p.m. at Harris Field. The change was made in April, but the start of the season has rekindled discussion. According to a letter to the…

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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…

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Parents Say Bus Issues Persist Weeks Into School Year

September 27, 2026
Weeks into the school year, parents say they have faced delayed pickups and drop-offs and even missed stops when it comes to busing for the elementary and middle schools. “You expect there to be kinks that need to be worked out in…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026
Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…
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School Committee Notes, Sept. 8, 2026

September 23, 2026
New Administrators Superintendent Jill Geiser announced that Brittany King is the new assistant principal at Belmont High School. King has worked in the high school as a guidance counselor for the past 12 years. “I’m really excited to step into this new…

With Boom in Requests, Town Considers Public Records Coordinator

September 22, 2026
Town officials are “strongly considering” hiring a part-time administrative employee to manage the growing number of public records requests across departments. “It’s very nuanced and complicated, and one request can take hours and hours of time,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin said. According…

Soccer Night Returns to Belmont

September 21, 2026
The annual Soccer Night returned to Harris Field Saturday night, with the boys taking on Newton North and the girls facing the Westford Ghosts. Both teams enjoyed their evening, as the boys upset the Tigers, 2-1. The girls, in turn, shut out…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 18, 2026

September 21, 2026
Demitri Berlis 1. Favorite school subject: Algebra 2 and Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. Pasternak, Ms. Grossi, Mr. Zilcoski 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Basketball, Belmont Helping Hands 4. What are you most proud of doing…

Students Push For Action in Wake of Racist Incident

September 19, 2026
Students are calling for further action from the school district after multiple instances of racist and antisemitic graffiti were found in a bathroom at Belmont High School (BHS) days into the new school year. “At Belmont, it’s not shocking that this would…
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Town Clerk Job Description May Be Headed for Update

October 2, 2026
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The last time the job description for the town clerk was updated, President Barack Obama was serving his first term, the final episode of Oprah Winfrey’s 25-season run had aired, and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” was top of the charts. “At…

Neighbors: Chestnut Street Project Still Falls Short

October 1, 2026
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Five public hearing sessions later, with another on the calendar, the Planning Board has yet to come to a determination on the controversial two-family project on Chestnut Street. The project is located across from Pequossette Park, and neighbors and other residents at…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap – Week in Review

September 29, 2026
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The fourth-ranked Marauders posted some impressive results in recent games, continuing their undefeated streak with wins against Woburn and Reading. Against Woburn, on Sept. 22, the offense led the way to a one-sided 8-1 victory. Junior Kendall Regan contributed three goals, with…

Garden Gems: Fall Cleanup: Less is More

September 28, 2026
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Fall is a wonderful time in the garden, full of color and activity. Leaves are turning, asters and goldenrods are blooming. Small mammals are skittering around, gathering food stores. Birds are fattening up on seeds and berries while bees and butterflies are…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026
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Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…
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