Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in elementary schools across the school district. During last week’s heat wave and into early this week, classroom temperatures at Burbank Elementary School and Winn Brook Elementary School reached nearly 90 degrees. “It’s not just that you need to…

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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Town Meeting OKs One-Time Payments Toward Educator Contracts

June 11, 2026
Town Meeting members approved $500,000 to make one-time payments to Belmont’s educators, putting the final touches on the contracts approved in May. “From the outset, the School Committee’s goal was to reach agreements that were fair to employees, good for students, and…

Pedestrian Recovering After Collision on Concord Avenue

June 10, 2026
A 16-year-old girl is recovering after being hit by a car on Concord Avenue on Monday afternoon. According to a Belmont Police press release, the collision occurred at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Winter Street. The Belmont Fire Department brought the…

Belmont High Class of 2026 Dreams Big at Graduation

June 8, 2026
Bouquets of flowers, cars stuffed with golden balloons, and several paper head cutouts signaled a special moment for many young Belmont residents Saturday. On June 6, Harris Field was awash in maroon as the 369 members of the Belmont High School class…

What It Means to Be a Belmont Graduate

June 5, 2026
The Belmont High School Class of 2026 will cross the stage on June 6, marking an end to their high school career. For students, a high school diploma might be a ticket to a new chapter of their lives. For school leaders,…

Farmers’ Market Rings Opening Bell on 2026 Season

June 5, 2026
The Belmont Farmers’ Market opened on June 4 for the 2026 season. The market, held on Thursday afternoons in the Claflin Street parking lot, will be a lively hub of fresh food, local businesses, and community connection. The market will run until…
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Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

June 17, 2026
When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in…

Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont

June 15, 2026
In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting as a “critical constraint” in Belmont. “The cost essentially increases because the permitting is unpredictable,” grad student Josh Young told the Select Board earlier this month. On…

Belmont Girls Rugby Captures Eighth State Title

June 12, 2026
The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy. Last year’s team overwhelmed Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, dominating from start to finish. This year, the game was closer, 36-24, as the Marauders fended…

Belmont Resident to Build Community Fridge, Food Pantry

June 12, 2026
When the federal government shut down last fall, resulting in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Amber Porter began wondering how it would impact her fellow Belmont residents. From a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance report, she learned that more…

Girls Rugby Angles for State Title

June 9, 2026
Rebecca Christensen scored three tries, leading the undefeated and top-ranked Marauders to a dominant 40-0 win over Brookline in the MIAA Division 1 Semifinal. Next up for the Belmont girls rugby team is a Thursday afternoon tilt against Weymouth at Memorial Field…
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