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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Belmont residents gathered Saturday night for the annual Hispanic Heritage Night at the Beech Street Center. This is the fifth year of the event, supported by the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Against Racism.…

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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 Press for Action on Racism, Antisemitism

October 7, 2026
A month after the most recent incident of racist and antisemitic graffiti found at Belmont High School, Belmont Public Schools hosted a community forum to discuss combating discrimination in the schools. High school Principal Isaac Taylor, middle school Principal Russ Kupperstein, and…
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Town Reaches ‘Milestone’ in Move to State Insurance

October 7, 2026
Despite the absence of a Human Resources director, the town reached a “huge milestone” in its move toward joining the state Group Insurance Commission. “We had to submit to the state all eligible employees for health insurance,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin told…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap

October 7, 2026
Belmont blew past Middlesex League rival Lexington, 35-0 on Friday, Oct. 2, for the Marauders' biggest win in almost three years. Sophomore quarterback Ronan Kelleher led the way with four touchdown passes to four different receivers.…

BHS Marauders of the Week for Oct. 9, 2026

October 7, 2026
Ahana Sharma 1. Favorite school subject: Biology & Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mr. Moresco, Ms. Harper, Mr. Fairchild, Ms. Saxena & Ms. Grossi 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Swim & Dive and volunteering around town 4.…

Town to Appeal State Ruling on Belmont Country Club Abatement 

October 5, 2026
The Belmont Board of Assessors has decided to appeal the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board’s decision to award the Belmont Country Club a “significant” property tax abatement. “Since I’ve been on the Board of Assessors, which is June of this year, discussing what…

Thanksgiving Football Game Move Sparks Division 

October 5, 2026
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…
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Belmont High School Sports Wrap – Week in Review

October 14, 2026
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Belmont improved its record to 10-0-1 after a two-victory week. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Marauders shut out Stoneham at home, scoring five goals on the team’s senior night. Senior captain Elsie Lakin-Schultz contributed two, and seniors Avery Reinold and Nora Dolan…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

October 14, 2026
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Belmont residents gathered Saturday night for the annual Hispanic Heritage Night at the Beech Street Center. This is the fifth year of the event, supported by the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Against Racism.…

Sharper Vision Arrives on Leonard Street

October 14, 2026
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If you need sharper vision and more stylish eyewear, count yourself lucky. Maida Family Eyecare, the new kid on Leonard Street, opened its doors on Aug. 24. Dr. Rebecca Maida grew up in Belmont and worked at her mother, Dr. Linda Bennett’s,…
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School Committee Notes, Sept. 22, 2026

October 12, 2026
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Commonwealth Heroine Belmont resident Lisa Gibalerio was honored at the Sept. 22 School Committee meeting as a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine. Gibalerio was originally selected earlier this summer, but was unable to attend the annual ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. Instead, state…

Students Bring CPR Certification to BHS

October 12, 2026
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Making a community safer can be as simple as a 30-minute class, according to Belmont High School Senior Jasmine Gluck. Gluck, co-president of Belmont’s chapter of Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA), is one of the students working to bring CPR certification…

Local Youth Hockey Goalies Make Saves for a Cure

October 9, 2026
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The saves made by six Belmont Youth Hockey goalies this month mean more than simply stopping the opposition’s goal-scoring opportunities. Ronan Briggs, Owen Hennessy, Henry Brown, Henry Hemond, Micheala Rebolo and Elinor Dorn make up team Saves for a Cure as part…

Parents Press for Action on Racism, Antisemitism

October 7, 2026
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A month after the most recent incident of racist and antisemitic graffiti found at Belmont High School, Belmont Public Schools hosted a community forum to discuss combating discrimination in the schools. High school Principal Isaac Taylor, middle school Principal Russ Kupperstein, and…
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Town Reaches ‘Milestone’ in Move to State Insurance

October 7, 2026
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Despite the absence of a Human Resources director, the town reached a “huge milestone” in its move toward joining the state Group Insurance Commission. “We had to submit to the state all eligible employees for health insurance,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin told…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap

October 7, 2026
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Belmont blew past Middlesex League rival Lexington, 35-0 on Friday, Oct. 2, for the Marauders' biggest win in almost three years. Sophomore quarterback Ronan Kelleher led the way with four touchdown passes to four different receivers.…

BHS Marauders of the Week for Oct. 9, 2026

October 7, 2026
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Ahana Sharma 1. Favorite school subject: Biology & Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mr. Moresco, Ms. Harper, Mr. Fairchild, Ms. Saxena & Ms. Grossi 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Swim & Dive and volunteering around town 4.…
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