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Election Results: Dash Outpolls Crowley for Moderator

The unofficial results are in, and Adam Dash will serve as moderator for at least the next year after outpolling incumbent Michael Crowley, 2,083-1,770. Results are unofficial until certified. “I really can’t believe it,” Dash said after the unofficial results were announced at Town Hall Tuesday night. “It always humbles me that people are willing to spend so much time and money and effort to help me and the cause forward, and I think that hopefully Town Meeting will see…

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Etiquette Classes Emphasize Empathy and Confidence

When Emily Post’s “Etiquette” was first published in 1922, it advised against hiring butlers with mustaches and included advice on proper finger bowl use, among other now outdated passages. However, the doyenne of manners also made remarkably relevant statements on…

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School Committee Notes; March 24, 2026

April 3, 2026
Charles Crisafulli School Committee member Amy Zuccarello took time at the beginning of the meeting to acknowledge the death of Charles Crisafulli, a Belmont native and long-time public school educator. “Those like me who grew up in Belmont or who have been…

On the Road to Repair: Belmont’s Hidden History of Slavery

April 3, 2026
By Arianna Williams, Belmont Voice contributor Light streams through a multicolored stained-glass Tiffany window, filling the sanctuary of the First Church in Belmont with a warm, prismatic glow. The artwork depicts a man in a red robe reclining with a shepherd’s staff,…

Belmont Marks Transgender Day of Visibility

April 2, 2026
A modest but dedicated crowd slowly made its way around the green space at the corner of Leonard Street and Concord Avenue on March 31 marking Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) by reading about people who made a difference. Posters were arranged…

Hoppy Days as Easter Bunny Visits Belmont Center

March 31, 2026
Unlike most who eagerly greeted and hugged the giant, furry Easter bunny visiting Belmont Center on March 28, Otis looked a bit wary. However, the docile pup sat obediently in the white rabbit’s arms and posed for a photo while wearing his…

Letter: Lack of Internal Chief Candidate ‘Troubling’

March 30, 2026
As a Belmont resident and taxpayer, I am troubled by the decision to appoint an out‑of‑state police chief while longstanding expectations that public safety leaders live within a reasonable distance of our town appear to be treated too flexibly. We were told…
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Select Board Notes, March 23, 2026

March 27, 2026
Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

March 25, 2026
Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…

Belmont Baseball Eyes Postseason Return in 2026

March 25, 2026
Had Belmont High School’s baseball team won just one more game last year, they’d be coming off a Division I MIAA tournament berth. But the Marauders went 9-11 and missed the playoffs, something they vow not to repeat this spring. “I think…
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A Parental Guide to College Decisions

April 7, 2026
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A Parental Guide to College Decisions By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Belmont High School seniors are beginning to make their college decisions – the culmination of four years of late night study sessions, extracurricular activities, and hours spent on applications and…
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Seeking Savings, Belmont Shifts Health Insurance

April 6, 2026
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As health care costs rise nationwide, municipalities around the state are revisiting the question of whether to remain self-insured, or to switch to a state-run health insurance program for public employees that might help to cushion the financial blow. Belmont is no…
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School Committee Notes; March 24, 2026

April 3, 2026
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Charles Crisafulli School Committee member Amy Zuccarello took time at the beginning of the meeting to acknowledge the death of Charles Crisafulli, a Belmont native and long-time public school educator. “Those like me who grew up in Belmont or who have been…

Belmont Marks Transgender Day of Visibility

April 2, 2026
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A modest but dedicated crowd slowly made its way around the green space at the corner of Leonard Street and Concord Avenue on March 31 marking Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) by reading about people who made a difference. Posters were arranged…

Rugby Teams Welcome New Season, New Challenges

April 2, 2026
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Belmont Rugby enters the spring season with both its girls and boys programs building off strong 2025 campaigns, balancing high expectations with the reality of new faces and evolving roles. The girls team returns as the reigning state champions after securing their…
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