Belmont Honors Retiring Staff, Educators

The School Committee held its annual ceremony on June 2 to honor the members of Belmont Public Schools who are retiring this year. There are six staff and educators who are retiring, though only four were formally read into the record. “I want to thank our retiring teachers, whose careers have spanned many years of dedication, growth, and transformation,” said Superintendent Jill Geiser. “You have guided students through many years of changes in education, always with grace, adaptability, and the…

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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Woman’s Club Finishes Homer House Restorations

June 20, 2026
The Belmont Woman’s Club has wrapped up its renovations to the William Flagg Homer House. For more than 150 years, the house has lurked, at times spookily, on its Pleasant Street plot. For the last 99 years, the house has served as…

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…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

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 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…

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…
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Belmont Honors Retiring Staff, Educators

June 24, 2026
The School Committee held its annual ceremony on June 2 to honor the members of Belmont Public Schools who are retiring this year. There are six staff and educators who are retiring, though only four were formally read into the record. “I…

A Life of Commitment to Equality

June 23, 2026
One hundred years is a lot of life to live. Belmont resident Preston Williams would know. “I majored in history, so I appreciate knowing the history of the country and experiencing it as it has changed,” said Williams, who recently celebrated his…

The Tree That Gave Linnaeus His Name

June 22, 2026
Here’s a tree for you. It has heart-shaped leaves, is easy to grow in full sun to part shade across a range of soil conditions, and is somewhat drought-tolerant. In June, copious small, yellow, sweet-smelling flowers blanket the tree, attracting so many…

Bronze Award Project Maps the Mini Libraries

June 21, 2026
Building on lessons they’ve learned about mutual benefit, a group of Girl Scouts has tasked itself with finding and documenting each of the mini libraries scattered around town. The project, which will earn them their Bronze Award, grew from their original plan…

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…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

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…
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