The Underwood Pool Opens for Summer 2026
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Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response
When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and…
Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much…
Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont
In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting…
With Contracts Settled, High School Students Say Work-to-Rule Had Lasting Impact
The Belmont Education Association (BEA) voted to ratify contracts for all its bargaining units last…
Real Estate Transactions for May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026
Real estate transactions in Belmont for May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Includes 11 properties with prices ranging from…
Real Estate Transactions for May 5, 2026 to May 8, 2026
Real estate transactions in Belmont for May 5, 2026 to May 8, 2026. Includes four properties with prices ranging from…
Mint Cannabis License Transferred for $1 Million Fee
The cannabis retailer that planned to open on Pleasant Street has transferred its license to another retailer, according to Town…
Real Estate Transactions for April 21, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Real estate transactions in Belmont for April 21, 2026 to May 1, 2026. Includes nine properties with prices ranging from…
Real Estate Transactions for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026
Real estate transactions in Belmont for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026. Includes three properties with prices ranging from…
Meet the Heart of Kendall School’s Morning Music
Each morning at The Kendall School, passing cars and pedestrians can hear the sounds of joyful piano and a chorus…
Belmont Cartographer Maps Bay State’s Story
The cartographer behind Bostonography, a digital reservoir of original maps that chart Greater Boston, has a confession to make: He’s…
Belmont to Boston to Broadway: What it Takes to Be a Pit Musician
In a small theater room, jazz drifts into the hallway, filling the playhouse. Actors belt their lyrics over drums, piano,…
Belmont Girls Rugby Captures Eighth State Title
The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy.…
Girls Rugby Angles for State Title
Rebecca Christensen scored three tries, leading the undefeated and top-ranked Marauders to a dominant 40-0 win over Brookline in the…
Belmont Boys and Girls Tennis Punch Tickets to MIAA Division I Round of 16
“Ajmo!” (“Let’s Go!”) was the cry that rang out from the stands at Belmont Hill School, as junior Koya Radojevic…
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…
Celebrating the Arrival of Spring
Concentrating on her target, Olivia Chen, 5, threw her arrow like a javelin during a game of “pitch pot” on April 11, outside the Belmont Public Library. She and her…
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,…
Using the Arts to Confront the Racism That’s Not Always Seen
Inside Belmont High School’s Black Box Theater on Friday, Feb. 27, music and poetry will take on a subject some communities might believe they have already solved: racism. But for…
Generations: What I Learned Digging in the Dirt
Last summer, I wrote a column about attempting to transform my weedy backyard into a beautiful garden. This summer, I…
Ask Lisa: The Kids are Launched, Their Stuff Remains Behind
Becoming empty-nesters as your children move out into the world is emotionally complicated, but it also creates a practical challenge,…
Generations: The Birth of a Boston Sports Fan
Saying the Red Sox are off to a slow start to the 2026 season is an understatement. As I write…
Generations: The Hidden Curriculum of High School
When I look back at my junior year of high school, I think not only of my experiences with friends,…
Latest Articles
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…
Belmont Aerospace Student Society Reflects on Year of Competition
June 11, 2026
The Belmont Aerospace Student Society (BASS) finished out their 2026 competition season on May 30 after clinching the top prize at the regional Aerospace Robotics Competition earlier last month. Though BASS was not able to defend the national title it won last…
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…
Student Representatives to the School Committee Both Set to Attend Harvard
June 10, 2026
At the end of the table during Belmont School Committee meetings, two boys quietly take notes and follow the discussion. While they do not cast official votes, they serve as the voice of nearly 1,500 students at Belmont High School. Andrew Ge…
Community Path, Sewer Acquisition Funds Dominate Town Meeting
June 10, 2026
The Community Path Project took a significant step forward as debate on cost dominated Town Meeting on June 8. Just under two hours before the start of the sixth night, Town Meeting members received an email notice that the cost of acquiring…
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…
Meet Julie Riley, Belmont Town Meeting’s Court Stenographer
June 8, 2026
Julie Riley doesn’t just sit through each night of Town Meeting once. In fact, she watches each night of Town Meeting twice — even the nights that stretch into four or more hours of debate. Riley does this for every special and…
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,…
Class of 2026 President Ignacio Matorras Leaves a Legacy of Leadership
June 5, 2026
When Ignacio Matorras was a sophomore, focused his first bid for class president on defense of the spicy chicken sandwich. “I ran my campaign on that, which is obviously very different from what I do now,” Matorras said, laughing. The sandwich —…
Obituaries
Obituary: Anne (Covino) Goldenberg
Anne Covino Goldenberg, 100, a longtime resident of Belmont, passed…
Obituary: Celeste Matilda Andrade
Celeste Matilda Andrade, 81, a longtime resident of Belmont and…
Obituary: Rose Chacran Zartarian
Rose Chacran Zartarian, née Wolohojian, died peacefully at home in…
Chesson Memorial
There will be a short gathering on Saturday, June 6,…
Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Quinn
Elizabeth “Betsy” Quinn, 87, died peacefully on April 6 at…
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Real Estate Transactions for May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026
June 18, 2026
by Contributor
Real estate transactions in Belmont for May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Includes 11 properties with prices ranging from $409,000 to $1,960,600.…
The Underwood Pool Opens for Summer 2026
June 18, 2026
The Underwood Pool is open and Belmont youth were quick to take advantage on Wednesday.…
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
by Mary Byrne
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…
Generations: What I Learned Digging in the Dirt
June 16, 2026
Last summer, I wrote a column about attempting to transform my weedy backyard into a beautiful garden. This summer, I have a pretty garden bed with more flowers than weeds and plant names like buddleia roll off my tongue. Here are the…
Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont
June 15, 2026
by Mary Byrne
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…
With Contracts Settled, High School Students Say Work-to-Rule Had Lasting Impact
June 13, 2026
The Belmont Education Association (BEA) voted to ratify contracts for all its bargaining units last week, bringing an end to nearly a year and a half of negotiations and to a work-to-rule job action which began in January. For students at Belmont…
Ask Lisa: The Kids are Launched, Their Stuff Remains Behind
June 12, 2026
Becoming empty-nesters as your children move out into the world is emotionally complicated, but it also creates a practical challenge, one that might involve Marie Kondo more than Dr. Phil. Specifically: what do you do with all their stuff? When my children…
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
by Mary Byrne
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…
Belmont Aerospace Student Society Reflects on Year of Competition
June 11, 2026
The Belmont Aerospace Student Society (BASS) finished out their 2026 competition season on May 30 after clinching the top prize at the regional Aerospace Robotics Competition earlier last month. Though BASS was not able to defend the national title it won last…
Town Meeting OKs One-Time Payments Toward Educator Contracts
June 11, 2026
by Jesse Floyd
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…
Student Representatives to the School Committee Both Set to Attend Harvard
June 10, 2026
At the end of the table during Belmont School Committee meetings, two boys quietly take notes and follow the discussion. While they do not cast official votes, they serve as the voice of nearly 1,500 students at Belmont High School. Andrew Ge…
Community Path, Sewer Acquisition Funds Dominate Town Meeting
June 10, 2026
The Community Path Project took a significant step forward as debate on cost dominated Town Meeting on June 8. Just under two hours before the start of the sixth night, Town Meeting members received an email notice that the cost of acquiring…
Pedestrian Recovering After Collision on Concord Avenue
June 10, 2026
by Contributor
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…
Generations: The Birth of a Boston Sports Fan
June 9, 2026
Saying the Red Sox are off to a slow start to the 2026 season is an understatement. As I write this, they just suffered their 27th loss in 46 games. Yet somehow, I still find myself clicking on another highlight video during…
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…
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…
Obituaries
Obituary: Anne (Covino) Goldenberg
Anne Covino Goldenberg, 100, a longtime resident of Belmont, passed…
Obituary: Celeste Matilda Andrade
Celeste Matilda Andrade, 81, a longtime resident of Belmont and…
Obituary: Rose Chacran Zartarian
Rose Chacran Zartarian, née Wolohojian, died peacefully at home in…
Chesson Memorial
There will be a short gathering on Saturday, June 6,…
Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Quinn
Elizabeth “Betsy” Quinn, 87, died peacefully on April 6 at…
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