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Claire Hlotyak

Claire Hlotyak

Belmont Police Department Swears in Two New Officers

August 4, 2026
The Belmont Police Department recently swore in two new officers at Town Hall. Officers Emily Ricci and Robert Ludwig will begin working for the department immediately, according to Police Chief Shane Smith. Ricci and Ludwig are among the first officers Smith has…

Nest of Birds Delays Copper Beech Tree Removal

July 20, 2026
The historic copper beech tree located next to The First Church of Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, is not going anywhere yet. The removal of the Beech Leaf Disease-infected tree was set to begin Monday morning, but has been delayed for a few weeks…

ICE Protests Continue in Belmont

July 20, 2026
Around 50 people gathered in front of The First Church of Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, on July 17 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) overreach. These Stand-Outs, as they are called, are sponsored by the Social Action Committee of The First Church…

World Cup Watch Party Draws a Crowd

July 15, 2026
The Tartan Army may have left Boston, but the World Cup excitement is still very much alive in Belmont. The Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Soccer Association hosted a watch party for the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain on…

Chenery Crossing Guard Retires After 23 years

July 8, 2026
For more than 20 years, Laurence (Larry) Macdonald arrived early each morning to the Chenery Upper Elementary School to place traffic cones and enjoy the calm-before-the-school-drop-off storm. Directing the traffic that floods the four-way stop where Washington Street intersects with Goden Street…
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