Claire Hlotyak

Claire Hlotyak

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…

The Return of the Summer Reading Program

June 26, 2026
The Belmont Public Library held a kickoff party for its summer reading program on Friday. Funded by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library, the summer reading program encourages kids of all ages to enjoy reading. According to the library website, “This…

Belmont Religious Council Hosts Summer of Service Bingo

June 24, 2026
School’s out, and the Belmont Religious Council is hoping people take the time to spread some seasonal joy with its Summer of Service Community Bingo. Bingo participants carry a card, listing a variety of positive activities that can be completed in and…

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 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…