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Belmont Clothing Designer Charts a New Creative Course

December 7, 2025
The machine groaned as John d'Arbeloff turned the crank, pressing silver through cardboard and cheesecloth until the metal emerged with an imprint of woven texture. After 30 years in the clothing business, the 65-year-old founder of RailRiders adventure wear has launched a…

Marauders of the Week for Dec. 5, 2025

December 5, 2025
Quincy Crockett 1. Favorite school subject: Math, especially pre-calc 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mr. Flam, Sra. Brito 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: IMPROV, A Cappela, Boy Scouts 4. What are you most proud of doing or being part…

Obituary: Athena McInnis

December 4, 2025
Athena McInnis, a resident of Belmont and Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Nov 23. Athena is survived by her daughters, Aluna Michaels and Leslie Kane, three grandsons, Steven, Shaun, and Scott Kane, and one great-grandson, Lucas Kane. She also had many beloved…

Letter: Highlighting Food Insecurity

December 3, 2025
The recent failure to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in our community, state, and country. The outpouring of outrage and donations to local food assistance organizations was…

Letter: Belmont’s Missing Conversation on the GIC

December 3, 2025
The Belmont teachers’ contract expired last summer. Negotiations have dragged on for nearly a year, yet one of the biggest issues affecting both employees and taxpayers remains undiscussed: joining the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Three years after the town-commissioned Structural Change…

November 28 2025 Public Notices

November 28, 2025
Case #25-32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT Notice is hereby given that the Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM…