Julie M. Cohen

Julie M. Cohen

Julie M. Cohen is a contributor to the Belmont Voice.

Historical Society Celebrates 10 Years of Plaque Program

December 16, 2024
Belmont’s historic houses can be quirky, appealing, expensive to maintain, or all of the above. Still, they also serve as time capsules offering glimpses into the town’s impressive past. To honor and learn more about those special buildings, a group of residents…
A woman wearing blue jeans and a grey shawl in front of boxes of fresh produce.

Neighbors helping neighbors at Belmont Food Pantry

December 2, 2024
When Marcey Sierra brings her young daughter to pick up essentials at the Belmont Food Pantry, volunteers ask the 7-year-old if she’d like to help out, too.“She really loves it. It makes her feel important,” said Sierra, a resident and pantry client…
Group of women in uniform

Waverley VFW Post 1272 Marks 100th Anniversary

November 10, 2024
The world marked many pivotal milestones in 1924, including the inaugural Winter Olympics and the first successful around-the-world flight. Closer to home, a small group of Belmont veterans created an institution that is also marking its centennial: the Waverley VFW Post 1272.…

Poll Position: Belmont Teen Driven to Help Others Vote

October 28, 2024
While young voters will play an essential role in deciding the upcoming 2024 presidential election, especially in battleground states, a local teen in Belmont—who isn’t yet old enough to cast a ballot—will be making a different kind of impact. Although he’s only…
gardeners at work

Habitat Intergenerational Program Brings People Together

August 13, 2024
While many find pulling weeds and invasive plants a chore, for Ira Topping, it’s a way to build camaraderie through a shared love of nature. The longtime Belmont resident has been helping the local environment through “Pulling Partners,” one of several activities…

Local Athletes Give Archery a Shot

July 28, 2024
Already a veteran archer at 11 years old, Gwen Wagner is looking forward to watching world-class archery during the 2024 Paris Olympics. “It’s super inspiring,” said Wagner, a soon-to-be sixth-grade student at Chenery Upper Elementary. The medal round in archery begins July…