Julie M. Cohen, Author at The Belmont Voice

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

February 5, 2026

As the Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) marks its 10th anniversary this year, current and former leaders remain dedicated to offering inclusive events “by the community, for the community,” said Michael Gao, a member of the Board of Directors. The nonprofit organization’s…

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Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

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Library Opens to Joyous Community Celebration

January 20, 2026

Clasping a book from the popular “Warriors” series by Erin Hunter, fourth-grader Katarina Pajovic smiled as she stood in the children’s room Jan. 17 during the grand opening of the new, $39.5 million Belmont Public Library. “It’s really beautiful,” said the 9-year-old…

Business

Last-Minute Gifts With a Belmont Flair

December 19, 2025

Residents don’t need to go far to find gifts to match everyone’s tastes, especially if they want to give locally crafted items that support the town’s independent retailers. That’s why The Belmont Voice decided to compile a brief list of shops in…

Lifestyle

Holiday Squirrels Star in Belmont Team’s New Book

November 28, 2025

While angels and stars are traditional Christmas tree toppers, for Clover and Pumpkin, only a golden acorn would do. The fluffy-tailed rodent pals scamper their way through “A Squirrely Christmas,” a new children’s picture book by Belmont residents Megan K. Palmer and…

Arts

Kids Take Center Stage in Belmont Church’s ‘13: The Musical’

November 21, 2025

Grappling with the challenges of middle school is familiar territory for many of the young actors in the upcoming performances of “13: The Musical” at the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist. The show, which runs Nov. 20 through Nov. 23, focuses…

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Annual Thanksgiving Service Brings Belmont Faiths Together

November 19, 2025

While there won’t be any turkey or stuffing at the upcoming Belmont Religious Council’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 23, there will be plenty of food for the soul. The council, founded in 1954, has been holding the holiday gathering for decades,…

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New Rink Receives Warm Welcome

November 18, 2025

Eager to learn ice-skating tricks, Belmont resident Claudia Matzko’s granddaughter, Penny, age 4, smiled and said, “I want to do twirls,” as she waited outside the new Belmont Sports Complex’s James P. “Skip” Viglirolo Rink on Saturday for its grand opening. Local…

Sports

Spirited Fundraiser Slated for Sunday as FBE Apple Run Returns

October 24, 2025

If you catch sight of Elvis, Waldo, and, appropriately, Forrest Gump running past you on Sunday don’t be surprised – they’re just helping raise funds for the Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) during the annual Halloween Apple Run. “There are so many…

Arts

Belmont Dramatic Club Takes Modern Look At Shakespeare’s Classic Comedy

October 23, 2025

“Love Island” and “The Bachelor” may not immediately come to mind when discussing William Shakespeare’s plays, but “The Merry Wives of Windsor” includes many of the same ingredients — seduction, jealousy, schemes, and greed — that make it a must-see. “People on…