Melissa Russell

Melissa Russell

Melissa Russell is a contributor to The Belmont Voice.

Rising Egg Prices Stressing Belmont’s Breakfast Spots

February 28, 2025
Ovenbird Café’s customer-favorite breakfast slider loads an over-medium egg, spicy goat cheese, shaved Brussels sprouts, and ancho maple bacon on a brioche bun. For $5, it’s a tasty and filling way to start the day. The ever-rising price of eggs, however, may…

New Business Coming to Former CVS Site

February 7, 2025
It appears there will soon be one less empty storefront on Leonard Street. Demetrius Spaneas, president of Land & Sea Real Estate of Andover, recently confirmed that 60 Leonard St. has been sold to Dr. Emma Wu, a dentist in North Andover.…

Black History Month Events Aim to Unite Community

February 5, 2025
To Celebrate Black History Month this February, Belmont Against Racism is hosting a series of free events focusing on the history, culture, and contributions of communities of color. According to BAR President Didier Moise, the events are designed to bring the entire…

In Appreciation of a Life of Community Service

December 7, 2024
By Melissa Russell, Belmont Voice correspondent By all measures, Sherry Jones was an extraordinary woman. As a community leader, a special education teacher, a confidante, and a consummate hostess, she had a profound impact on those around her. When she died on…
Two people sitting in front of a sign in what appears to be a pub.

Belmont Couple Welcomes A Series of Puzzling Events

November 27, 2024
For Clare Crawford and David Palmer, a married couple living in Belmont, life is a series of puzzling events. Escape rooms provide fun for their family and as members of team Belmonsters they regularly participate in puzzlehunt events like the annual MIT…
People walking along near some sunflower blossoms.

Belmont Farmers’ Market Closes Successful 19th Year

November 21, 2024
As if the falling leaves weren’t enough of a sign that summer is over, here’s another: The Belmont Farmers’ Market has closed for the season. According to Hal Shubin, chair of the market committee, the 19th season was a success by all…
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