Shealagh Sullivan, Author at The Belmont Voice

Belmont Church Unveils ‘Earthrise’ Mural

September 6, 2026

As Apollo 8 circled the moon on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders snapped the first color photo of Earth over the lunar horizon. More than 50 years since it was taken, the photo, dubbed “Earthrise,” has remained one of the…

News

Shift in Boston Numbers Pushes Lander to Lead in State Senate Race; Rogers Wins Reelection

September 2, 2026

The race between incumbent state Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander remains too close to call. An update to the results from Boston Wednesday morning pushed the challenger, Lander, into the lead, 12,088-12,068. Before the change, Brownsberger held a narrow, 61-vote…

Elections

Ahead of Primary, Belmont Ranks Second in Massachusetts for Campaign Donations

August 29, 2026

With less than a week until the state primary, Belmont residents have poured more than a quarter-million dollars into state and local campaigns since January. According to from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), Belmont ranks the second highest…

Lifestyle·News

11-Year-Old Summits Mount Kilimanjaro

August 28, 2026

This summer looked a little different for 11-year-old Olivia Trainor. Trainor, a rising sixth-grader at Chenery Upper Elementary School, hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with her mother, Brittany Caruso, last month. The journey up the Tanzanian volcano, the highest peak in Africa, took nine…

News

With School Year Approaching, Students Grapple With Teacher’s Arrest

August 25, 2026

When middle school teacher Leon Dyer was arrested in late July, screenshots and links to news articles quickly began circulating online among Belmont students. Many students learned of the arrest and charging of their current or former teacher from a text message.…

Elections·News

Ryan, Solet Tout Records in Middlesex DA Forum

August 24, 2026

Incumbent Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and challenger David Solet squared off in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. The forum was recorded earlier this month and premiered Aug. 20. Solet is challenging Ryan for the Democratic nomination…

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Belmont High School Among Top Schools in State

August 19, 2026

Belmont High School is among the top high schools in Massachusetts, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking. BHS was ranked second in Massachusetts, behind Boston Latin School. It ranked 138th nationally. “This is a wonderful milestone for Belmont…

Arts

Prominent Local Scientist Named to Lead Boston-Area Arts Group

August 14, 2026

Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Cherie Butts was surrounded by culture, but after moving to Massachusetts 14 years ago, she said there was a notable lack of lively art in the area. She’s been striving to fill that gap ever since.…

Lifestyle

Belmont Builds Community Through Dance

August 11, 2026

On Monday nights, the Beech Street Center comes alive with thumping beats, shouts, and laughter galore. A small — but mighty — cohort of Belmont residents gathers each week for 45 minutes of rigorous Zumba class. “Dance is magical. It builds community,…

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Belmont High Seniors Host Summer Food Drive

August 11, 2026

School may be out for the summer, but rising seniors Grace Harrison and Madeleine Buell are still carrying on their club’s mission. Harrison and Buell are president and vice president of Belmont High School’s Food Insecurity Club, which strives to educate Belmont…