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Shealagh Sullivan

Shealagh Sullivan

Shealagh Sullivan is a member of The Belmont Voice staff. Shealagh can be contacted at ssullivan@belmontvoice.org.

The Nuts and Bolts of the New Educator Contracts

June 26, 2026
In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the…

Belmont Honors Retiring Staff, Educators

June 24, 2026
The School Committee held its annual ceremony on June 2 to honor the members of Belmont Public Schools who are retiring this year. There are six staff and educators who are retiring, though only four were formally read into the record. “I…

In Belmont, Students Lead the Composting Charge

June 23, 2026
At lunch across Belmont schools, kids line up and grab compostable lunch trays for their food. But at the end of the day, most of the trays end up in the trash, along with wasted food. Two school programs are fighting to…

Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

June 17, 2026
When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in…

What It Means to Be a Belmont Graduate

June 5, 2026
The Belmont High School Class of 2026 will cross the stage on June 6, marking an end to their high school career. For students, a high school diploma might be a ticket to a new chapter of their lives. For school leaders,…
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