Shealagh Sullivan, Author at The Belmont Voice

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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…

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With Contracts Settled, High School Students Say Work-to-Rule Had Lasting Impact

June 13, 2026

The Belmont Education Association (BEA) voted to ratify contracts for all its bargaining units last week, bringing an end to nearly a year and a half of negotiations and to a work-to-rule job action which began in January. For students at Belmont…

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Belmont Aerospace Student Society Reflects on Year of Competition

June 11, 2026

The Belmont Aerospace Student Society (BASS) finished out their 2026 competition season on May 30 after clinching the top prize at the regional Aerospace Robotics Competition earlier last month. Though BASS was not able to defend the national title it won last…

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Student Representatives to the School Committee Both Set to Attend Harvard

June 10, 2026

At the end of the table during Belmont School Committee meetings, two boys quietly take notes and follow the discussion. While they do not cast official votes, they serve as the voice of nearly 1,500 students at Belmont High School. Andrew Ge…

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Community Path, Sewer Acquisition Funds Dominate Town Meeting

June 10, 2026

The Community Path Project took a significant step forward as debate on cost dominated Town Meeting on June 8. Just under two hours before the start of the sixth night, Town Meeting members received an email notice that the cost of acquiring…

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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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Class of 2026 President Ignacio Matorras Leaves a Legacy of Leadership

June 5, 2026

When Ignacio Matorras was a sophomore, focused his first bid for class president on defense of the spicy chicken sandwich. “I ran my campaign on that, which is obviously very different from what I do now,” Matorras said, laughing. The sandwich —…

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School Committee Notes, May 19, 2026

June 2, 2026

Fee Increases The School Committee voted to increase both busing and athletic fees at Belmont High School for the 2026–27 school year. The committee voted to raise the athletic fees—which vary depending on how many sports a student participates in—by $25. In…

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See Where the Class of 2026 Was Accepted Into College

May 30, 2026

The countdown to graduation for Belmont High School is on. Seniors wrapped up their final day of high school on May 22 and now anxiously await their chance to cross the stage on June 6. Many have already committed to a college…

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Belmont Schools Project $480K Deficit Amid Rising Special Education Costs

May 29, 2026

The Belmont Public Schools are facing a projected budget deficit of $480,000 as it closes out the third quarter of the fiscal year. The estimated gap is primarily due to increasing costs of contracted special education services, according to Anthony DiCologero, director…