Valerie Wencis

Julie Ebin turned in her seat at Belmont Books’ Black Bear Café when she heard the word “traffic.” The Arlington resident, whose child goes to school on the Belmont-Cambridge line, has noticed a significant difference in the morning commute with the start…

The much anticipated Belmont Middle School — part of the $295 million project that combines grades seven through 12 — will officially open with the start of the school year on Wednesday, September 6. Those walking through the 450,000 square-foot building will immediately notice…