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Leader Bank Buys Leonard Street Building

August 14, 2026
The former Bank of America building at 72 Leonard St. has been sold, and it will remain a bank in its next incarnation. According to Kevin Leech, marketing and leasing manager for Newman Properties, Leader Bank bought the vacant building for $2,825,000.…

Al Fresco Dining Returns As Summer Kicks Into Overdrive

July 26, 2025
Despite previous confusion around outdoor dining in Belmont, at least one business has received approval for its outdoor dining plans on Leonard Street. This past week, The Wellington was approved for outdoor dining with a total of 18 seats for guests. “We…
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Boston-Based Real Estate Agency Acquires Hill Estates

June 29, 2025
Hill Estates, one of the town’s largest residential complexes, has been acquired by The Hamilton Company, a Boston-based property management and development firm. The $175 million acquisition closed June 18 with the property’s longtime owners, the DiGiovanni family of Belmont, according to…

Belmont Books Launches Music Series

May 28, 2025
Leonard Street fixture Belmont Books aims to create a “third space” where community members can gather and socialize. To that end, the store will begin hosting a Sunday afternoon music program, starting June 1 with Belmont High School’s jazz combo, n-Tet. “People…

Another Belmont Center Storefront Going Dark

May 19, 2025
Didriks, a fixture at 77 Leonard St. since 2017, will close by the end of September, owner Jonathan Henke said Monday. A closing sale has been announced. The news comes shortly after owners of Stone Hearth Pizza, also located on Leonard Street…

New Survey Gives Voice to Local Businesses and Consumers

May 17, 2025
With a new survey by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee, local businesses have a chance to share their experiences opening and operating storefronts in Belmont. Aimed at a better understanding of issues of diversity and access for local businesses, the…

Growing Fitness Fad Comes to Belmont

May 12, 2025
When Sevan Akian and her fiancé moved from Southern California to Watertown, Akian wanted to bring her passion for Lagree Fitness – an exercise method that strengthens and tones muscles while limiting excess stress to joints – with her. When the space…
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