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Rev. Ponder Williams Begins Ministry with Plymouth Congregational Church

July 17, 2026

During his first service as minister of Plymouth Congregational Church on Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Andrew Ponder Williams took in his new surroundings with gratitude. “I would worship here if it wasn’t my calling,” he said. “It’s a blessing for a…

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Under Watchful Eye, Belmont Dogs Will Continue to Run Free

December 10, 2023

The Belmont Recreation Commission voted last week to recommend replacing the current off-leash dog program with the “Paws in the Parks” pilot program starting in January. The new program, like the old, will allow dogs to run freely in four Belmont fields:…

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Belmont Kicks off Holiday Season

December 3, 2023

More than a thousand people attended Belmont’s annual “Turn on the Town” tree lighting Thursday night. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted kids from atop a Belmont Fire engine, and celebrators enjoyed live music, free fried dough, cupcakes and more. …

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Vote Looms on Belmont’s Dog Freedom

December 3, 2023

The Recreation Commission is meeting Monday night to discuss and possibly vote on proposed changes to the town’s off-leash dog program. While Belmont doesn’t have any designated dog parks, dogs can run off-leash at Town Field, Grove Street Field, Winn Brook Field,…

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Belmont Holiday Market Returns with Local Artisans, Festive Fun at Trinktisch

November 27, 2023

The Belmont Winter Holiday Art Market returns on Dec. 2 for the second time after taking a hiatus last year. The market will feature local artisans and crafts in its new location at Trinktish. Vendors will sell pottery, hand-knit scarfs, jewelry, and…

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Belmont Teens Raise Money for Rosie’s Place

November 19, 2023

What happens when you combine a challenge to a pingpong tournament with a desire to do good? Raising money for a charitable cause, of course. At least, that’s what happened when Reese Campbell, Melis Demirtas, and Eleonora Spada combined their interests and…

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Belmont Public Library Timeline, Temporary Location Plan

October 28, 2023

Here’s the latest on how the Belmont Public Library will provide services as the town builds a new facility, along with the timeline for the project. TimelineNovember 22, 2023: 2024: Demolition is scheduled at the beginning of the New Year. May 2025:…

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Curious Belmont: Belmont’s Baseball Legacy

October 8, 2023

Take a stroll through Waverley Square, and you might notice a green line running down Trapelo Road and green plaques on stands along the sidewalk, telling the history of Belmont. There are stories of the Waverley Oaks, the transit system and a…

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Curious Belmont: Artists Spark Interest in Utility Boxes

October 1, 2023

For the fourth year in a row, the Belmont Art Association is teaming up with the town of Belmont to bring an artist’s eye to the otherwise dull green utility boxes used to control traffic lights around town. The public art project …

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Grazing for Conservation: Sheep and Goats Unite to Tackle Invasive Species in Belmont

September 17, 2023

On a sweltering summer morning, six adult female sheep graze the meadow alongside the Belmont Victory Gardens at Rock Meadow Conservation Area, a portion of the Western Greenway between Trapelo Street and Winter Street. The hum of an electric fence fills the…

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Food Insecurity Spikes in Belmont

September 17, 2023

Belmont is often considered a well-to-do town with a median household income just over $150,000 per year. Yet in recent years, the town has seen a dramatic increase in the number of households receiving benefits to help put food on the table. …

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