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Age in Place Fair is April 29

April 28, 2026
Belmont seniors have spoken, and overwhelmingly, they want to remain in their homes as they age, reflecting nationwide sentiments. “People want to find ways to live in their home as long as possible,” said Ellen Sullivan, a board member of Belmont’s Council…

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…

Town Meeting Warrant Includes Consent Agenda

April 28, 2026
Thirty-eight articles are expected to be considered by Town Meeting members next month, as annual Town Meeting begins May 4. Among the 38, nine are citizen petitions, of which five are expected to be withdrawn, according to town officials. The rest are…

Belmont Mom Brings Pregnancy, Infant Loss Walk to Boston

April 27, 2026
While grieving the loss of her daughter, Lyla, Belmont resident Heather Toland discovered the podcast “Confessions of a Grieving Mother,” created by the nonprofit organization Emma’s Footprints. “It really helped me listen to other moms tell their stories and made me feel…

Quorum Issues Prompt Change in Human Rights Commission

April 27, 2026
With meeting quorum being a recurring problem, the Belmont Human Rights Commission will vote next month on a revised charge, reducing the maximum number of members from nine to seven. “The larger our group, the harder it is,” said Human Rights Commission…

Farm Boasts Deep Roots in Belmont

April 25, 2026
Nestled away in an unassuming neighborhood abutting the Cambridge line is Belmont Acres Farm, the town’s last remaining connection to its history as a community of fruit farms and market gardens. “We’re really, really fortunate,” said Henry Ogilby, whose family has owned…

Chenery Receives 200 Chromebooks from Massachusetts Program

April 24, 2026
Chenery Upper Elementary School was selected to receive 200 Chromebooks through the Connected and Online Program, a statewide initiative designed to expand digital access and opportunity for residents across the state, Belmont Public Schools (BPS) announced Friday. The school also received six Chromebook…

Town Rakes in Non-Compliance Complaints for Leaf Blower Bylaw

April 23, 2026
Jan. 1 marked the official end of using combustion-powered leaf blowers in town, yet compliance remains a concern for residents and business owners alike. The leaf blower bylaw, which was written to include multiple stages, went into effect upon approval in February…

Butler Students Vote on New-Look Mascot

April 23, 2026
Students at Butler Elementary School joined the rest of Belmont in voting on April 6 and 7. They didn’t cast their votes for town moderator; instead, they voted on the official look for their school’s mascot. Unlike other schools in town, Butler…
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