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Schools to Host Equity Conference

November 5, 2026
Belmont Public Schools will host its first “Bridges to Equity” conference on Nov. 7, months into a school year where discussions of racism and antisemitism have taken center stage. The conference, which will be held at Belmont High School (BHS), will feature…
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School Committee Notes, Oct. 27, 2026

November 4, 2026
METCO Update METCO Director Rosa Inniss gave an annual update on Belmont’s METCO program. Belmont currently has 99 students enrolled in the program from many Boston neighborhoods. Inniss shared her goals for the coming year, along with responses from a student survey.…

Updated: Belmont Backs Healey, Markey in General Election

November 4, 2026
Belmont mirrored Massachusetts election results, as voters returned Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Ed Markey, and state Sen. William Brownsberger to office. The Associated Press called the race for governor and U.S. Senate moments after polls closed. Belmont resident Elizabeth Dionne fell short…

Belmont Speaker Series Returns for Second Year

November 2, 2026
The Belmont Voice will continue its annual speaker series this week with the well-known author and local resident, Tom Perrotta. “Part of the mission of The Belmont Voice is to engage readers in the cultural aspects of the community— to connect it…

Marauders of the Week for Nov. 6, 2026

November 2, 2026
Brayden Liu 1. Favorite school subject: French 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: French with Ms. El-Gamel, English with Ms. Newcombe, APUSH with Ms. White 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Basketball coaching, camp counseling 4. What are you most proud…

Theft, Erratic Operation Top Micromobility Reports

November 2, 2026
In Belmont, theft and erratic operation remain the most frequent reports associated with the increasingly popular micromobility vehicles, a category of transportation devices that includes e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds. According to Police Lt. Paul Cowing, the department has received “scattered complaints” about…

Where Belmont Sends Political Donations

November 1, 2026
Of the $414,880 Belmont residents have spent on campaigns for statewide offices and ballot questions since the start of the year, $117,266—about 30%— has gone toward the campaign to re-elect Belmont resident state Sen. William Brownsberger. A majority of those dollars, however,…

The Fight Over Cannabis Repeal Comes to Belmont

October 31, 2026
By Demetris Owens, Yu-Kuan Miao, Belmont Voice correspondents Before opening three years ago, Cal Verde Naturals was a garage with a dirt floor. Today, it is a recreational cannabis shop with couches, an extensive menu, and a mission to alleviate the physical…
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Redistricting Shapes Massachusetts Elections

October 31, 2026
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, redistricting conflicts are playing out across the country. An April 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, prompting states such as Florida and Tennessee to redraw their…
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Could Ballot Question 7 Change The ‘Town of Homes’?

October 30, 2026
It’s been 28 years since Robin Antonellis moved to Belmont to “plant roots.” From a tight-knit family, she already had uncles, aunts, and cousins living in town. To her, moving to Belmont wasn’t just about “creating an excellent community” — it was…
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