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Belmont Resident to Build Community Fridge, Food Pantry

June 12, 2026
When the federal government shut down last fall, resulting in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Amber Porter began wondering how it would impact her fellow Belmont residents. From a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance report, she learned that more…

Town Meeting OKs One-Time Payments Toward Educator Contracts

June 11, 2026
Town Meeting members approved $500,000 to make one-time payments to Belmont’s educators, putting the final touches on the contracts approved in May. “From the outset, the School Committee’s goal was to reach agreements that were fair to employees, good for students, and…

Pedestrian Recovering After Collision on Concord Avenue

June 10, 2026
A 16-year-old girl is recovering after being hit by a car on Concord Avenue on Monday afternoon. According to a Belmont Police press release, the collision occurred at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Winter Street. The Belmont Fire Department brought the…

Belmont High Class of 2026 Dreams Big at Graduation

June 8, 2026
Bouquets of flowers, cars stuffed with golden balloons, and several paper head cutouts signaled a special moment for many young Belmont residents Saturday. On June 6, Harris Field was awash in maroon as the 369 members of the Belmont High School class…

What It Means to Be a Belmont Graduate

June 5, 2026
The Belmont High School Class of 2026 will cross the stage on June 6, marking an end to their high school career. For students, a high school diploma might be a ticket to a new chapter of their lives. For school leaders,…
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