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John Deaton is Trying His Hand as an Anti-Trump Republican in Massachusetts. Will It Work?

September 25, 2026

In a time when the Republican Party in Massachusetts seems to be struggling to find its identity, U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton says he’s trying a new approach. “I’ve had three opportunities to vote for Donald Trump, and I’ve never pulled the…

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Garvin Waives Merit Increase, Directs to Police and Fire Negotiations

September 25, 2026

For the second year in a row, Town Administrator Patrice Garvin has opted to waive her 1.5% merit increase and direct it instead to another account. “I want to thank the board for recognizing my hard work, but I would like to…

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Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026

Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…

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Belmont Voter Turnout Double Boston’s in Suffolk & Middlesex District State Primary

September 24, 2026

When the dust settled after the Democratic state primary for state Senator, just about half of voters ticked the box next to incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger’s name, and the other half chose challenger Daniel Lander. But how exactly did the district come…

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Belmont Farmers’ Market Offers Lifeline to Boston Business

September 23, 2026

Farmers Market Manager Hal Shubin doesn’t remember how he first came across Mei Mei when he and his wife had dinner at its former Boston location, but it was good enough the first time around that he returned for more. “I like…

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School Committee Notes, Sept. 8, 2026

September 23, 2026

New Administrators Superintendent Jill Geiser announced that Brittany King is the new assistant principal at Belmont High School. King has worked in the high school as a guidance counselor for the past 12 years. “I’m really excited to step into this new…

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Belmont Voters Overwhelmingly Opted To Mail Ballots In Primary Election

September 22, 2026

In the Massachusetts primary election on Sept. 1, 6,637 Belmont residents cast to determine the Democratic or Republican nominee for races in the November general election. Of those votes, about 75% were cast through a mail-in ballot, according to Town Clerk Ellen…

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With Boom in Requests, Town Considers Public Records Coordinator

September 22, 2026

Town officials are “strongly considering” hiring a part-time administrative employee to manage the growing number of public records requests across departments. “It’s very nuanced and complicated, and one request can take hours and hours of time,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin said. According…

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Marauders of the Week for Sept. 18, 2026

September 21, 2026

Demitri Berlis 1. Favorite school subject: Algebra 2 and Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. Pasternak, Ms. Grossi, Mr. Zilcoski 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Basketball, Belmont Helping Hands 4. What are you most proud of doing…

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Students Push For Action in Wake of Racist Incident

September 19, 2026

Students are calling for further action from the school district after multiple instances of racist and antisemitic graffiti were found in a bathroom at Belmont High School (BHS) days into the new school year. “At Belmont, it’s not shocking that this would…

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Officials Consider Dog Park to Curb Field Damage

September 18, 2026

“Dramatic field improvements” have been made since the town’s new sports field manager came on board, but one area remains a constant struggle. “One of the biggest issues we are dealing with is damage to the fields from dogs, and holes being…

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