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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…

Uncertain Future for Landmark Cushing Square Church

December 17, 2023
The stone church that has stood in Cushing Square for more than a century is facing an uncertain future. Efforts to sell the building earlier this year were unsuccessful. Now, parishioners are deciding what to do with the buildings.…

Belmont Library Clears Critical Hurdle

December 17, 2023
The Planning Board has approved the site plan for the new Belmont library. This marks a critical step as the town replaces the old building with a state-of-the-art facility.…

Ukrainian Family Facing Relentless Challenges

December 17, 2023
Life in Massachusetts has been turbulent for Karen Unanian and his family. Earlier this year, as the green hues of the leaves began to morph into warm-toned fall shades, Unanian and his wife, Viktoriia Susidenko, were hopeful about their new life in…

New Firefighter Joins the Department

December 10, 2023
The Belmont Fire Department welcomed its newest member, firefighter on probation Paul DeFarias, Monday night, with a ceremony at the Select Board meeting. DeFarias was first appointed to the department in October and assigned to the Division of Training back in October.…

Property Tax Bills May Go Up, Despite Rate Cut

December 10, 2023
Belmont homeowners will see a lower tax rate this year, but the actual tax bill for most homeowners will still increase. “We are raising the same amount of money, with a 2 ½ percent increase, but just because the tax rate is…

The Belmont Voice Takes a Digital Leap Forward

December 3, 2023
This week, The Belmont Voice takes the next step in its evolution, launching a comprehensive new website. The Voice began emailing residents a regular newsletter in June. That newsletter will continue, supported by the website, featuring more robust coverage, access to archived…

Decades in the Works, Community Path on Cusp of Milestone

December 3, 2023
About 20 cycling enthusiasts and other residents gathered over beers and snacks at Trinktisch in Belmont Center last week to learn about an impending milestone in the Community Path Project, a planned 2.1 mile paved, off-road pedestrian and bicycle route that will…