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Belmont Chess Camp Unites Community and Competition

May 9, 2026
In the Beech Street Center, kids of all ages eagerly go head-to-head in games of chess as part of a program founded by Belmont students designed to connect the town’s youngest players to the game — and to each other. In 2024,…

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January 29, 2026
Assistant Town Administrator Hired Matt Haskell has been hired as the new assistant town administrator, filling the role vacated by Jennifer Hewitt last summer. “Matt has been with the town almost 10 years now,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “He’s worked as…
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Community Path Engineers Submit 100% Design Plan to State

January 28, 2026
The 100% design has been submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, marking a significant milestone in the road to construction of the community path. According to Holly Muson, chair of the Community Path Committee, the review comments are due back soon…

Updated: Winter Returns to New England

January 26, 2026
They say records and streaks are made to be broken, right? After almost four years, Belmont got a big snowstorm, with almost 18 inches (according to the National Weather Service) falling over 24 hours. The rest of the week promises winter cold,…

Two Injured in Collision With Train

January 26, 2026
Two people were taken to the hospital after their car was hit by an MBTA commuter train at Hill Crossing on Brighton Street. According to the MBTA Transit Police, the driver of a 2014 Toyota Sienna got stuck on the tracks around…

A Belmont Student’s Nonprofit Addresses A Basic Need

January 23, 2026
Last year, while touring colleges with his friend, Belmont resident Brock Maniatis was inspired by the need he saw in people living on the street. “I’m required to do service [for school], but it’s very minimal,” said Maniatis, 17. “It’s only like…

Library Opens to Joyous Community Celebration

January 20, 2026
Clasping a book from the popular “Warriors” series by Erin Hunter, fourth-grader Katarina Pajovic smiled as she stood in the children’s room Jan. 17 during the grand opening of the new, $39.5 million Belmont Public Library. “It’s really beautiful,” said the 9-year-old…
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