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Election Results: Dash Outpolls Crowley for Moderator

April 7, 2026
The unofficial results are in, and Adam Dash will serve as moderator for at least the next year after outpolling incumbent Michael Crowley, 2,083-1,770. Results are unofficial until certified. “I really can’t believe it,” Dash said after the unofficial results were announced…
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Belmont Uses Opioid Funds To Hire Recovery Coaches

November 3, 2025
In an effort to reduce barriers to recovery, the town has hired a substance use coordinator and two peer recovery coaches to provide free services to the community. “We’re trying to destigmatize it so that people who want help feel comfortable stepping…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 31, 2025

October 31, 2025
Anna Huang 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential classes / teachers Modern World – Ms. Mastalong, Biology – Ms. Lewis, Calculus – Ms. Harper, Latin – Mr. Bracey, Environmental Science – Ms. Weathers 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to…

UPDATE: Two Judges Rule Federal Government Must Fund SNAP

October 31, 2025
Two federal judges have ruled the Trump Administration must continue to fund the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Without the ruling, the benefits would have ended Nov. 1. On Oct. 26, the Associated Press reported the Trump administration would not tap a…

Hillcrest Skeletons Are a Halloween Fixture

October 30, 2025
Every October, Belmont’s Hillcrest Road comes alive with skeletons for Halloween, thanks to three women who started it all. The tradition began many years ago in the backyard of Belmont resident Heidi Sawyer, where she hosted Halloween pizza parties for her kids.…

Belmont Center Overlay Faces Traffic, Parking Scrutiny

October 28, 2025
Two long-awaited studies for parking and traffic, as they relate to the Belmont Center Overlay Project, are officially in the town’s hands. “We’re looking for constructive comments on how we can make the zoning better, and I know it’s a tricky topic,…
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New Report Paints Stark Image of Municipal Finances

October 27, 2025
A new report released by the Massachusetts Municipal Association paints a stark picture of the budgetary challenges facing communities — but not necessarily one that surprises most municipal officials. “There was no shocking news in that report,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin.…

Hotels Separated from Overlay, Reduced in Size

October 24, 2025
The form-based (FB) subdistrict of the Belmont Center Overlay that would have allowed for hotels along Concord Avenue has been removed from the overlay. In its place, the town is proposing a new Center Gateway Overlay District — where hotels would be…
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Town Meeting OKs Hotel Tax

October 24, 2025
The town can now collect a 6% occupancy excise tax on hotels and short-term rentals, granting itself that privilege at the special Town Meeting session Wednesday night. “If we are going to deliver the services town residents want, we must find additional…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 24, 2025

October 23, 2025
Fiona Rodriguez-Clark 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers Math with Mr. Moresco and Ms. Carlivati and Orchestra with Ms. Reavey 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Belmont Lacrosse and Track, Morgan’s Message, cello/orchestra, and volunteering…
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State Responds to School Committee, Union Mediation Request

October 22, 2025
The state has responded to the School Committee’s request for mediation, indicating both parties need to return to the bargaining table to narrow the scope and number of issues considered for mediation. According to Belmont Education Association President John Sullivan, both parties…
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