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Election Results: Dash Outpolls Crowley for Moderator

April 9, 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…

Fundraising Push Will Pay For Final Touches on Rink

October 1, 2025
After several years of grassroots fundraising efforts — and just weeks shy of opening day for the Belmont Sports Complex: Home of the Skip Viglirolo Rink — a dedicated group of residents is making the final push in what they consider to…
Participants and facilitators of the Unified Hoops Clinic pose together on the court. Some are wearing blue jerseys while others wear red jerseys.
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Basketball Clinic Spurs Growth Beyond the Court

September 29, 2025
Mathew Zoffreo dribbled down the court, passing the basketball between his legs before making a basket. Weeks earlier, he had learned how to dribble for the first time, as a participant of the Unified Hoops Clinic—a six-session summer program that provides basketball…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 26, 2025

September 26, 2025
Abigail Armstrong 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers H1 pre-calc with Ms. Grossi and AP Biology with Ms. Saxena 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Dance is the most meaningful extracurricular to me. 4. What…

McLean Gifted $2 Million For Campus Project

September 26, 2025
A $2 million donation from the Yawkey Foundation will benefit the multi-million dollar new child life and adolescent campus at McLean Hospital. “McLean Hospital’s dedication to improving the lives of youth affected by mental health issues closely aligns with the Trustees’ enduring…

With Studio Move Underway, Media Launches Fundraising Campaign

September 25, 2025
Following in the footsteps of other Massachusetts communities, Belmont Media Center is saying goodbye to rented commercial space and creating dedicated studio spaces in the town-owned buildings. As part of that move, the nonprofit is looking to raise money to buy new…

Overlay Discussion Pushed to Winter Town Meeting

September 25, 2025
Town officials have withdrawn the proposed Belmont Center overlay from the October special Town Meeting warrant and will instead present it at a special Town Meeting scheduled for winter 2026. “This decision is primarily due to the delayed completion of the parking…

Town Sued Over Permit Delays Tied to Unpaid Cleanup Bill

September 24, 2025
The town could potentially be on the hook for compensatory damages related to a lawsuit filed in July by a contractor seeking permits that Belmont officials have denied because he allegedly owes the town nearly $30,000. The Select Board met Monday night…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 19, 2025

September 22, 2025
Alessandro Arce 1. Favorite school subject: English Language Arts 2. Most influential classes / teachers Advanced acting taught by Mr. Flam and Ms. Sullivan English 11th (American Literature) taught by Ms. Bloom AP Literature taught by Mr. Reynolds 3. Extracurriculars that have…
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Harnessing Diversity in Civic Engagement

September 21, 2025
As the fastest-growing major racial group in Massachusetts, Asian American and Pacific Islanders share their experiences getting involved in local government. When School Committee member Jung Yueh was 10 years old, his father served as a precinct captain in Taiwan. He called…
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