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School Committee Notes; March 24, 2026

April 3, 2026
Charles Crisafulli School Committee member Amy Zuccarello took time at the beginning of the meeting to acknowledge the death of Charles Crisafulli, a Belmont native and long-time public school educator. “Those like me who grew up in Belmont or who have been…
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Survey Seeks Information on Rat Sightings

July 24, 2025
The town wants to know if you’ve seen a rat, or two or three, in your travels, asking residents to fill out a survey about the less-than-popular rodent. The survey is the brainchild of Health Department intern Shalmalee Kurvey. Through this initiative,…

Foxes Finding Food, Shelter in Belmont Backyards

July 24, 2025
Some unexpected new neighbors moved to Cushing Square about a month ago, and their welcome gift to Patti McTague and the rest of the neighborhood residents was rabbit body parts and guts. According to residents, a handful of foxes have made their…
Construction site of a new building in Belmont, MA, featuring scaffolding, construction equipment, and a clear blue sky.

UPDATE: Tensions Rise as Vote on Rink Name Approaches

July 23, 2025
Tonight, Town Meeting members will be asked whether they feel the new municipal rink should be named for the late James P. Viglirolo, known to most as “Skip.” According to Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne, town counsel has advised the board that…

Questions Surround Rock Meadow Zoning

July 21, 2025
Contrary to what one might expect, Rock Meadow—the 70 acres of conservation land known for its trails, wetlands and wide range of passive recreation opportunities—is zoned Single-Family Residential. “I agree the zoning is odd, and I don’t know how it ended up…
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Schools Advance Multi-Tiered Student Support System

July 21, 2025
During a School Committee meeting on June 23, Superintendent Jill Geiser updated the community on the district’s progress toward meeting its strategic plan goals, highlighting advancements in academic excellence and equity; social-emotional well-being, belonging, and engagement; and family and community communication. Support…

West Nile Found in Belmont Mosquitos

July 17, 2025
In what has become a summertime rite of passage, the first West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes have been found in Belmont. The state Department of Public Health announced the discovery Thursday. The virus first emerged in the United States in 1999. It has…

Hearing Held on Home Rule Petition To End Country Club Tax Break

July 17, 2025
Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne and two Belmont residents made a plea this week to legislators considering a bill that would update the tax treatment of recreational land in Belmont. Through Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 61B, certain types of land defined as…

Belmont Speaks in Support of Streaming Bill

July 17, 2025
With the increase in streaming and decline of cable comes a funding problem for local media centers, which are dependent on cable provider franchise fees to keep the lights on. That’s why, over the past several years, legislators have sought a way…

What’s The Future of The Golden Bowl?

July 17, 2025
For as long as the town has had some iteration of the Underwood Pool, a large grassy pit — known colloquially as the Golden Bowl — has existed at the base of the hill between the pool and Concord Avenue. Decades ago,…
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