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Stormwater Fund Among Key Articles for Special Town Meeting

November 9, 2026
Town Meeting members will consider 11 articles at the special Town Meeting opening on Nov. 16, including one to disband the municipal rink and library building committees and another to establish a stormwater enterprise fund. A citizen petition was originally expected to…
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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…

On the Road to Repair: Belmont’s Hidden History of Slavery

April 3, 2026
By Arianna Williams, Belmont Voice contributor Light streams through a multicolored stained-glass Tiffany window, filling the sanctuary of the First Church in Belmont with a warm, prismatic glow. The artwork depicts a man in a red robe reclining with a shepherd’s staff,…

Belmont Marks Transgender Day of Visibility

April 2, 2026
A modest but dedicated crowd slowly made its way around the green space at the corner of Leonard Street and Concord Avenue on March 31 marking Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) by reading about people who made a difference. Posters were arranged…

Age in Place Fair is April 29

April 1, 2026
Belmont seniors have spoken, and overwhelmingly, they want to remain in their homes as they age, reflecting nationwide sentiments. “People want to find ways to live in their home as long as possible,” said Ellen Sullivan, a board member of Belmont’s Council…

Hoppy Days as Easter Bunny Visits Belmont Center

March 31, 2026
Unlike most who eagerly greeted and hugged the giant, furry Easter bunny visiting Belmont Center on March 28, Otis looked a bit wary. However, the docile pup sat obediently in the white rabbit’s arms and posed for a photo while wearing his…
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Library Poetry Reading Returns to Mark Poetry Month

March 30, 2026
The Belmont Public Library will celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month—the largest literary celebration in the world—with its annual poetry reading on April 13, featuring eight local poets. According to organizer and poet Wendy Drexler, the readings began around 2018…

Letter: Lack of Internal Chief Candidate ‘Troubling’

March 30, 2026
As a Belmont resident and taxpayer, I am troubled by the decision to appoint an out‑of‑state police chief while longstanding expectations that public safety leaders live within a reasonable distance of our town appear to be treated too flexibly. We were told…
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Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

March 29, 2026
Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student…
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