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Schools to Host Equity Conference

November 5, 2026
Belmont Public Schools will host its first “Bridges to Equity” conference on Nov. 7, months into a school year where discussions of racism and antisemitism have taken center stage. The conference, which will be held at Belmont High School (BHS), will feature…

Students Bring CPR Certification to BHS

October 21, 2026
Making a community safer can be as simple as a short class, according to Belmont High School Senior Jasmine Gluck. Gluck, the activity and CPR coordinator of Belmont’s chapter of Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA), is one of the students working…

New Event Brings Opposing Parties to the Table

October 19, 2026
On Oct. 21, Elizabeth Dionne and state Sen. William Brownsberger will sit down in a room together and just … talk. Dionne, a Republican, and Brownsberger, a Democrat, will discuss voting and election controversies at the first event staged by News into…

Belmont Enjoys Strong Early Voting Turnout

October 19, 2026
Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman said 142 residents voted on Saturday, the first day for early voting. By mid-afternoon Monday, almost 100 additional voters cast their ballots in person. “Vote by Mail Ballots are being returned, and we are grateful,” Cushman wrote…

Belmont High School Marauders of the Week for Oct. 16, 2026

October 19, 2026
Alex Milios 1. Favorite school subject: Economics and Math 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mr. Zilcoski, Ms. Carlivati, Mr. Moresco 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Baseball and Greek Club Leader 4. What are you most proud of doing or…

Belmont Seniors Found STEM Workshop For Kids

October 19, 2026
Growing up, Belmont High School seniors Yassin Abdelazim and Omar Albarbari found a “spark” for science and engineering. This year, the students finished their first summer of Belmont Makers, a nonprofit they founded to share their love for technology with the younger…

Town Sees $1.3 Million Savings in Community Path Project

October 17, 2026
Town Meeting members authorized roughly $1.3 million in free cash to cover easement costs for the community path, but it will no longer be needed because other money already allocated for the project is expected to suffice. According to Chief Financial Officer…

Meet Belmont Returns After Seven-Year Hiatus

October 15, 2026
Prior to the pandemic, Meet Belmont connected Belmont residents with volunteer opportunities and organizations. Now the event will return this fall after being dormant for seven years. The latest iteration of Meet Belmont will take place Oct. 19 and will host 41…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

October 14, 2026
Belmont residents gathered Saturday night for the annual Hispanic Heritage Night at the Beech Street Center. This is the fifth year of the event, supported by the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Against Racism.…