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Dionne Announces Bid for Massachusetts GOP Chair

November 10, 2026
Just one week after losing her bid for state treasurer, Belmont resident Elizabeth Dionne has now set her sights on a different office: chair of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee. She has vowed to not take a salary if elected. Dionne could…

Nine Citizen Petitions on Town Meeting Warrant

January 15, 2026
When Town Meeting convenes in May, Town Meeting members will consider nine citizen petitions, ranging from a referendum on naming town assets to one seeking to move the deadline for petitions closer to Town Meeting. The deadline for submitting the petitions was…

Marauders of the Week for Jan. 16, 2026

January 15, 2026
Aaron Baldwin 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Applied Business Econ – Mr. Goldfine, Capstone Honors – Mr. Montine, Geometry – Ms. Berens Algebra 2 H2 – Ms. Carew, Drawing & Painting – Milo 3. Extracurriculars that have…

MLK Breakfast Brings Belmont Together

January 15, 2026
From his grandfather’s enslavement to his father’s church leadership, the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast will explore Dr. King’s life and experiences through the concept of “memory as a map.” “I was reminded just last week that it…

Rugby Alumni Reunite at National Championship Match

January 14, 2026
Two former Belmont High School rugby players recently faced off in Houston during the first Women’s Division I-AA Rugby National Championship. Northeastern University defeated the University of Colorado Boulder, 44-10 at the Dec. 7 game. Afterward, Northeastern’s Sadie Kabrhel (BHS Class of…

Board Remains Neutral on Police Chief Hiring Decision

January 10, 2026
Despite encouragement from union leaders, the Select Board declined to state a position or preference for an internal or external candidate in the police chief selection process. “I think this job is too important to hire anybody except for the best candidate,”…

Consultant: Rink Rates Within Range With Other Towns

January 9, 2026
Though rink rental rates were “all across the board” in surrounding communities, an apples-to-apples comparison was all but impossible for a consultant hired by the town to assess the appropriateness of rates set by the Select Board. “We received a lot of…

Marauders of the Week for Jan.9, 2026

January 9, 2026
Marlene Loyall 1. Favorite school subject: Social Studies and English 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. King, Mr. Montine, Mr. Moresco, Mr. O, Ms. Dashoff, Ms. Green, Ms. Mcleod 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working as a teacher at…

Select Board Notes, Jan. 5, 2026

January 7, 2026
Beech Street Sewer Backup The Beech Street Center closed Monday due to a sewage backup, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. The center was expected to reopen the following day. Annual Town Meeting According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there are currently…

Belmont Adds Two Firefighters Following Rigorous Training

January 3, 2026
For two of the newest recruits to the Belmont Fire Department, joining the fire service offered them an opportunity to continue their career of service. “Coming from the military, I knew it was a common pathway for veterans to get into the…
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