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Belmont Recognizes Veterans Day

November 11, 2026
Residents from across Belmont took time this week to recognize veterans in the community. At the Beech Street Center, volunteers organized a breakfast Tuesday morning in recognition of the people who served. At Chenery Upper Elementary School, students, educators, and parents gathered…

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…

Teens Preach Gospel of Online Security

December 31, 2025
In a survey of 60 Belmont High School students, roughly 35% reported using the same password for more than six of their online accounts; 33% for one to three accounts; and 18% for four to six online accounts. Meanwhile, just 11.7% of…

BHS Marauders of the Week for Dec. 19, 2025

December 22, 2025
Each week, members of the Belmont High School staff nominate seniors to be featured as Marauders of the Week. The students earn this spotlight for outstanding accomplishments ranging from citizenship to extracurricular activities to scholastics. We are excited for this opportunity to…

Races Develop for State Senate, Town Moderator

December 20, 2025
On Sunday, Michael Crowley formalized his plans to seek a second term as town moderator, a position he won last April. He announced his intention to run again in early November. As of Monday, his only challenger is former Select Board member…

Library Under Budget, Opening Day Set for January

December 19, 2025
Though some loose ends remain to be tied, the new library is expected to come in roughly $500,000 under budget, according to building committee officials. “We’re looking at, confidently, not borrowing half a million, which goes against the debt,” said Library Building…

Lodging House Faces Town Scrutiny

December 18, 2025
Following a lengthy discussion Monday about a recent uptick in police activity in the neighborhood, the Select Board approved a three-month lodging house license renewal for a property on Common Street. The licenses are typically for one year. Based on Massachusetts General…

Local Teens Organize Toy Drive, Gift Wrapping Event

December 16, 2025
In just a few weeks, a local group of teens managed to collect more than 250 toys for a toy drive they conceived and carried out. “It’s so fun to watch kids plan and get excited about doing good and doing events…

Belmont Celebrates Turn On The Town

December 12, 2025
The weather was early-winter special with sleet, snow and freezing rain, but Belmont still turned out for the annual Turn On The Town. Leonard Street came alive as hundreds of people turned our for a taste of the holiday.…
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