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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…

Select Board Notes, Oct. 5, 2026

October 13, 2026
Town Clerk Job Description The process to update the town clerk’s job description continues. The Select Board sent a draft of the updated job description to Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman, Town Meeting member and former Town Moderator Mike Widmer and Town…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 9, 2026

October 13, 2026
Ace MacDonald 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mrs. Macnow, Mrs. McCabe, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Williams 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: My job, D&D 4. What are you most proud of doing or being part…
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School Committee Notes, Sept. 22, 2026

October 12, 2026
Commonwealth Heroine Belmont resident Lisa Gibalerio was honored at the Sept. 22 School Committee meeting as a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine. Gibalerio was originally selected earlier this summer, but was unable to attend the annual ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. Instead, state…

Celebration Marks First Year of Miyawaki Mini Forest

October 11, 2026
Nicole Taylor told a crowd gathered outside Belmont High School on Oct. 4 that she felt relieved to learn that her family friend Grigio was doing well after putting down roots in a new home. Literally. Taylor’s family fostered and cared for…

Parents Press for Action on Racism, Antisemitism

October 7, 2026
A month after the most recent incident of racist and antisemitic graffiti found at Belmont High School, Belmont Public Schools hosted a community forum to discuss combating discrimination in the schools. High school Principal Isaac Taylor, middle school Principal Russ Kupperstein, and…
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Town Reaches ‘Milestone’ in Move to State Insurance

October 7, 2026
Despite the absence of a Human Resources director, the town reached a “huge milestone” in its move toward joining the state Group Insurance Commission. “We had to submit to the state all eligible employees for health insurance,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin told…

BHS Marauders of the Week for Oct. 2, 2026

October 7, 2026
Ahana Sharma 1. Favorite school subject: Biology & Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Mr. Moresco, Ms. Harper, Mr. Fairchild, Ms. Saxena & Ms. Grossi 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Swim & Dive and volunteering around town 4.…