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Belmont Church Unveils ‘Earthrise’ Mural

September 6, 2026

As Apollo 8 circled the moon on Christmas Eve in 1968, astronaut Bill Anders snapped the first color photo of Earth over the lunar horizon. More than 50 years since it was taken, the photo, dubbed “Earthrise,” has remained one of the…

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Nearly $4,000 Raised in Aid of Cuban Province with Belmont Ties

July 23, 2026

The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, has raised $3,873 to send mosquito nets to Pepito Tey, a rural community in the Cienfuegos province of Cuba. The donation is part of a larger effort by the Legacy of Slavery Project, a committee…

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Town Aims to Reopen Rink on Thursday With Temporary Dehumidifier

July 22, 2026

A four-foot flywheel in a rooftop dehumidifier has been identified as the cause of a series of failures that have closed the rink for the past week. According to rink building committee Chair Mark Haley, a temporary dehumidifier will be brought in…

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Nest of Birds Delays Copper Beech Tree Removal

July 20, 2026

The historic copper beech tree located next to The First Church of Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, is not going anywhere yet. The removal of the Beech Leaf Disease-infected tree was set to begin Monday morning, but has been delayed for a few weeks…

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ICE Protests Continue in Belmont

July 20, 2026

Around 50 people gathered in front of The First Church of Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, on July 17 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) overreach. These Stand-Outs, as they are called, are sponsored by the Social Action Committee of The First Church…

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Belmont’s Mike Brown Goes From College Student to Pro Hockey

July 20, 2026

Mike Brown arrived in Charleston, S.C., from northern Michigan in mid-March for his foray into professional hockey. It took less than a full weekend for the realities of his new life to hit. Barely a week after ending his college career at…

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Select Board Notes, Monday, July 13

July 17, 2026

Beech Tree Removal Set Removal of the copper beech tree in front of the First Church in Belmont Unitarian Universalist on Concord Avenue is scheduled for Monday, July 20. In an email on Thursday, Department of Public Works Director Jay Marcotte said…

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Belmont High Chef Takes Skills to National Conference

July 17, 2026

Belmont High School chef Alan Yen is no stranger to getting creative with food. Each day, the high school and middle school cafeteria is stocked with fresh produce and an array of freshly prepared meal options for a variety of dietary needs.…

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Rev. Ponder Williams Begins Ministry with Plymouth Congregational Church

July 17, 2026

During his first service as minister of Plymouth Congregational Church on Sunday, June 21, the Rev. Andrew Ponder Williams took in his new surroundings with gratitude. “I would worship here if it wasn’t my calling,” he said. “It’s a blessing for a…

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World Cup Watch Party Draws a Crowd

July 15, 2026

The Tartan Army may have left Boston, but the World Cup excitement is still very much alive in Belmont. The Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Soccer Association hosted a watch party for the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain on…

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Students Become Teachers at Belmont Free Lessons

July 14, 2026

For some high school students, summer marks the end of another school year and the beginning of a much-needed break. Others take a different route — they become the teacher. Belmont Free Lessons (BFL), a student-founded organization, offers free classes for local…

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