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Election Results: Dash Outpolls Crowley for Moderator

April 7, 2026
The unofficial results are in, and Adam Dash will serve as moderator for at least the next year after outpolling incumbent Michael Crowley, 2,083-1,770. Results are unofficial until certified. “I really can’t believe it,” Dash said after the unofficial results were announced…

From Belmont to the World: Students Build Language Club

March 24, 2024
Jin Roe and Aviv Getz love learning new languages. They began taking Spanish classes at Belmont Public Schools in sixth grade, so when they discovered their younger siblings — sixth graders at WL Chenery Upper Elementary School—would not be offered a world…
Crowd of people in front of some pop up tents at a market.

Volunteers Needed for Community Farmers’ Market

March 23, 2024
The weekly Belmont Farmers’ Market is a popular community event that combines music, arts, and cultural programming with access to healthy local produce and products. “It’s the place to be on a Thursday afternoon,” said Market Manager Mireia Carpio. And now, Belmont’s…

Police Respond to Stolen Political Sign Complaints

March 20, 2024
As election day draws closer, emotions around the proposed $8.4 million override are running hot. The Belmont police have received 14 reports of stolen campaign signs in the last week, according to Police Chief James MacIsaac, who noted this is not terribly…
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Rats Begin to Make Their Presence Known

March 18, 2024
With winter waning and the weather warming comes the unfortunate return of rat sightings in Belmont. Rodent sightings are already up compared to this time last year, according to data collected by the Health Department. Four sightings were reported in February, compared…
A woman surrounded by children.

Belmont Education Gets a Boost

March 16, 2024
Next month, a swarm of clever students will compete in the Foundation for Belmont Education’s (FBE) annual spelling bee, one of the events and fundraisers the nonprofit holds throughout the year. The organization, which marked its 30th anniversary in 2023, has provided…

Select Board Pushes for Greater Transparency

March 16, 2024
Sunshine Week — celebrated the week of March 16 each year — is unlikely to appear on your kitchen or Google calendar. But for those who have it on their radar, it’s an opportunity to shed light on the importance of open…
Belmont School Administration Building

Parents Press for Improved Integration in Special Education

March 13, 2024
Each day, Annette Rockwell’s 12-year-old son spends 90 minutes on a bus commuting to and from John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, where he spends his day in an educational collaborative that delivers special education services to participating districts. There’s no after-school…
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