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Busy Month As New Belmont Library Project Gets Rolling

January 7, 2024

The Belmont Public Library building on Concord Avenue is almost empty now, with services moved to temporary locations, and books and furnishings now being moved out as well. Later in January, the building will be turned over to a company for demolition.…

News·Sports

Belmont Honors Native Son Before Field House Demolition

December 26, 2023

Town officials honored the memory of a fallen World War II soldier on Dec. 18, simultaneously marking the start of a final phase of the new high school project. Members of the fire and police departments, as well as veterans and others,…

Business

End of an Era: Belmont Center Fixture Changing Hands

December 26, 2023

For 35 years, Gerry Dickhaut has run Champions Sporting Goods, a Belmont Center fixture. Now, he's retiring and selling the business to Belmont residents Andy Pollock and Dan Smith.…

Lifestyle

Bright Lights Mark The Holiday Season in Belmont

December 22, 2023

The holiday light displays on homes around Belmont are amazing. The care, planning and dedication is evident at dazzling homes on every street. These are a few we found on a recent Wednesday evening. If you have a favorite, feel free to…

Business·News

Legal Battles, Financial Woes Plague Trinktisch, Craft Beer Cellar

December 21, 2023

You could almost hear a collective groan rise over Belmont when news spread that beloved Belmont Center anchors, Craft Beer Cellar and Trinktisch, were closing by the end of the year. Now, new details are emerging behind the demise of the beer…

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Uncertain Future for Landmark Cushing Square Church

December 17, 2023

The stone church that has stood in Cushing Square for more than a century is facing an uncertain future. Efforts to sell the building earlier this year were unsuccessful. Now, parishioners are deciding what to do with the buildings.…

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Belmont Library Clears Critical Hurdle

December 17, 2023

The Planning Board has approved the site plan for the new Belmont library. This marks a critical step as the town replaces the old building with a state-of-the-art facility.…

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Ukrainian Family Facing Relentless Challenges

December 17, 2023

Life in Massachusetts has been turbulent for Karen Unanian and his family. Earlier this year, as the green hues of the leaves began to morph into warm-toned fall shades, Unanian and his wife, Viktoriia Susidenko, were hopeful about their new life in…

Lifestyle

Belmont Celebrates Hanukkah

December 16, 2023

The Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont hosted the third annual menorah lighting Dec. 9 in Belmont Center.…

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New Firefighter Joins the Department

December 10, 2023

The Belmont Fire Department welcomed its newest member, firefighter on probation Paul DeFarias, Monday night, with a ceremony at the Select Board meeting. DeFarias was first appointed to the department in October and assigned to the Division of Training back in October.…