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A monk in religious attire sweeping away a sand mandala.

Lessons in Impermanence in Belmont Center

March 30, 2024
Julie Wu, Belmont Voice contributor Six Tibetan monks, draped in maroon and orange robes, hunch over a square black table. They tap colored sand out of elongated, narrow funnels, one grain at a time, so the sand forms, over hours and days,…

Women’s History Month: Five who Made a Difference

March 29, 2024
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to American history. This week, we profile five women in Belmont who have made a difference in their community. Elizabeth Dionne Elizabeth Dionne became the fourth woman — and first in 17…

Friends of Chenery Begin Outreach For Complex Upgrades

March 29, 2024
As they begin to make their way through the various boards and committees in town, the Friends of Chenery Park want to gather as much feedback as possible on the proposed upgrades to the Chenery Park complex. “We have to understand what…

Belmont Unleashes Paws in the Parks

March 27, 2024
Belmont dog owners are celebrating after the Select Board approved a new program that will allow them to continue running their dogs off-leash in town fields. “The new program is good for owners, their dogs, and for the community,” said Ira Morgenstern,…

Record Robotics Advances to the Next Round of Competition

March 26, 2024
Earlier this month, the Belmont-based robotics team won an important competition, qualifying them for the next round of play. Their robot, Maestro, suffered some damage in the process. So, on a recent school night, the team was hard at work in a…

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…
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