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Belmont High School Sports Wrap (Jan. 6 – Jan. 17)

January 21, 2026
Girls Hockey - Belmont, ranked No. 16, suffered two close losses, 1-0 to Lexington and 3-2 to Winchester, before bouncing back to beat the defending MIAA Division 2 champions Medfield on Jan. 19 in overtime, 3-2. Sophomore Mia Smith scored two goals,…

Library Opens to Joyous Community Celebration

January 20, 2026
Clasping a book from the popular “Warriors” series by Erin Hunter, fourth-grader Katarina Pajovic smiled as she stood in the children’s room Jan. 17 during the grand opening of the new, $39.5 million Belmont Public Library. “It’s really beautiful,” said the 9-year-old…

Belmont Track Begins Building Momentum

January 17, 2026
For a Belmont boys’ track team that had not won a meet in two years, the outlook was grim heading into its second meet. The team lost in its opener to a perennially strong Lexington, 70-30. With six days to rest, Belmont…

State Awards $500,000 for Sherman Gardens Redevelopment

January 16, 2026
Redevelopment plans for Sherman Gardens took a step forward this month with the receipt of $500,000 in MBTA Communities Catalyst Funding from the state’s Office of Housing and Livable Communities. “For decades, Sherman Gardens has provided a home for Belmont’s seniors and…

Marauders of the Week for Jan. 16, 2026

January 15, 2026
Aaron Baldwin 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Applied Business Econ – Mr. Goldfine, Capstone Honors – Mr. Montine, Geometry – Ms. Berens Algebra 2 H2 – Ms. Carew, Drawing & Painting – Milo 3. Extracurriculars that have…

MLK Breakfast Brings Belmont Together

January 15, 2026
From his grandfather’s enslavement to his father’s church leadership, the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast will explore Dr. King’s life and experiences through the concept of “memory as a map.” “I was reminded just last week that it…

Rugby Alumni Reunite at National Championship Match

January 14, 2026
Two former Belmont High School rugby players recently faced off in Houston during the first Women’s Division I-AA Rugby National Championship. Northeastern University defeated the University of Colorado Boulder, 44-10 at the Dec. 7 game. Afterward, Northeastern’s Sadie Kabrhel (BHS Class of…
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March Special Town Meeting Moved to Chenery

December 4, 2025
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For the last several years, the Belmont High School auditorium has been home to Town Meeting. Due to scheduling issues, however, the upcoming special Town Meeting, scheduled for March 4, will be held at Chenery Upper Elementary School—a change in plans that…

Select Board Notes, Dec. 1, 2025

December 3, 2025
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Chief Financial Officer Town Administrator Patrice Garvin is seeking to fill the position vacated by Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Jennifer Hewitt, who resigned in August. “I have been holding off because it’s not the most ideal time of year to look for…

Ask Lisa: Guidance on Weight Gain

December 1, 2025
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Ask Lisa: Guidance on Weight Gain This month’s column addresses a challenging issue. A parent writes: My daughter, a recent college graduate, has put on a lot of weight (upwards of 50 pounds) over the last several years. I realize this is…

Belmont Students Will Play at International Band Clinic

December 1, 2025
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Every November, student musicians, conductors, composers, and soloists from around the world gather for four days of learning and playing together at the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) in Seattle, Washington. This year, Eva Cohen (‘28) and William Sun (‘27) will be…

Belmont Resident Earns Grammy Nomination

November 30, 2025
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Amanda Forsythe was out for a walk with friends when her phone started pinging over and over again. “It was not on my radar that the nominations were coming out,” she said. “I was out for a walk, getting my steps in…
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Supplemental Medicare Plans See Sharp Increase

November 24, 2025
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In the face of rising costs and increased use, Belmont’s fiscal year 2027 budget will see a 16% increase in retiree Medicare supplemental group health insurance costs. That’s compared to a 6% increase last year, according to Select Board Chair Matt Taylor.…

Belmont Couple Creates Their Own Road Story

November 23, 2025
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When you ask people for their favorite vacation story, likely the most common answers focus on the commonplace, such as a great meal, a great museum tour, or some other lovely vignette. Ask that same question of Belmont residents Martin Kysel and…
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