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‘Potential Implosion’ as Belmont Center Faces Critical Moment

February 29, 2024

There are currently six vacancies among 32 storefronts in Belmont Center. It’s not the number of vacancies but the space they occupy that is alarming to long-time Belmont Center business owner and Belmont Toys owner Deran Muckjian. The empty storefronts of CVS,…

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Student Request Prompts BHS to Add AP African American Studies

February 28, 2024

Driven by student interest and a desire to further the district’s vision for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in Belmont schools, a new interdisciplinary course on African American studies has been added to the Belmont High School curriculum. “When we look at…

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Amid Neighbors’ Pushback, Town to Revisit Contentious Housing Project

February 27, 2024

Next month, a multi-family housing development that was subject to months of criticism from neighbors in 2021 is once again before the town, seeking to amend its comprehensive special permit, but not without renewed pushback from residents. In October 2021, the Zoning…

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Retirement Board at Impasse, Select Board To Appoint Fifth Member

February 27, 2024

A contentious vote to fill the fifth seat of the Belmont Contributory Retirement Board this week ended where it did a month ago: at an impasse. Following an hour of public comment and discussion from board members on Tuesday, there was a…

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Belmont Discusses Zoning Laws to Accommodate More Residences

February 26, 2024

Residents are beginning to hone in on how they hope to see the town implement new zoning that would bring Belmont in line with the MBTA Communities Law. “We have some important work to do as a community, and you are all…

Hockey Players in red and gold uniforms face off before a game.

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The Rise of Belmont Women’s Hockey

February 26, 2024

Barb Taylor was a woman with a simple dream: To play ice hockey. She had watched her children play, and the game looked like so much fun she wanted to try it herself. She found a co-ed beginner program, and after playing…

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Belmont Art Association unveils its 10th Anniversary Exhibit

February 25, 2024

From a majestic Chilean mountain range and an endless field of magenta flowers to abstract interiors and realistic vignettes, the impressive pieces created by Belmont Art Association (BAA) members will transport viewers’ imaginations during a show marking the group’s 10th anniversary. “People…

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Belmont’s Link to an Enduring Aviation Mystery

February 24, 2024

When Ron Sacca, a lifelong resident, travels by airplane, he shares the same anecdote with his seatmates: his high school English teacher was the sister of the famed Amelia Earhart. He doesn’t expect everyone to believe him, he said. But it’s true.…

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Track a Draw to Multi-Sport Marauders

February 23, 2024

Coming off a breakout season on the soccer pitch, Belmont High School Junior Andrey Leschiner joined the indoor track team with a simple goal: to stay in shape after finding his footing on the varsity level in his primary sport. A few…