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Belmont Kicks off Holiday Season

December 3, 2023

More than a thousand people attended Belmont’s annual “Turn on the Town” tree lighting Thursday night. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted kids from atop a Belmont Fire engine, and celebrators enjoyed live music, free fried dough, cupcakes and more. …

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The Belmont Voice Takes a Digital Leap Forward

December 3, 2023

This week, The Belmont Voice takes the next step in its evolution, launching a comprehensive new website. The Voice began emailing residents a regular newsletter in June. That newsletter will continue, supported by the website, featuring more robust coverage, access to archived…

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Decades in the Works, Community Path on Cusp of Milestone

December 3, 2023

About 20 cycling enthusiasts and other residents gathered over beers and snacks at Trinktisch in Belmont Center last week to learn about an impending milestone in the Community Path Project, a planned 2.1 mile paved, off-road pedestrian and bicycle route that will…

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Vote Looms on Belmont’s Dog Freedom

December 3, 2023

The Recreation Commission is meeting Monday night to discuss and possibly vote on proposed changes to the town’s off-leash dog program. While Belmont doesn’t have any designated dog parks, dogs can run off-leash at Town Field, Grove Street Field, Winn Brook Field,…

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Veteran Select Board Member Paolillo Won’t Run for Re-election

November 27, 2023

Belmont Select Board member Mark Paolillo is a money guy, making his living as a principal at the Boston-based tax firm Ryan, LLC. Being a money guy, it’s no surprise he cites financial success as a high point of his tenure on…

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Belmont Holiday Market Returns with Local Artisans, Festive Fun at Trinktisch

November 27, 2023

The Belmont Winter Holiday Art Market returns on Dec. 2 for the second time after taking a hiatus last year. The market will feature local artisans and crafts in its new location at Trinktish. Vendors will sell pottery, hand-knit scarfs, jewelry, and…

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Looming Crisis: School Budget Faces Drastic Cuts Without Override Success

November 27, 2023

The school budget process took another step Nov. 16 with the school committee holding a public forum to get feedback from residents after first presenting the budget at a regular school committee meeting two nights earlier. At the hearing, the committee cleared up…

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Marauders Trounce Watertown Raiders in 101st Annual Thanksgiving Football Game

November 27, 2023

The Marauders got their revenge against Watertown at their annual Thanksgiving Day Game at Victory Field on Thursday, after losing in the rivalry last year during the 100th Turkey Day game at Fenway Park. Senior Quarterback Jayden Arno led the way to…

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With Override Looming, Schools Begin Outlining Budget Possibilities

November 19, 2023

Next spring, Belmont residents will decide on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to cover a gap in the general operating budget. The outcome — pass or fail — will have far reaching impacts on the amount of money available for town departments…

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Breaking Barriers and Scoring Goals with Grit and Grace

November 19, 2023

The loose puck bounced in the direction of Ryder Simmons, and with a burst of speed, with the puck at his stick, he just had to beat the goalie. Simmons, a 9-year-old member of the Belmont Youth Hockey Association (BYHA) Squirt AA2…