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What’s In Store for This Year’s Farmers’ Market

May 14, 2026
The Belmont Farmers’ Market is slated to open June 4 for the 2026 season. With new vendors and returning traditions, Thursday afternoons in the Claflin Street parking lot will once again become a lively hub of fresh food, local businesses and community…

Art, Botany Unite At Books In Bloom

May 14, 2026
On Friday, May 8, the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Garden Club presented Books in Bloom. Attendees wandered through the new library to discover floral arrangements inspired by beloved books — each designed and donated by the members…

BHS Sports Wrap (May 4 – May 9)

May 13, 2026
Girls Lacrosse: Belmont Girls Lacrosse (10-5) put together two high-scoring performances this past week against Winchester and Burlington. On May 4, Belmont narrowly fell to Winchester 18–16 in an offensive battle. Niamh Lesnik delivered one of the top performances of the season,…

Mint Cannabis Seeks License Transfer

May 13, 2026
More than five years after receiving its original special permit and two years after receiving its certificate of occupancy, Mint Cannabis on Pleasant Street has yet to open its doors to the public. It has, however, renewed its state marijuana retailer license…

Middle School Gears Up for ‘The Addams Family’

May 13, 2026
Belmont Middle School is bringing the kookiest, creepiest family to the stage in its spring production of the musical “The Addams Family,” which opens May 14. The musical, based on characters created by Charles Addams, follows the Addamses as they navigate the…

Town Proposes Enhanced Leaf Blower Bylaw Enforcement

May 13, 2026
In the midst of this month’s annual Town Meeting, members will also be asked to consider three articles on a special Town Meeting warrant, including one that aims to enhance enforcement of the new leaf blower bylaw. The meeting is scheduled for…

Belmont Chess Camp Unites Community and Competition

May 9, 2026
In the Beech Street Center, kids of all ages eagerly go head-to-head in games of chess as part of a program founded by Belmont students designed to connect the town’s youngest players to the game — and to each other. In 2024,…

Belmont Celebrates Educator Milestones

May 8, 2026
Belmont Public Schools held its annual ceremony recognizing educators’ and staff’s years of service to the school system on May 6. The ceremony recognized more than 60 members of the school community who have been working for Belmont schools for up to…
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‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

March 25, 2026
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Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
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The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…
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Public Invited to Brighton Street Workshop

March 24, 2026
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With the Belmont Center Overlay and Gateway Center District mostly in the rearview, attention has shifted to the town’s next commercial district. A vision plan for the Brighton Street Corridor was adopted by the Planning Board in February, according to Planning Division…

Generations: If Not You, Then Who?

March 20, 2026
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It’s late, and I’m lying down in bed with my phone inches away from my face, scrolling endlessly. Story after story pops up. A headline screams about violence and war. A mother cries on my screen, talking about how she cannot afford…
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Belmont Students Score Well on AP Exams

March 20, 2026
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By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Massachusetts topped the charts in Advanced Placement (AP) scores in 2025. Data from the College Board show 35.8% of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an…

Keeping History Alive In Belmont

March 19, 2026
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Had it not been for the intervention of the Historic District Commission nearly 30 years ago, Belmont Center — specifically the municipal building campus — might look a lot different than it does today. According to Precinct 1 Town Meeting member Anne…

Welcoming the Year of The Horse

March 19, 2026
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The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Belmont Center on Sunday, March 15. People in attendance enjoyed cultural performances, crafts, and Asian snacks. The parade also welcomed the rolling Lunar New Year motorcade, which began in Boston…

Golfing at the Library

March 18, 2026
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The Friends of the Belmont Public Library sponsored an afternoon of minigolf inside the new library on Saturday. There were 18 holes scattered through out the building, and players could tee off at any time.…

Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
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According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…

New Roof Planned for Chenery Building

March 14, 2026
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Chenery Upper Elementary School, Belmont Public Schools (BPS), and town officials recently presented a plan to replace the school’s roof — the final of three major renovations to the building. According to initial estimates, the roof work is expected to cost $4.2…
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Select Board Notes, March 9, 2026

March 13, 2026
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Conservation Agent Retires Longtime Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau has announced her intention to retire. Her retirement is “truly a loss to the community,” Belmont officials said Monday evening. With her retirement, the plan is to merge her position with that of the…
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