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The Nuts and Bolts of the New Educator Contracts

June 26, 2026
In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the…

Belmont Religious Council Hosts Summer of Service Bingo

June 24, 2026
School’s out, and the Belmont Religious Council is hoping people take the time to spread some seasonal joy with its Summer of Service Community Bingo. Bingo participants carry a card, listing a variety of positive activities that can be completed in and…

Belmont Honors Retiring Staff, Educators

June 24, 2026
The School Committee held its annual ceremony on June 2 to honor the members of Belmont Public Schools who are retiring this year. There are six staff and educators who are retiring, though only four were formally read into the record. “I…

In Belmont, Students Lead the Composting Charge

June 23, 2026
At lunch across Belmont schools, kids line up and grab compostable lunch trays for their food. But at the end of the day, most of the trays end up in the trash, along with wasted food. Two school programs are fighting to…

A Life of Commitment to Equality

June 23, 2026
One hundred years is a lot of life to live. Belmont resident Preston Williams would know. “I majored in history, so I appreciate knowing the history of the country and experiencing it as it has changed,” said Williams, who recently celebrated his…

Belmont’s Cemetery Data Moves into the 21st Century

June 22, 2026
On a sunny May morning in Belmont Cemetery on Grove Street, birds cawed and sang. The American flags placed for Memorial Day dotted the landscape, along with verdant trees and colorful grave plantings. A motley collection of markers, from large jagged rocks…
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A Life of Commitment to Equality

June 23, 2026
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One hundred years is a lot of life to live. Belmont resident Preston Williams would know. “I majored in history, so I appreciate knowing the history of the country and experiencing it as it has changed,” said Williams, who recently celebrated his…

The Tree That Gave Linnaeus His Name

June 22, 2026
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Here’s a tree for you. It has heart-shaped leaves, is easy to grow in full sun to part shade across a range of soil conditions, and is somewhat drought-tolerant. In June, copious small, yellow, sweet-smelling flowers blanket the tree, attracting so many…

Bronze Award Project Maps the Mini Libraries

June 21, 2026
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Building on lessons they’ve learned about mutual benefit, a group of Girl Scouts has tasked itself with finding and documenting each of the mini libraries scattered around town. The project, which will earn them their Bronze Award, grew from their original plan…

Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

June 17, 2026
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When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
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Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont

June 15, 2026
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In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting as a “critical constraint” in Belmont. “The cost essentially increases because the permitting is unpredictable,” grad student Josh Young told the Select Board earlier this month. On…

Belmont Girls Rugby Captures Eighth State Title

June 12, 2026
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The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy. Last year’s team overwhelmed Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, dominating from start to finish. This year, the game was closer, 36-24, as the Marauders fended…

Belmont Resident to Build Community Fridge, Food Pantry

June 12, 2026
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When the federal government shut down last fall, resulting in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Amber Porter began wondering how it would impact her fellow Belmont residents. From a Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance report, she learned that more…
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