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Butler Students Vote on New-Look Mascot

April 23, 2026

Students at Butler Elementary School joined the rest of Belmont in voting on April 6 and 7. They didn’t cast their votes for town moderator; instead, they voted on the official look for their school’s mascot. Unlike other schools in town, Butler…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for March 26, 2026 to April 3, 2026

April 22, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for March 26, 2026 to April 3, 2026. Includes six properties with prices ranging from $999,999 to $2,925,000.…

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Residents Decry Potential Change in High School Traffic Pattern

April 22, 2026

The Belmont Transportation Advisory Committee heard its first community feedback on a potential pilot program that would ban cars from taking a left turn out of the drop-off loop at Belmont High School (BHS) onto Goden Street during school drop-off hours. The…

Sports

BHS Sports Wrap (April 13 – April 18)

April 22, 2026

Girls Lacrosse: The Marauders continued their strong start to the season, and improved to 6-1, steamrolling Arlington 16-6 on April 13, with senior captains Niamh Lesnik (eight goals, one assist) and Nora Goulding (one goal, four assists) providing the attacking firepower. Two…

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School Committee Notes, April 14, 2026

April 22, 2026

Electronics Policy The School Committee had its first discussion on a potential electronic device policy for the Belmont schools. While schools, notably Belmont High School, have policies on cell phones and electronic devices, this policy would be a district-wide standard. School Committee…

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Survey Collects Town Meeting Feedback

April 22, 2026

In a survey that garnered responses from nearly half the Town Meeting membership, 71% said Town Meeting should be a hybrid between in-person and remote. Of the 140 responses, 31, or 22%, said hybrid meetings should be offered only to those who…

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Bill Aims to Provide Support to Family Caregivers

April 21, 2026

Wendy Drexler had been her husband’s caregiver for several years when she walked into the bathroom to find him brushing his teeth with a razor and some muscle cream. “That was a threshold moment, where it just became clear I couldn’t keep…

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League, Scouts Team Up for Civics Lesson

April 19, 2026

As a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Tara Mahoozi knows firsthand how tricky learning the democratic system can be. So when she learned about The Voter Girl Project at a League of Women Voters convention last year, she knew…

Arts

The Film Festival Returns for 25th Year

April 18, 2026

It all started 25 years ago with Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas and a movie,”Babes in Arms.” Now, the International Film Festival, presented by Belmont World Film, has become a staple for the community, embracing movies and multiculturalism. The festival’s opening ceremony took place on…

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Jonathan Libby Appointed Student Services Director

April 18, 2026

Jonathan Libby was appointed Student Services Director by the Belmont School Committee on March 24 after serving as the interim director since November. Prior to becoming the interim director, Libby was the assistant director of Student Services. He joined the district in…

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Obituary: Catherine A. Sellers

Catherine A. “Cathy” Sellers, 70, passed away peacefully on Aug.…

Obituary: Eli Whittaker Martin

Eli Whittaker Martin, an environmental scientist and ardent naturalist, passed…

Obituary: Edward Barry Doctoroff

Edward (Eddie) Barry Doctoroff, 76, passed away July 23 at…

Obituary: George B. Benedek

George B. Benedek, 97, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,…

Obituary: Anne (Covino) Goldenberg

Anne Covino Goldenberg, 100, a longtime resident of Belmont, passed…

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Generations: The Nattering Nabobs Of Modern Technology

February 13, 2026

by Eric J. Perkins

It was more than a decade ago when I asked a colleague about the story behind her funny-looking watch. “It’s a Fitbit. It keeps track of my steps and exercise.” I’m sure I made a face. Watches were for telling time, so…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026

February 12, 2026

by Contributor

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 23, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from $1,400,000 to $2,750,000.…

Sports

Versatile Athlete Martha Dimas Battles Back from Multiple Knee Injuries

February 12, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Belmont girls ice hockey defender Martha Dimas saw a loose puck and jetted towards it. With her stick at the ready, the junior ripped a top-left shot that sailed past the Brookline High School goalie. After missing a year and a half…

Business

Food, Community Meet at Bellmont Caffe

February 12, 2026

by Contributor

A few minutes after the bread vendor arrived at Bellmont Caffè, owner Rachid Smairi and his staff were discussing the merits of Greek versus Moroccan cuisine, their voices building with good-humored passion. “See, this is why I come here every day,” said…

Sports

History-Making Wrestler Ava Svistunov Eyes Third-Straight Individual State Title

February 11, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Ava Svistunov boasts the most impressive resume in Belmont High School wrestling history, but the senior shows up to practice these days with more motivation than ever. Not only is she the program’s first female varsity wrestler and MIAA Division 1 individual…

News

Select Board Urges Town Meeting Support For Overlay Articles

February 10, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

The Select Board voted its formal support for the Belmont Center overlay Monday night, urging positive action on special Town Meeting articles 2 and 3. The special Town Meeting is on March 4. There are two overlay proposals on the warrant. Article…

News

Belmont Middle School Basketball Coach Saves Opposing Coach During Medical Emergency

February 9, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Belmont Middle School basketball coach Ian Haffer performed the ultimate act of sportsmanship during a game at Waltham’s John F. Kennedy Middle School last Thursday. Three minutes into the boys game, the Waltham coach suffered an apparent heart attack. Haffer, a doctor…

News

Student Led Walkout Joins National Protest of ICE

February 9, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

On the second-to-last day of January, a parade of Belmont High School students snaked along Concord Avenue, under the train tracks and up the hill to Town Hall. An observer’s guess put the number above 300 total. They had walked out of…

News

Permits Provide Minor Revenue Source

February 9, 2026

by Mary Byrne

In the last decade, Belmont has collected just over $5 million in application fees for building permits. “It’s small, but it’s significant,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “Without it, we would not be able to fund things we need to fund.” In…

Business·News

Marking a Year on Leonard Street, SALT is Thriving

February 8, 2026

by Contributor

A dip in the ocean—that was always the cure, as far as Patty Grady’s grandmother was concerned. “My grandmother always used to say, if anything was wrong, ‘Go in the ocean. Everything is salt water,’ ” said Grady, founder of SALT, a…

Opinion

Generations: The Relationship Between Practical and Emotional

February 7, 2026

by Elissa Ely

New dog, new car. In this house, there have been more dogs than cars, but still, after years of side-by-side ownership, I feel qualified to offer a comparative view. It might be of interest to the automotive industry, or at least to…

Business·News

Alcoholic Beverage Policy Amended to Expand Business Potential

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Municipal budgets—which fund the services residents rely on—depend heavily on multiple sources of revenue, from property taxes and state aid, to local receipts, such as property and excise taxes, hotel and meals taxes, as well as license and permit fees. But with…

News

In Wake of Storm, Town Looks to Improve Communication

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Someone with more years of experience on the job would have known Cottage Street is lined with houses on one side and a park on the other — an ideal space for dumping snow. But last week, when 20 inches of snow…

Lifestyle·News

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

February 5, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

As the Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) marks its 10th anniversary this year, current and former leaders remain dedicated to offering inclusive events “by the community, for the community,” said Michael Gao, a member of the Board of Directors. The nonprofit organization’s…

News

Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

News

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…

Sports

Belmont High School Football Banned From 2026 Playoff Appearance

February 2, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) banned Belmont High School’s football program from the 2026 playoffs during the sport’s committee meeting Wednesday. Because the Marauders did not play their scheduled second non-playoff game last fall against Revere, the program committed a rule…

News

Brighton Corridor Conversations Pick Up

February 2, 2026

by Mary Byrne

As a vote on the heavily debated Belmont Center overlay project draws near, conversations on the town’s next district of focus are picking up steam. “Brighton Street is one of Belmont’s key gateways,” said Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan. “It is…

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