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Groups Collaborate Amidst SNAP Cuts

November 10, 2025
On Saturday, the money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ran out, suspending the benefits that more than 1,000 Belmont residents rely on. On Monday, under orders from two federal judges, the Trump administration announced the program would be partially funded, with…

Belmont High School Ski Team Celebrates 30th Year

November 8, 2025
Belmont High School Ski Team Celebrates 30th Year By Greg Levinsky, Belmont Voice correspondent Joining a high school sports team is usually as simple as signing up, but what happens when the program doesn’t exist? One of Julianne Gauron’s most “formative” moments…

Belmont Girls Swimming Dominates Middlesex League

November 7, 2025
It took no time—just one meet, really—for the Belmont High School girls swim team to establish itself as a powerhouse this fall. By season’s end, the Marauders left no doubt about who runs the Middlesex League. Eleven athletes boasted qualifying performances for…
Danica Zicha dribbling past defenders (Patrick HB Nguyen/Belmont Voice)

Girls Soccer Opens Tournament With 2-0 Win Over Framingham

November 7, 2025
The number-eight-ranked Marauders kicked off their playoff campaign with a 2-0 win over number-25 Framingham on Thursday night at Harris Field. The win was hard-earned, as Belmont managed to overcome a physical opponent to secure a spot in the next round. Captain…

Marauders of the Week for Nov. 7, 2025

November 7, 2025
Ella Ferrari 1. Favorite school subject: History and Biology 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: AP Biology w/ Ms Saxena, English w/ Ms Pleat and Ms Bloom, Media Arts with Ms Remick 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: The PAC, Dance,…
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Select Board Accepts Financial Disclosures in Overlay Discussion

November 6, 2025
With conversations on the Belmont Center Overlay moving forward, the Select Board has accepted two financial disclosures from members of the Planning Board—both out of an “abundance of caution,” according to Select Board Chair Matt Taylor. The disclosures for Rui “Renee” Guo…
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The History of a One-Cow Town

August 5, 2025
Before there were rows of tombstones, what is now Highland Meadow Cemetery looked like much of Belmont, rolling fields, open to agriculture. The pastures on the hill were the property of Winthrop Ward Chenery. In documents provided by the Belmont Historical Society,…

Overlay District Takes Another Step Forward

August 3, 2025
The Planning Board took another step toward completing the Belmont Center overlay district, finishing the final “topic-specific” piece of the ongoing public hearing. The meeting, held virtually, concluded in just under an hour when the hearing was continued to Aug. 5. The…

Fresh From North Pole Marathon, Pizzi to Host 10th 5K

August 2, 2025
Belmont resident Becca Pizzi has had a busy summer. One week, the accomplished endurance athlete was directing other runners tackling the Easter Island Marathon. Immediately after, she headed north, way north, to run the North Pole Marathon. Next up: A shorter distance,…

Friends, Foundation Merge Following Vote

July 31, 2025
Two of the library’s major fundraising arms have officially merged. With votes of approval from both the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Library Foundation, the merger took effect on July 1. “We are thrilled to complete this important…

Generations: Seeking a ‘Perfect’ Summer

July 29, 2025
It’s August, which means teens everywhere are gripped by a low-key panic: How do you make summer count? After all, the summer days are slowly melting away, and soon enough we’ll be sitting in sticky classrooms, glancing out the window and yearning…

‘Minari’ Resonates at Local Viewing

July 28, 2025
In the All Saints Church, a small projector cranked out a powerful film. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, “Minari” stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, and highly regarded Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung. It’s a semi-autobiographical story about a Korean American family…

Updated: Town Meeting Backs Viglirolo Rink

July 28, 2025
Town Meeting members have approved a citizen petition seeking to name the new municipal rink after the late James P. Viglirolo, known to most as “Skip.” The article passed 128-56, with 44 abstentions after roughly three hours of debate last Wednesday. Conversation,…

Porchfest Sign Up Deadline Looming

July 25, 2025
Belmont’s annual Porchfest is a symphony of stoops. It provides an excuse to loiter on your neighbor’s lawn and listen to a performer sing their heart out. This year’s Porchfest takes place on the Saturday after Labor Day, Sept. 6, from 11…
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Survey Seeks Information on Rat Sightings

July 24, 2025
The town wants to know if you’ve seen a rat, or two or three, in your travels, asking residents to fill out a survey about the less-than-popular rodent. The survey is the brainchild of Health Department intern Shalmalee Kurvey. Through this initiative,…
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