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Volunteers Needed for Community Farmers’ Market

March 23, 2024
The weekly Belmont Farmers’ Market is a popular community event that combines music, arts, and cultural programming with access to healthy local produce and products. “It’s the place to be on a Thursday afternoon,” said Market Manager Mireia Carpio. And now, Belmont’s…

Police Respond to Stolen Political Sign Complaints

March 20, 2024
As election day draws closer, emotions around the proposed $8.4 million override are running hot. The Belmont police have received 14 reports of stolen campaign signs in the last week, according to Police Chief James MacIsaac, who noted this is not terribly…
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Rats Begin to Make Their Presence Known

March 18, 2024
With winter waning and the weather warming comes the unfortunate return of rat sightings in Belmont. Rodent sightings are already up compared to this time last year, according to data collected by the Health Department. Four sightings were reported in February, compared…
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Belmont Education Gets a Boost

March 16, 2024
Next month, a swarm of clever students will compete in the Foundation for Belmont Education’s (FBE) annual spelling bee, one of the events and fundraisers the nonprofit holds throughout the year. The organization, which marked its 30th anniversary in 2023, has provided…

Select Board Pushes for Greater Transparency

March 16, 2024
Sunshine Week — celebrated the week of March 16 each year — is unlikely to appear on your kitchen or Google calendar. But for those who have it on their radar, it’s an opportunity to shed light on the importance of open…
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Parents Press for Improved Integration in Special Education

March 13, 2024
Each day, Annette Rockwell’s 12-year-old son spends 90 minutes on a bus commuting to and from John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, where he spends his day in an educational collaborative that delivers special education services to participating districts. There’s no after-school…
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Crucial Step in Belmont Library Revamp: Demolition Begins

March 12, 2024
Passersby on Concord Avenue might notice a big gap where the old library once stood. This week, the wrecking crews were hard at work, knocking down the old building to make room for its $40 million replacement. “They are doing prep work.…

Belmont Schools Win Grant to Tackle Mental Health Challenges

March 12, 2024
With grant funding to support it, the Belmont school district is looking to better equip its staff with the tools to meet student needs, particularly as the district continues the reconfiguration process involving the Chenery Upper Elementary School (CUE). “Belmont is not…
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