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Police, Belmont Light, Former Super Top Earners in 2023

March 5, 2024
Bringing home $310,000 last year, former school Superintendent John Phelan was the town’s top earner in 2023 by nearly $100,000. Phelan, who retired in November 2023, negotiated a contract in 2020 that started him at a salary of $232,384, with opportunities for…
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Local Volunteers Provide ‘Friendship, Support’ to Refugees

March 4, 2024
This past weekend, three Beth El Temple Center members arrived at a hotel in Mansfield, bringing with them food and conversation, which they shared with four refugee families living at the hotel until the families find permanent housing. “Communication was a challenge,…

Latest Salvo in Battle Between Retirement Board and Town

March 2, 2024
The controversy over the appointment of Thomas Gibson as the fifth member of the Belmont Contributory Retirement Board continues to build, with Gibson under scrutiny as he considers scheduling a retirement board meeting for next week. On Tuesday, the state’s Public Employee…

Transparency Questioned in Off-Leash Revision

March 2, 2024
For those who’ve been involved in the process all along, the meeting did not go as planned. “My reaction was … surprise,” said Ira Morgenstern. “People might have felt very dismissed,” said Alexandra Machado. “It was a surprise to me,” said Paul…
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Belmont Resident Rides To Top of Pan-Mass Challenge

March 1, 2024
Like many people, Mike Ascione is well acquainted with the cruel ravages of cancer. It took his father, other family members, and family friends. Twenty years ago, to help in the fight against cancer, the long-time Belmont resident got on his bike…

Student Request Prompts BHS to Add AP African American Studies

February 28, 2024
Driven by student interest and a desire to further the district’s vision for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in Belmont schools, a new interdisciplinary course on African American studies has been added to the Belmont High School curriculum. “When we look at…
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