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State Earmarks Cash for Legal Aid

March 3, 2026
The fiscal year 2027 state budget earmarked $5 million to create a program providing legal assistance to people facing deportation. According to state Rep. David Rogers, that money is now being spent. Twenty-four attorneys are working with people facing federal immigration action.…

Belmont Residents Celebrate Public Library Opening

March 3, 2026
Ed Barker's youngest daughter had respiratory problems that made the old, damp, and unreliable Belmont Public Library off-limits for his family. So, Barker ran for a seat on the Library Board of Trustees. On Jan. 17, his work paid off when the…

Woman Killed in Trapelo Road Crash

March 2, 2026
A 77-year-old woman died Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Trapelo Road between Beech and Hull streets, according to police. According to Belmont Interim Police Chief Mark Hurley, Belmont Police, along with the Massachusetts State Police, are investigating the…

District Attorney Shares Fraud-Awareness Tips

March 2, 2026
With aggressive scammers targeting seniors, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan offered no-nonsense advice during a Feb. 19 Zoom meeting with the Belmont Woman’s Club. A member of the nonprofit organization herself, the longtime law enforcement official answered questions from members on how…
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Select Board Notes, Feb. 23, 2026

February 28, 2026
Cardboard Event Residents are invited to bring cardboard for recycling to the Department of Public Works yard on March 7, free of charge. The event comes in response to some missed pickups in town, according to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates.…

Belmont High School Sports Roundup, Feb. 27

February 27, 2026
Girls basketball –The girls basketball team didn’t play this week as they prepare to face No. 9 Needham in the first round of the MIAA tournament on Feb. 27. The Marauders (13-7) are seeded 24th. Boys Basketbal l–The boys basketball team captured…
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Overlay Votes on Deck at Town Meeting

February 27, 2026
The highly anticipated votes on the Belmont Center Overlay are just days away. There are two overlay proposals on the warrant for the special Town Meeting, which begins March 4. Article 2 would shift zoning along Leonard Street, and Article 3 would…

Pending Negotiations, Select Board Appoints Police Chief

February 26, 2026
Pending a successful background check and contract negotiations, the Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Shane C. Smith as chief of the Belmont Police Department. “He did a really solid job; he spoke directly and addressed our questions,” said Select Board Chair…

Pope Francis Proves Too Much for Young Belmont Squad

February 26, 2026
The 26th-seeded Belmont boys hockey team (5-16-2) traveled to Springfield Wednesday night for a first-round playoff matchup against 7th seeded Pope Francis (15-5-3), falling by a score of 5-1 to end the team’s season. The teams are familiar. On Feb. 11, Pope…
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Community Path Moves Closer to 100% Design

November 19, 2025
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With the design plan for Phase 1 of the Community Path at 75% and in the hands of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the project can move toward 100% design. “It’s a very important milestone for the path to be at this…

Belmont Resident Traces Historic Route of Gen. Knox

November 18, 2025
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Asked to name the lions of the American Revolution, the average person will reel off figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. Not many get to Gen. Henry Knox. A Boston-born, self-educated son of a Boston shipmaster, Knox…

New Rink Receives Warm Welcome

November 18, 2025
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Eager to learn ice-skating tricks, Belmont resident Claudia Matzko’s granddaughter, Penny, age 4, smiled and said, “I want to do twirls,” as she waited outside the new Belmont Sports Complex’s James P. “Skip” Viglirolo Rink on Saturday for its grand opening. Local…

Marauders Playoff Run Continues With Win Over Needham

November 14, 2025
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Going into a quarterfinal matchup against the number one-ranked Needham Rockets, the Marauders girls soccer team knew they had plenty to prove after advancing with a 2-0 win over ninth-ranked Central Catholic. After a challenging road game, the Marauders advanced to the…

Marauders of the Week for Nov. 14, 2025

November 13, 2025
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Ananya Srinivasan 1. Favorite school subject: Computer Science 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: BC Calc with Ms. Carlivati, AP Bio with Ms. Lewis, AP CSP with Ms. McLeod 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Teaching Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance) and…
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Beech Street Craft Fair Expected to Draw Hundreds

November 13, 2025
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For the past 20 years, the Friends of the Council on Aging have hosted an annual craft fair, bringing together dozens of local vendors and hundreds of residents from throughout the community. “We’re sold out with vendors this year,” said Community Services…

Investigation Into Fatal Moped Crash Continues

November 12, 2025
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The investigation into the death of an 18-year-old Watertown man continues, as the victim’s family and friends prepare for his funeral on Saturday. According to a release from Belmont police, the teenager, identified by family and friends as Luke Currier, was riding…

School Committee Extends Superintendent’s Contract

November 10, 2025
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The School Committee has extended Superintendent Jill Geiser’s contract through the 2026-2027 school year. Specifics of the contract, including salary for the fourth year, will be negotiated at a future date, according to School Committee Chair Meghan Moriarty. The three-year contract began…

Groups Collaborate Amidst SNAP Cuts

November 10, 2025
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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…
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