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Etiquette Classes Emphasize Empathy and Confidence

March 7, 2026
When Emily Post’s “Etiquette” was first published in 1922, it advised against hiring butlers with mustaches and included advice on proper finger bowl use, among other now outdated passages. However, the doyenne of manners also made remarkably relevant statements on human behavior…

Low-Vision Actress Embodies Resilience in ‘Wait Until Dark’

March 6, 2026
Belmont resident Eliza Barmakian ran through her blocking during a Saturday morning rehearsal at the Greater Boston Stage Company with her lines memorized and her guide dog, Zinga, resting peacefully at the stage manager's feet. She did not feel nervous. Like the…

School Committee Notes, Feb. 24, 2026

March 6, 2026
Clothing Drive Student Advisory Council representative Andrew Ge announced the high school student senate’s clothing drive collected about 2,700 items of clothing. The clothes will be donated to the nonprofit Cradles to Crayons. Chenery Roof Funding Superintendent Jill Geiser and Town Administrator…

Zoning for Hotels Receives Town Meeting Approval

March 6, 2026
Town Meeting members voted Thursday night to approve the Center Gateway Overlay District, creating the chance a hotel may be built on Concord Avenue. The vote was 196-52 with six abstentions. Because the Gateway District Overlay did not have a residential requirement,…

BEA Votes No Confidence in School, Town Officials

March 5, 2026
Teachers in red apparel filled desks and lined the walls of a Chenery Upper Elementary School classroom Wednesday evening to notify the Select Board of the union’s recent vote of no confidence in school and town officials. Speaking before the Select Board,…

Town Meeting Approves Belmont Center Overlay District

March 5, 2026
After a lengthy and contentious debate Wednesday night, Town Meeting ultimately approved the Belmont Center Overlay District, 165-87, with 10 abstentions. With its passage, the town can begin accepting project applications Nov. 1, 2026. “I think it’s an excellent plan which… is,…

Cultural Council Distributes Annual Grants

March 5, 2026
Eye-catching, colorful public art has been brightening Trapelo Road (among other streets) since 2020. Now, thanks to a vital grant from the Belmont Cultural Council, the Belmont Art Association (BAA) and several other town organizations have money to continue their missions. The…

Belmont Ski Racing Achieves Team Milestone

March 4, 2026
The Belmont High School ski team reached a milestone this winter: For the first time in program history, it qualified as an official team at the state championships. To be considered a team, at least three male or female athletes need to…

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.…
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BHS Marauders of the Week for Nov. 21, 2025

November 21, 2025
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Alyssa Kresse 1. Favorite school subject: AP Psychology 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: APES & Physics (Mrs. Weathers), Economics (Mr. Goldfine), and Math (Mr. George) 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: The Girls Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track…

Election Races Take Shape

November 20, 2025
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Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne announced Monday she would not seek a second term on the board. On Tuesday, former Select Board member Adam Dash announced he would run for moderator. Incumbent Michael Crowley also shared plans to run next spring. The…
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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…
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