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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.…

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…
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Select Board Notes, Feb. 23, 2026

February 28, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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…

Belmont Girls Fall Just Shy of Advancing

February 26, 2026
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For the No. 16 Belmont Marauders, the path in the MIAA Division I tournament began with a mirror image of themselves. Facing No. 17 Shrewsbury in the first playoff game at the new Skip Viglirolo Rink, dropping a 3-2 decision in overtime.…

Two Belmont Wrestlers Reach Division I Finals

February 23, 2026
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Wrestlers, family members, teammates, and supporters from across Massachusetts packed North Andover High School’s gym Saturday for the MIAA Division I girls individual championships. Two Belmont wrestlers, senior Ava Svistunov and junior Eva Cohen, finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes.…

Mass Deportations Spark Local Response

February 20, 2026
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From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, and more recently in Maine, the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents has caused a stir in communities coast to coast. In Massachusetts, the activity has resulted in a grassroots…

Shealagh Sullivan Joins Belmont Voice

February 19, 2026
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The Voice is excited to welcome Shealagh Sullivan to our newsroom staff. Shealagh [Shea] will work as a general assignment reporter focusing on education coverage. A native of Ashby, Massachusetts, Shea has worked in local news in several New England states since…

Educators Criticize Contract Impasse

February 19, 2026
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Public comment at the Select Board meeting last week was dominated by members of the Belmont Education Association [BEA], who took turns criticizing the town over the contract impasse. “As a professional aid, I’ve seen firsthand the neglect and disregard of the…

Mock Trial Team Reflects on Breakout Season

February 19, 2026
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For a small group of Belmont High School students, legal pads, case files, and cross-examinations have become a regular part of their high school experience. The high school’s mock trial team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the MassBar High School’s Mock…
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