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The Motivation Behind The Marathon

April 21, 2024
Several Belmont residents were among the thousands of runners at the starting line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. They were all running to raise money and awareness to fight deadly diseases. Jessica Hajjar, a middle school teacher in Newton, is running…

Eight Teachers Recognized for Excellence in Classroom

April 20, 2024
The Foundation for Belmont Education will recognize eight Belmont Public Schools educators later this month for their excellence in the classroom and for “consistently making a difference in the lives of Belmont’s students.” “The best part of it, for me, is that…

The Belmont Dramatic Club; A Showstopper for 120 Years

April 19, 2024
Not only has the Belmont Dramatic Club been providing inexpensive entertainment and volunteer opportunities to the community for 120 years, but president and artistic director CherylAnn Welch revealed that “sometimes, we provide spouses.” In the midst of rehearsing lines, building costumes and…

Home Rule Petition Filed on Beacon Hill

April 19, 2024
The filing of Bill HD5049 took a critical step forward in advancing efforts to end a special tax exemption for recreational land in Belmont. Certain types of land defined as recreational under state law can apply for and receive a significant cut…

Belmont Rec, COA Seek Summer Help

April 18, 2024
Positions are filling up, but Belmont residents can still find work and volunteer opportunities with the town. Many town departments, including the Recreation Department and Council on Aging, have seasonal paid and volunteer positions for anyone looking to get involved in the…
Swings tied up so they cannot be used.

Improvements at Payson Park Continuing

April 15, 2024
A revitalized Payson Park is just around the corner, but Recreation Director Brandon Fitts said more work is needed before the park at Payson Road and Elm Street can be reopened to the public. “I’m really excited for the project,” said Fitts.…
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Belmont Fails to Secure PILOT Payments from Wealthy Nonprofits

April 14, 2024
As Belmont struggles to increase its tax base, the town is potentially missing out on money from tax-exempt organizations that could be making a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, a program that has successfully increased revenue in neighboring communities, including…

Annual Town Meeting to Return to In-Person Only

April 13, 2024
After several hybrid Town Meetings, the Select Board voted to return to its original, in-person format this month, with no remote option for the upcoming Town Meeting. “The town operated just fine … through 2019 with the live meeting,” said Select Board…
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