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Thanksgiving Football Game Move Sparks Division 

October 5, 2026
With a few exceptions, such as weather-related changes or playing at Fenway Park, unofficial tradition holds that Belmont and Watertown high schools battle it out on the gridiron on Thanksgiving Day.  The 104th edition of the rivalry game, though, will be on…

Early Mornings Are Perfect for Building Community

October 2, 2026
At 5:30 or 6 a.m. on any given morning, Tuesday through Friday, a group of runners congregate in Belmont Center, or Waverly Square or Cushing Square for a group run. Athletes ranging from 20 to 60 of all abilities meet to start…

Town Clerk Job Description May Be Headed for Update

October 2, 2026
The last time the job description for the town clerk was updated, President Barack Obama was serving his first term, the final episode of Oprah Winfrey’s 25-season run had aired, and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” was top of the charts. “At…

Neighbors: Chestnut Street Project Still Falls Short

October 1, 2026
Five public hearing sessions later, with another on the calendar, the Planning Board has yet to come to a determination on the controversial two-family project on Chestnut Street. The project is located across from Pequossette Park, and neighbors and other residents at…

Belmont Student Organizes Music, Dance Event to Give Back

September 30, 2026
Umasrija Sarkar knows firsthand how music and art can bring people together. “Ever since I was little growing up, I’ve always loved just giving back to people. Our family was really big on that,” Sarkar said. Sarkar, a junior at Belmont High…

Belmont’s Mini Market Makers get down to business

September 29, 2026
Already a seasoned entrepreneur at age 10, Merri Suzuki’s daughter Emi is eager to bring her slime business, Gummy Drops, back to the Belmont Farmers’ Market on Oct. 1, for the second-annual Mini Market Makers (MMM) Day. Suzuki, the food assistance manager…

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Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026
Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…
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School Committee Notes, Sept. 8, 2026

September 23, 2026
New Administrators Superintendent Jill Geiser announced that Brittany King is the new assistant principal at Belmont High School. King has worked in the high school as a guidance counselor for the past 12 years. “I’m really excited to step into this new…

With Boom in Requests, Town Considers Public Records Coordinator

September 22, 2026
Town officials are “strongly considering” hiring a part-time administrative employee to manage the growing number of public records requests across departments. “It’s very nuanced and complicated, and one request can take hours and hours of time,” Town Administrator Patrice Garvin said. According…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap – Week in Review

September 21, 2026
By Madison Elias and Isaac Meretta, Belmont Voice correspondents Field Hockey – The 12th-ranked Marauders started off the season strong, winning each of their first two games. The excitement levels were high for the home opener on Sept. 9, as Belmont pulled…

Soccer Night Returns to Belmont

September 21, 2026
The annual Soccer Night returned to Harris Field Saturday night, with the boys taking on Newton North and the girls facing the Westford Ghosts. Both teams enjoyed their evening, as the boys upset the Tigers, 2-1. The girls, in turn, shut out…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 18, 2026

September 21, 2026
Demitri Berlis 1. Favorite school subject: Algebra 2 and Economics 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. Pasternak, Ms. Grossi, Mr. Zilcoski 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: BHS Basketball, Belmont Helping Hands 4. What are you most proud of doing…

Officials Consider Dog Park to Curb Field Damage

September 18, 2026
“Dramatic field improvements” have been made since the town’s new sports field manager came on board, but one area remains a constant struggle. “One of the biggest issues we are dealing with is damage to the fields from dogs, and holes being…

On 25th Anniversary, Belmont Remembers 9/11

September 17, 2026
Residents from across Belmont gathered at Town Hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On that date in 2001, al-Qaida extremists hijacked four commercial planes, two of which departed from Logan International Airport in Boston, and crashed…
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