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School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

May 27, 2026
The School Committee voted Wednesday morning to approve the contracts for all Belmont Education Association bargaining units, bringing a year-and-a-half of contract negotiations to an end. The committee voted unanimously to approve the contracts for Unit A, representing teachers; Unit B, representing…
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Postseason Play Next for Belmont High School Lacrosse Teams

May 27, 2026
Niamh Lesnik sees her team’s potential to make some noise in the MIAA Division I Tournament. Belmont High School girls lacrosse boasts a high-powered offense, improved defense, and an experienced goalie. But a question looms: can they put it all together? “We…

Belmont High School Sports Wrap (May 20 through May 29)

May 26, 2026
Boys Track: On Wednesday, May 20, the track team competed at the M-12 Middlesex League Championships. The Marauders placed seventh overall, picking up 49 points and delivering multiple standout performances. Senior Mitchell Woo placed first overall in the men’s pole vault, clearing…
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Belmont Rink Generates $270K In Inaugural Season

May 26, 2026
Word is spreading about the new rink in Belmont. “We’re getting people from all over the place,” said Barb Taylor of the Belmont Women’s Hockey program, which welcomes beginner hockey players of all ages. “For the women who play hockey, it’s a…

Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026
Select Board Approves Change to HRC Charge The Select Board voted to approve a revised charge for the Human Rights Commission. According to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates, the previous charge didn’t specify how many members would serve on the commission…

Belmont Skaters Shine at Theatre On Ice Competitions

May 23, 2026
Theatre On Ice is growing across the United States, and Belmont is well-represented as the figure skating discipline surges. Ten Belmont youth competed in Theatre On Ice at the biennial Nations Cup last month in East Lansing, Michigan, with their Skating Club…
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Meet the Heart of Kendall School’s Morning Music

May 23, 2026
Each morning at The Kendall School, passing cars and pedestrians can hear the sounds of joyful piano and a chorus of young voices pouring from the small schoolhouse on Belmont Street. Inside, preschoolers and kindergarteners gather around a piano, singing, clapping, and…

Belmont Education Association Votes to Ratify Contracts

May 22, 2026
After about a year and a half of negotiations, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) voted Thursday night to ratify contracts for all of its bargaining units. The contracts for Unit A, representing teachers, Unit C, representing administrative assistants and clerical aides, and…

Belmont Celebrates Annual ‘Outstanding Teacher’ Awards

May 22, 2026
The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) held its annual “Outstanding Teacher Award” ceremony May 14 at the Chenery Upper Elementary School. The auditorium was filled with cheering educators, administrators, students, and families as this year’s recipients were honored one by one. The…
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Town Meeting Votes Down Naming Petition

May 20, 2026
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The right to name town assets will stay in the hands of the Select Board, Town Meeting members decided Monday night. Members voted 163-75, with 7 abstentions, to reject a citizen petition filed by Precinct 5 member Tommasina Olson that would have…

Butler Student Aims For Jr. Ranger Title

May 20, 2026
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Even though Livia Rocha has traveled across the country visiting numerous national parks, she said her favorite nature spot is her own Belmont backyard. The 8-year-old “loves worms and snails, getting her hands dirty, and spending time observing wildlife and wildflowers,” said…

Schools Adopt District-Wide Electronics Policy

May 18, 2026
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Following weeks of student outcry over proposed classroom cell phone restrictions — which some feared could create tension between students and educators — the School Committee officially adopted Belmont’s first district-wide electronics policy during its May 5 meeting. After voting down the…
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School Committee Notes, May 5, 2026

May 16, 2026
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Butler Elementary Principal Search The search for a permanent principal at Butler Elementary School is continuing, said Superintendent Jill Geiser. After not selecting a finalist from the initial pool of applicants, the school’s screening committee reposted the position. Beth Nolan has been…

Belmont Native Climbs Beyond Her Injuries

May 16, 2026
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Growing up in Belmont, Melissa Strong dreaded gym class. It didn’t help, of course, that she had a teacher she didn’t particularly like, and the feeling—she believed—was mutual. She described running laps during the school day as “torture.” Now, years later, Strong…

Belmont’s Top Dog Breeds, Names

May 15, 2026
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According to town data, there are 1,122 licensed dogs in Belmont. Pet owners were required to apply for their 2026 pet licenses by March 15 or be subject to a late fee. Based on the licenses as of mid-March, Labrador retrievers topped…

Full Roster for Annual Town Day

May 14, 2026
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In March, the number of vendors and booths booked for Town Day was about 70% of the goal set by organizers. Today, the roster is full, as people interested in a Town Day presence have come flooding in, to the point where…

Art, Botany Unite At Books In Bloom

May 14, 2026
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On Friday, May 8, the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Garden Club presented Books in Bloom. Attendees wandered through the new library to discover floral arrangements inspired by beloved books — each designed and donated by the members…

BHS Sports Wrap (May 4 – May 9)

May 13, 2026
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Girls Lacrosse: Belmont Girls Lacrosse (10-5) put together two high-scoring performances this past week against Winchester and Burlington. On May 4, Belmont narrowly fell to Winchester 18–16 in an offensive battle. Niamh Lesnik delivered one of the top performances of the season,…
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