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Led by Lily Fallon’s First-Place Finish, Belmont Middle School Cross-Country Posts Strong Results

November 18, 2025

Lily Fallon knew the first Saturday in November would be a doozy. Soccer in the morning in Lexington, back home to Belmont for some recovery stretching, and a 45-minute ride to Devens for the 16th annual Massachusetts Middle School Cross-Country Invitational. “It…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for October 17, 2025 to October 31, 2025

November 17, 2025

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Oct. 17, 2025 to Oct. 31, 2025. Includes 14 properties with prices ranging from $718,000 to $4,521,722.…

Sports

Marauders Playoff Run Continues With Win Over Needham

November 14, 2025

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…

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Marauders of the Week for Nov. 14, 2025

November 13, 2025

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…

Arts·News

Beech Street Craft Fair Expected to Draw Hundreds

November 13, 2025

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…

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Town Working on Rink Budget as Grand Opening Set for Saturday

November 13, 2025

As budget season gets underway, officials have two new buildings to factor into municipal finances — one of which has already opened its doors to a few members of the community. The Belmont Sports Complex, which held a soft opening on Nov.…

News

Investigation Into Fatal Moped Crash Continues

November 12, 2025

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…

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High Cost of Living, Lack of Options Highlighted in Senior Survey

November 11, 2025

Some of the main concerns of seniors highlighted in a recent townwide senior needs assessment include the high cost of living, difficulty maintaining homes, a lack of alternative housing, and challenges to personal wellness and independence. In fact, one in five respondents…

Sports

Marauders Beat Central Catholic in the Rain, Advance to Round of 8

November 11, 2025

The Central Catholic High School girls soccer team allowed less than half a goal per game this fall and entered the MIAA Division 1 Tournament’s round of 16 on a 17-game unbeaten streak. Not that any of it mattered to Danica Zicha.…

News

School Committee Extends Superintendent’s Contract

November 10, 2025

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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Obituary: Celeste Matilda Andrade

Celeste Matilda Andrade, 81, a longtime resident of Belmont and…

Obituary: Rose Chacran Zartarian

Rose Chacran Zartarian, née Wolohojian, died peacefully at home in…

Chesson Memorial

There will be a short gathering on Saturday, June 6,…

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Quinn

Elizabeth “Betsy” Quinn, 87, died peacefully on April 6 at…

Obituary: Henrietta Parrott Light

Henrietta Parrott Light, of Watertown, died peacefully at her home…

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Belmont Residents to Partake in Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest

June 12, 2025

by Jesse Floyd

On Saturday, a crowd is expected to gather at the intersection of Common and Concord streets in front of the Unitarian Church in Belmont Center, with participants holding signs protesting the state of the nation. It will be Belmont’s version of the…

Sports

Updated: Girls Rugby Rolling, Sights Set On Seventh State Championship

June 11, 2025

by Greg Levinsky

Editor’s Note: The MIAA announced the game will be played Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at Curry College in Milton The common theme among most of Belmont High School’s girls rugby players is a lack of experience when they first join…

Opinion

Garden Gems: Tomatoes Among Friends

June 10, 2025

by Jenny Angel

It was May 30, and the race was on to get the tomato plants in the ground before it started raining again. Belmont High School Class of 1973 alum Ross Zagami was busy digging holes with a tulip-bulb auger for his friend…

Sports

Four Belmont Middle Schoolers Selected as All-Stars

June 10, 2025

by Greg Levinsky

A quartet of Belmont Middle School eighth-graders recently garnered recognition for their play with the Belmont Ultimate program. Simon Hering, Ronan Kuppendender and Sebastian Running earned Massachusetts Middle School All-Star nominations and will participate in the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) All-Star…

News

Lightning Strikes: Police Department Acquires First Electric Vehicle

June 10, 2025

by Mary Byrne

Of the 25 vehicles operated by the Police Department, six are hybrids — a result of the department’s switch in recent years from gas-powered vehicles to those with dual-fuel systems. “Those are vehicles that run all the time,” said Police Chief James…

News

Belmont High School Graduates Celebrate Start of Next Chapter

June 9, 2025

by Maile Blume

On Saturday, June 7, 351 Belmont High School students accepted their diplomas, traversing Harris Field and moving on to new pathways. Facing the Future The graduation ceremony began with a speech from Belmont High School Principal Isaac Taylor, emphasizing the dichotomies facing…

Business·News

Belmont Begins Work on Comprehensive Plan, Last Completed in 1963

June 9, 2025

by Mary Byrne

The last time Belmont implemented a Comprehensive Plan, The Beatles were just beginning to find their their foothold in the United States. “It’s well past time to get this done,” said Director of Planning and Building Chris Ryan. Essentially, Ryan explained, a…

News

Belmont Schools Welcome New Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being Director

June 8, 2025

by Maile Blume

Amid ongoing federal pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, Darnell Thigpen Williams is stepping into Belmont Schools’ new role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being director, bringing a lifetime of education experience with him. Superintendent Jill Geiser has called his hiring…

Sports

Belmont Hockey Icon Dies at 95

June 6, 2025

by Greg Levinsky

When something happened in Belmont, even to someone he may not have known well, Skip Viglirolo took it to heart. No matter the situation, Viglirolo was “the first one at someone’s house” with his comforting presence and Italian pastries in hand, according…

Sports

Belmont Residents Head to USA Hockey Girls National Camps

June 6, 2025

by Greg Levinsky

Molly Halloran feels a few nerves leading into her second time in a USA Hockey-affiliated camp—but she knows her butterflies precede excitement. Maggie Grant feels similarly motivated by the opportunity ahead. The two Belmont residents who attend private high schools will head…

News

Belmont High School Graduation This Weekend

June 5, 2025

by Maile Blume

On Saturday, 351 Belmont High School seniors will progress across Harris Field, accepting their diplomas and stepping into the future as high school graduates. Beginning at 10 a.m., the graduation ceremony will include student speeches and a procession honoring this year’s graduates.…

News

Belmont Farmers’ Market Celebrates Opening Day

June 5, 2025

by Jesse Floyd

The Belmont Farmers' Market is back for the season, marking opening Day on Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m. in the Belmont Center parking lot, the same place it began two decades ago. This year’s opening day will be marked by a…

News

Petition Aims to ‘Amplify’ Support for Community Path

June 5, 2025

by Mary Byrne

With construction slated to begin in the coming year, supporters of the Belmont Community Path are urging state and local officials to remain on target. In fact, as of this week, an online petition to that effect has been signed by 276…

Sports

Girls Rugby Continues Quest for State Title: BHS Sports Week in Review for May 23 through May 30

June 4, 2025

by Contributor

The following summary is sourced from BHS Principal Isaac Taylor’s weekly newsletter, which relies upon information provided by team coaches to Athletic Director Adam Pritchard. We also gathered some scores and results from www.maxpreps.com, www.athletic.net, and www.miaa.net. Let us know what you…

Opinion

Generations: What Running Taught Me About Doing Hard Things

June 3, 2025

by Siri Iagnemma

I never expected to fall in love with something that made me miserable. That’s what comes back to me, as I think back to my first run with the Belmont High School cross country team in August 2023. It was right before…

State Rep. David Rogers points to a map indicating the district he serves, in front of a classroom of students.

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Belmont Students Engage with Local Officials at Government Day

June 2, 2025

by Maile Blume

Is it difficult to change Belmont’s bylaws? Which articles are being considered at Town Meeting? Does Town Meeting have any control over the schools? These were just some of the questions posed by students during Belmont Middle School’s second annual Local Government…

Arts·Lifestyle

When Winslow Homer Called Belmont ‘Home’

May 30, 2025

by Julie M. Cohen

Although the skyline is different now, renowned American painter Winslow Homer may have looked out at sweeping views of Belmont from the cupola of his uncle’s home, which still stands today, more than 160 years later. It was at the 1853 William…

News

Select Board Addresses Open Meeting Law Complaint

May 29, 2025

by Mary Byrne

Earlier this year, at a public information session on the Belmont Center Overlay, Select Board Chair Elizabeth Dionne spoke in her capacity as a Select Board member to address an audience at the Beech Street Center on the ongoing work to improve…

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