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BHS Sports Wrap — Week in Review (Oct. 30-Nov. 4)

November 3, 2025
Girls Swim and Dive : The Swim and Dive team had an outstanding week, winning the Middlesex League and placing fourth at sectionals. At both competitions, the team won the 200-meter freestyle relay, thanks to the performance of seniors Elizabeth Guevara and…
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Belmont Uses Opioid Funds To Hire Recovery Coaches

November 3, 2025
In an effort to reduce barriers to recovery, the town has hired a substance use coordinator and two peer recovery coaches to provide free services to the community. “We’re trying to destigmatize it so that people who want help feel comfortable stepping…

Field Hockey Rolls in Tournament Opener

November 1, 2025
Coach Jessica Smith’s optimistic outlook for her sixth-ranked Marauders proved prescient as the girls’ field hockey team routed 27th-ranked Newton North, 5-1, on Oct. 31 to open their postseason run.  Smith had stressed the keys to victory: a high level of involvement…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 31, 2025

October 31, 2025
Anna Huang 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential classes / teachers Modern World – Ms. Mastalong, Biology – Ms. Lewis, Calculus – Ms. Harper, Latin – Mr. Bracey, Environmental Science – Ms. Weathers 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to…

UPDATE: Two Judges Rule Federal Government Must Fund SNAP

October 31, 2025
Two federal judges have ruled the Trump Administration must continue to fund the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Without the ruling, the benefits would have ended Nov. 1. On Oct. 26, the Associated Press reported the Trump administration would not tap a…

Hillcrest Skeletons Are a Halloween Fixture

October 30, 2025
Every October, Belmont’s Hillcrest Road comes alive with skeletons for Halloween, thanks to three women who started it all. The tradition began many years ago in the backyard of Belmont resident Heidi Sawyer, where she hosted Halloween pizza parties for her kids.…

Belmont Center Overlay Faces Traffic, Parking Scrutiny

October 28, 2025
Two long-awaited studies for parking and traffic, as they relate to the Belmont Center Overlay Project, are officially in the town’s hands. “We’re looking for constructive comments on how we can make the zoning better, and I know it’s a tricky topic,…
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Belmont High School Sports Week in Review (May 9- May 16)

May 20, 2025
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 and www.athletic.net. Let us know what you think.…

Grim Forecast Forces Town Day Delay

May 16, 2025
A grim weather forecast has forced organizers to delay Town Day until Sept 14. “We just can’t catch a break, can we?” said Deran Muckjian, president of the Belmont Center Business Association, which organizes Town Day. This is the third year the…

Marauders of the Week for May 16

May 16, 2025
Alisa Ficiciyan 1. Favorite school subject: Math, Computer Science, and Biology 2. Most influential classes / teachers Ms. Carp and Ms. Carlivati 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Girls High School Swim Team 4. What are you most proud of…

Marauders of the Week for May 9

May 13, 2025
Aviv Getz 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers AP BC Calc with Mr. DeLorio, AP Bio with Ms. Rankin, AP Econ with Mr. Z Ms. Carp, Milo, Sra. MacIntosh 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you:…

Growing Fitness Fad Comes to Belmont

May 12, 2025
When Sevan Akian and her fiancé moved from Southern California to Watertown, Akian wanted to bring her passion for Lagree Fitness – an exercise method that strengthens and tones muscles while limiting excess stress to joints – with her. When the space…

Generations: Let Them Eat Popcorn!

May 12, 2025
Family dinner. As parents, we were told it was the solution to everything. Our kids required it to grow up well-adjusted and become adventurous eaters. Meaningful conversation would flow freely as we cemented close and lasting bonds over Brussels sprouts and sushi.…
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