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Golfing at the Library

March 18, 2026
The Friends of the Belmont Public Library sponsored an afternoon of minigolf inside the new library on Saturday. There were 18 holes scattered through out the building, and players could tee off at any time.…

Town Charts Next Steps Following Overlay Votes

March 16, 2026
According to planning officials, the next steps are already underway for ensuring the future success of two new overlay districts voted on by Town Meeting earlier this month. “We’re grateful to Town Meeting and all the residents who participated,” Planning Board Chair…

New Roof Planned for Chenery Building

March 14, 2026
Chenery Upper Elementary School, Belmont Public Schools (BPS), and town officials recently presented a plan to replace the school’s roof — the final of three major renovations to the building. According to initial estimates, the roof work is expected to cost $4.2…
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Select Board Notes, March 9, 2026

March 13, 2026
Conservation Agent Retires Longtime Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau has announced her intention to retire. Her retirement is “truly a loss to the community,” Belmont officials said Monday evening. With her retirement, the plan is to merge her position with that of the…

Solar Savings Start Rolling In

March 13, 2026
Around this time last year, Belmont residents were pleading with town officials to find a way to make sure solar energy generation was included in the plans for the new Belmont Sports Complex — a feature officials estimated would add another $1…

‘The Show Must Go On,’ In 20 Minutes or Less

March 12, 2026
For the first time in its more than 120-year history, the Belmont Dramatic Club (BDC) will hold a short play festival – and the group has already received 55 submissions. “I just think it’s absolutely fantastic,” said BDC board member Renee Walsh…

AJ Rose Opening New Store in Belmont This Spring

March 12, 2026
A vacant storefront on Leonard Street will have a new tenant soon, as AJ Rose Carpets and Flooring plans to open sometime this spring. The Belmont outlet joins outlets in Needham, Natick, Lynnfield, and Burlington. It will fill the store left vacant…

Belmont High School’s ‘Urinetown’ Opens Tonight

March 12, 2026
Belmont High School is taking audiences to “Urinetown” this weekend for the school’s annual spring musical. The satirical comedy is set in a dystopian city suffering from a severe water shortage, where the corporation Urine Good Company controls all public toilets, forcing…
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Marauders of the Week for Oct. 31, 2025

October 31, 2025
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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…

Hillcrest Skeletons Are a Halloween Fixture

October 30, 2025
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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.…
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New Report Paints Stark Image of Municipal Finances

October 27, 2025
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A new report released by the Massachusetts Municipal Association paints a stark picture of the budgetary challenges facing communities — but not necessarily one that surprises most municipal officials. “There was no shocking news in that report,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin.…

Hotels Separated from Overlay, Reduced in Size

October 24, 2025
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The form-based (FB) subdistrict of the Belmont Center Overlay that would have allowed for hotels along Concord Avenue has been removed from the overlay. In its place, the town is proposing a new Center Gateway Overlay District — where hotels would be…
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Town Meeting OKs Hotel Tax

October 24, 2025
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The town can now collect a 6% occupancy excise tax on hotels and short-term rentals, granting itself that privilege at the special Town Meeting session Wednesday night. “If we are going to deliver the services town residents want, we must find additional…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 24, 2025

October 23, 2025
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Fiona Rodriguez-Clark 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers Math with Mr. Moresco and Ms. Carlivati and Orchestra with Ms. Reavey 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Belmont Lacrosse and Track, Morgan’s Message, cello/orchestra, and volunteering…
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State Responds to School Committee, Union Mediation Request

October 22, 2025
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The state has responded to the School Committee’s request for mediation, indicating both parties need to return to the bargaining table to narrow the scope and number of issues considered for mediation. According to Belmont Education Association President John Sullivan, both parties…
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