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Belmont Youth Hockey Goalies Making Saves for a Cause

October 17, 2025
Saves always matter for a hockey goalie, but the stops made by a quintet of Belmont Youth Hockey netminders this month mean more. Each time Ronan Briggs, Elinor Dorn, Henry Hemond, Theo Hicks, and Michaela Rebolo stop a shot, Team Saves for…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 17, 2025

October 17, 2025
Andrew Ge 1. Favorite school subject: Social Studies 2. Most influential classes / teachers AP Physics – Mr. Fairchild, AP World – Ms. Pasternak, AP Bio – Ms. Lewis, Guitar – Mr. Goddu 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Model…

Library on Track for Early 2026 Opening

October 17, 2025
The municipal rink is weeks shy of its grand opening, and the new library, located just across the street, will be following in its footsteps. “It’s pretty exciting,” said Library Director Peter Struzziero. “I’m working on my 11th year, and I’ve been…
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Case of Whooping Cough Reported at Belmont High School

October 15, 2025
Belmont High School’s Health and Nursing Services Department advised parents on Wednesday that a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been reported at the high school. Pertussis is a respiratory illness that “usually begins with cold-like symptoms, with a…
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Select Board Names Consultant in Chief Search

October 15, 2025
Pending reference checks, the Select Board has selected a consultant to aid in the search for a police chief. John Parow of John Parow Consulting & Associates was selected from the two bids received by the town. The board agreed to a…
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Town Meeting to Consider Local Option Room Tax

October 14, 2025
Though the Belmont Center overlay itself won’t be on the special Town Meeting warrant in October, one article will address the potential addition of hotels as an authorized use in the overlay district. Specifically, the article on the warrant—signed by the Select…

Facing Upward Trend, Schools Tackle Chronic Absenteeism

October 13, 2025
Lindsey Rinder, Belmont High School’s director of English Language Education, often witnesses the snowballing effects of students missing school. She recalled one of her students struggling to readjust to school routines after a multi-day absence. The student became noticeably emotionally dysregulated in…
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Human Rights Commission Initiates Sanctuary Status Talks

April 23, 2025
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Following the lead of communities across the state, the Belmont Human Rights Commission has initiated conversations on whether Belmont should designate itself as a community where transgender individuals are welcome. “With the current political climate and the rollback of the gains that…

Fundraiser Aims to Address the ‘Dire Plight’ of Refugees

April 23, 2025
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For just about a decade, Beth El Temple Center has partnered with the Refugee Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC), offering general support to refugees settling into the Boston area, as well as organizing backpack and clothes drives, knitting welcome blankets, and collecting houseware.…

Plans for Beech Street Center Take Center Stage

April 22, 2025
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With the creation of the Community Services department, which merges the Council on Aging, Recreation Department, and Veterans Services, comes a plan to re-envision the physical space at the Beech Street Center. The concept, in general, involves merging the staff for each…
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Select Board Notes, April 14, 2025

April 21, 2025
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Update on Accident Involving Belmont Light Workers Both workers involved in the accident in the manhole in the Belmont High School parking lot are home and doing well, according to Select Board Chair Elizabeth Dionne. “It’s a good reminder of what our…
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Belmont High Student Excels in National Quiz Bowl Tournament

April 20, 2025
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Belmont High sophomore Andrew Gao ranked 16th out of 250 at a national quiz bowl tournament held in Rosemont, Illinois. Students from across the continental U.S. and Guatemala competed in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Individual Player National Championship, testing their knowledge…
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Two Citizen Petitions Would Alter Liquor License Rules

April 19, 2025
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Though they won’t be included on the warrant for the annual Town Meeting in May, at least two other citizen petitions—written to ease seating requirements for liquor licenses—also entered the pipeline this week. The first petition asks the Select Board to request…

Marauders of the Week for April 25

April 18, 2025
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Erin Mihok 1. Favorite school subject: English 2. Most influential classes / teachers AP Art with Milo, and Capstone with Ms. Block 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: The Climate Action Club and Girls’ Weightlifting Club 4. What are you…
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Belmont Schools Advance FY2026 Budget

April 18, 2025
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At the town’s budget summit last month, Superintendent Jill Geiser presented a revised school budget that falls in line with the approximately $70 million allocation from the town, a 5.6% increase from fiscal year 2025. The revised budget also includes some added…
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Recount Affirms Crowley Victory

April 17, 2025
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The recount this week confirmed Michael Crowley as Belmont’s new town moderator. After the election on April 1, Crowley was declared the winner over Mark Paolillo by nine votes, 2,134-2,125. A few days later, Paolillo petitioned for a recount, which was held…
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Belmont MBTA Zoning Clears Its First State Hurdle

April 15, 2025
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Save one administrative correction, the Office of the Attorney General has given Belmont the OK on the MBTA Community Act 3A zoning approved by Town Meeting last fall. Still needed is a stamp of approval from the Executive Office of Housing and…

Marauders of the Week for April 11, 2025

April 14, 2025
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Christian Diaz 1. Favorite school subject: History 2. Most influential classes / teachers Two of the best classes I had were chemistry with Dr. Molk and photo with Mr. Roy. They were both great inspirers and helped me exceed inside the classroom…

Belmont Residents Attend Hands Off Rally

April 14, 2025
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Thousands of people spilled onto Boston Common Saturday for one of hundreds of Hands Off protests held nationwide. Mixed in among the sea of faces: dozens of Belmont residents who braved the inclement April day to make their voices heard. “The mood…
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