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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…

From Novice to Standout, Zoe Bruce Masters Field Hockey Goal

October 10, 2025
Standing between a hard-charging Reading Memorial High School field hockey forward and the Belmont High School cage, Zoe Bruce plotted her approach. The sophomore goalkeeper once feared moments like these, alone with an opponent, pressure mounting by the second. Now, she embraces…

A Miyawaki Forest Sprouts in Belmont

October 10, 2025
On Saturday, Oct. 4, more than 275 volunteers gathered to plant a Miyawaki forest at Belmont High School. Named for the Japanese horticulturist Akira Miyawaki, A Miyawaki Forest is “an ultra-dense, biodiverse pocket forest that recreates the complexity of natural forests and…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 10, 2025

October 10, 2025
Eli Akins 1. Favorite school subject: Econ and Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers AP Econ with Mr. Streit and AP Bio with Ms. Saxena 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: The boys varsity lacrosse team and the basketball…

Music, Conversation Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 7, 2025
With the goal of providing a meaningful opportunity for conversation and education, Belmont Against Racism (BAR) is presenting a free, interactive event on Oct. 13 in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Musician Thea Hopkins, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of…

MFA Exhibit Puts Homer House in the Spotlight

October 7, 2025
With just a month to go until the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), unveils its new show, “Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor,” Belmont’s William Flagg Homer House will be in the spotlight for a related fundraiser. In 1927…
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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…

Generations: Starting a New Chapter

April 13, 2025
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Somewhere up in my 12-year-old daughter’s bedroom, buried within the piles of stuff that tend to accumulate in a preteen’s personal space, is a copy of Terry Pratchett’s young adult novel, “The Shepherd’s Crown.” There’s a bookmark in it, about two-thirds of…

Town Meeting Will Consider One Citizen Petition

April 12, 2025
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Among the articles Town Meeting will be asked to consider is a citizen petition that the petitioner hopes will send a signal to legislators that Belmont, like many other communities, does not condone the use of rodenticides as a means for rodent…
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Recount of Moderator Race Scheduled

April 11, 2025
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The recount in the race for moderator will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman announced the plans in an email Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, the ballot boxes will be delivered to Town Hall, unsealed,…

Garden Gems: Be Gone, Garlic Mustard

April 11, 2025
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Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) was introduced to North America from Europe in the mid-1800s for erosion control and as an edible herb. The leaves release a tell-tale garlicky aroma when crushed. Why is it a problem? Most of the dozens of insect…
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Town OKs Plans for Opioid Settlement Money

April 10, 2025
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Boosting the availability of mental health services, eliminating transportation as a barrier to treatment, and improving access to peer support options for those struggling with opioid use disorder were among the top priorities of survey and focus group participants hoping to guide…
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Paolillo Files Petition for Recount

April 9, 2025
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Mark Paolillo has filed a petition requesting a recount in his race against Mike Crowley for town moderator. Paolillo cited the nine-vote difference as the catalyst for filing the petition. “I am not sure we will prevail,” he said. “But I felt…
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Full Election Results

April 8, 2025
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The final results for the April 1 election have been released. The numbers confirm wins for Taylor Yates, Zehra Abid-Wood, Brian Palmer and others. The race for moderator, won by Mike Crowley by nine votes, will see a recount following the filing…

Town Meeting to Consider $166 Million Budget

April 8, 2025
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Later this spring, Town Meeting will be asked to consider a $166.2 million budget, which includes $6.9 million in capital expenditures. Budget documents were posted to the town website on March 25, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. The Select Board voted…

Marauders of the Week for April 4

April 7, 2025
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Alex Rono 1. Favorite school subject: Science 2. Most influential classes / teachers AP Chemistry with Dr. Molk, Math with Ms. Harper, and AP Psychology with Ms. Dashoff 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: The most meaningful extracurricular I’ve done…

Belmont VFW Honors Local Vietnam War Veterans

April 6, 2025
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A simple “Welcome home, brother” would have meant a lot to veterans returning to the United States from the battlefields of the Vietnam War. But during those turbulent times, most service members weren’t greeted with gratitude — they were “greeted” with disdain…
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