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Porchfest Will Entertain in August This Year

July 15, 2026
If you are one of the thousands of people or dozens of performers who enjoyed Belmont Porchfest last September, take note: The event is being held Aug. 15 this year. “This was the only time I could fit it in,” said the…

World Cup Watch Party Draws a Crowd

July 15, 2026
The Tartan Army may have left Boston, but the World Cup excitement is still very much alive in Belmont. The Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Soccer Association hosted a watch party for the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain on…

Students Become Teachers at Belmont Free Lessons

July 14, 2026
For some high school students, summer marks the end of another school year and the beginning of a much-needed break. Others take a different route — they become the teacher. Belmont Free Lessons (BFL), a student-founded organization, offers free classes for local…

Special Town Meeting Scheduled for November

July 13, 2026
A special Town Meeting has been scheduled for the week before Thanksgiving, with roughly a dozen articles already on the warrant. At a recent meeting, the Select Board set Nov. 16 as the start date, with Nov. 17 and 18 as additional…
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Cal Verde Marks Three Years

July 11, 2026
When Cal Verde Naturals opened its doors in June 2023, it became the first cannabis retailer in Belmont following legalization in 2016. Three years later, it remains the only active cannabis retailer in town. On Friday afternoon, Cal Verde, located at 1010…

Belmont Couple Turns Home Into World Cup Tradition

July 9, 2026
Every four years for the FIFA Men’s World Cup, neighbors expect to see 95 Clifton St. draped in jerseys and flags, with a sign on the front door displaying that day’s matches. Jim and Jacquie Dow change the display little by little…

Chenery Crossing Guard Retires After 23 years

July 8, 2026
For more than 20 years, Laurence (Larry) Macdonald arrived early each morning to the Chenery Upper Elementary School to place traffic cones and enjoy the calm-before-the-school-drop-off storm. Directing the traffic that floods the four-way stop where Washington Street intersects with Goden Street…
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School Committee Notes, June 16, 2026

June 30, 2026
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First Day of School The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Wednesday, Sept. 2. Starting in the fall, elementary schools will start at 8:35 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., except on Wednesdays when students will be…

Belmont Schools Celebrate ‘Moving Up’ Students

June 29, 2026
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Belmont Public Schools (BPS) closed out the 2025-2026 school year last week, with ceremonies across the district celebrating students moving on to the next stage of their education journey. “Moving up” marks a student’s graduation from their current school. Whether it’s from…
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12-Year-Old Accomplishes Mile-Long Swim

June 29, 2026
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Toeing the start line of the Mashpee Superswim, Violet Birenbaum clocked she was one of the few teenagers gearing up for the one-mile race. “It wasn’t very competitive, but I noticed I was one of the few younger kids,” she said. “I…

Officials Outline Vision for Hill’s Crossing

June 28, 2026
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You may have previously heard it described as the Brighton Street Corridor. Now, as planning officials move forward with the zoning project, it’s going by a new name: the Hill’s Crossing Overlay District. “This whole area is owned by Henry Hill of…

The Return of the Summer Reading Program

June 26, 2026
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The Belmont Public Library held a kickoff party for its summer reading program on Friday. Funded by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library, the summer reading program encourages kids of all ages to enjoy reading. According to the library website, “This…

The Nuts and Bolts of the New Educator Contracts

June 26, 2026
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In May, the Belmont Education Association (BEA) and the School Committee settled on a three-year contract for district educators and staff, which runs through fiscal year 2028. The parties reached an agreement after a year and a half of negotiations. Ultimately, the…

Belmont Honors Retiring Staff, Educators

June 24, 2026
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The School Committee held its annual ceremony on June 2 to honor the members of Belmont Public Schools who are retiring this year. There are six staff and educators who are retiring, though only four were formally read into the record. “I…

A Life of Commitment to Equality

June 23, 2026
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One hundred years is a lot of life to live. Belmont resident Preston Williams would know. “I majored in history, so I appreciate knowing the history of the country and experiencing it as it has changed,” said Williams, who recently celebrated his…

The Tree That Gave Linnaeus His Name

June 22, 2026
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Here’s a tree for you. It has heart-shaped leaves, is easy to grow in full sun to part shade across a range of soil conditions, and is somewhat drought-tolerant. In June, copious small, yellow, sweet-smelling flowers blanket the tree, attracting so many…

Bronze Award Project Maps the Mini Libraries

June 21, 2026
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Building on lessons they’ve learned about mutual benefit, a group of Girl Scouts has tasked itself with finding and documenting each of the mini libraries scattered around town. The project, which will earn them their Bronze Award, grew from their original plan…
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