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Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 28, 2026 to Feb. 6, 2026

February 25, 2026

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 28, 2026 to Feb. 6, 2026. Includes five properties with prices ranging from $395,000 to $2,300,000.…

Sports

Balanced Scoring Lifts Marauders in Playoff Opener

February 25, 2026

Belmont boys basketball continued its turn-around season, earning a postseason win Tuesday night, beating the Chelmsford Lions 51-40 in front of an energized home crowd. Head coach Dan Burns said the team entered the night focused and prepared. “We were excited, we…

Sports

Two Belmont Wrestlers Reach Division I Finals

February 23, 2026

Wrestlers, family members, teammates, and supporters from across Massachusetts packed North Andover High School’s gym Saturday for the MIAA Division I girls individual championships. Two Belmont wrestlers, senior Ava Svistunov and junior Eva Cohen, finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes.…

News

Belmont Muslim Friends Invites Community to Break Fast

February 23, 2026

On Saturday, Feb. 28, the First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, will host a large gathering of friends, neighbors, and a few strangers. They will gather at the invitation of the Belmont Muslim Friends for iftar, the traditional breaking of the fast…

Sports

Updated: Belmont High School Basketball, Ice Hockey Teams Get MIAA Tournament Matchups

February 21, 2026

The MIAA released its winter tournament brackets Saturday. Here’s where Belmont teams stand as they chase a Division I state title. Boys Hockey, No. 26 at No. 7 Pope Francis, on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:40 p.m. at Olympia Ice Center in…

Sports

Belmont High School Sports Wrap, Feb. 9 through Feb. 15

February 20, 2026

Boys Basketball – Belmont comfortably beat Reading on Senior Night, winning 66-35 on Feb. 12. Junior Braiden Dargon led all scorers with 12 points. The Marauders wrapped up their season with a 68-51 win against St. Mary’s, the No. 1-ranked team in…

News

Mass Deportations Spark Local Response

February 20, 2026

From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, and more recently in Maine, the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents has caused a stir in communities coast to coast. In Massachusetts, the activity has resulted in a grassroots…

News

Shealagh Sullivan Joins Belmont Voice

February 19, 2026

The Voice is excited to welcome Shealagh Sullivan to our newsroom staff. Shealagh [Shea] will work as a general assignment reporter focusing on education coverage. A native of Ashby, Massachusetts, Shea has worked in local news in several New England states since…

News

Educators Criticize Contract Impasse

February 19, 2026

Public comment at the Select Board meeting last week was dominated by members of the Belmont Education Association [BEA], who took turns criticizing the town over the contract impasse. “As a professional aid, I’ve seen firsthand the neglect and disregard of the…

News

Mock Trial Team Reflects on Breakout Season

February 19, 2026

For a small group of Belmont High School students, legal pads, case files, and cross-examinations have become a regular part of their high school experience. The high school’s mock trial team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the MassBar High School’s Mock…

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Obituary: Linda N. Oates

Linda Nelson Oates, of Belmont, passed away on March 11,…

Obituary: Miriam Warso Weil

Miriam (Rebecca) Warso Weil, 68, died March 5, 2026, surrounded…

Obituary: Kenneth Stalberg

Kenneth “Ken” Stalberg, 73, of Belmont, violinist, violist, teacher, and…

Obituary: John S. Davagian II

John S. Davagian II, of Concord, passed away peacefully on…

Obituary: Ella Elizabeth Johnson

With profound sadness, we share the loss of Ella Elizabeth…

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Permits Provide Minor Revenue Source

February 9, 2026

by Mary Byrne

In the last decade, Belmont has collected just over $5 million in application fees for building permits. “It’s small, but it’s significant,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “Without it, we would not be able to fund things we need to fund.” In…

Business·News

Marking a Year on Leonard Street, SALT is Thriving

February 8, 2026

by Contributor

A dip in the ocean—that was always the cure, as far as Patty Grady’s grandmother was concerned. “My grandmother always used to say, if anything was wrong, ‘Go in the ocean. Everything is salt water,’ ” said Grady, founder of SALT, a…

Opinion

Generations: The Relationship Between Practical and Emotional

February 7, 2026

by Elissa Ely

New dog, new car. In this house, there have been more dogs than cars, but still, after years of side-by-side ownership, I feel qualified to offer a comparative view. It might be of interest to the automotive industry, or at least to…

Business·News

Alcoholic Beverage Policy Amended to Expand Business Potential

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Municipal budgets—which fund the services residents rely on—depend heavily on multiple sources of revenue, from property taxes and state aid, to local receipts, such as property and excise taxes, hotel and meals taxes, as well as license and permit fees. But with…

News

In Wake of Storm, Town Looks to Improve Communication

February 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Someone with more years of experience on the job would have known Cottage Street is lined with houses on one side and a park on the other — an ideal space for dumping snow. But last week, when 20 inches of snow…

Lifestyle·News

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

February 5, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

As the Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) marks its 10th anniversary this year, current and former leaders remain dedicated to offering inclusive events “by the community, for the community,” said Michael Gao, a member of the Board of Directors. The nonprofit organization’s…

News

Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

by Julie M. Cohen

The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

News

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…

Sports

Belmont High School Football Banned From 2026 Playoff Appearance

February 2, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) banned Belmont High School’s football program from the 2026 playoffs during the sport’s committee meeting Wednesday. Because the Marauders did not play their scheduled second non-playoff game last fall against Revere, the program committed a rule…

News

Brighton Corridor Conversations Pick Up

February 2, 2026

by Mary Byrne

As a vote on the heavily debated Belmont Center overlay project draws near, conversations on the town’s next district of focus are picking up steam. “Brighton Street is one of Belmont’s key gateways,” said Planning and Building Director Chris Ryan. “It is…

Sports

Belmont Hill Alum Jake Bobo Facing Patriots in Super Bowl

January 30, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Jake Bobo is not upset that most of his close friends hope he loses the Super Bowl. “Yeah, listen,” they tell him, “we’re hoping you have a big game, but Pats [win] by” whatever their score prediction is. A 2018 Belmont Hill…

Sports

Belmont High Sports Wrap – Week in Review (Jan. 19 – Jan. 24)

January 30, 2026

ContributorandIgnacio Matorras

Girls Basketball – The Marauders put together a perfect 3-0 week, continuing a strong run with three convincing wins. The week opened on Jan. 20 with a 53-41 victory over Stoneham, followed by a dominant 56-37 win against Brockton on Jan. 22.…

News

A Message from The Board: Thanks, Belmont, for Helping us Reach 100

January 30, 2026

by Contributor

It’s time for a shout-out to all the good people in Belmont. Two years ago, a number of you committed to supporting the idea of a new newspaper in town. A group of us worked to make that a reality. And finally,…

News

One Year After Major Zoning Changes, Few Projects in the Pipeline

January 30, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Despite some significant zoning changes in the past year, project applications remain few and far between. In fact, more than a year after the zoning change was approved by Town Meeting, only one project under the MBTA Communities Act has gone through…

Opinion

Generations: Finding Confidence in the Face of Aging

January 29, 2026

by Jessica Barnard

“What are your concerns about your face?” I’m in Katie O’Brien’s brightly lit office at Renascence Aesthetic Dermatology on Belmont Street. Katie is down-to-earth and welcoming, but I still feel nervous and exposed. I have a lot of concerns about my face,…

News

Select Board Notes, Jan. 26, 2026

January 29, 2026

by Contributor

Assistant Town Administrator Hired Matt Haskell has been hired as the new assistant town administrator, filling the role vacated by Jennifer Hewitt last summer. “Matt has been with the town almost 10 years now,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “He’s worked as…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for Jan. 7, 2026 to Jan. 8, 2026

January 28, 2026

by Contributor

Real estate transactions in Belmont for Jan. 7, 2026 to January 8, 2026. Includes two properties with prices ranging from $775,000 to $1,300,000.…

News

Community Path Engineers Submit 100% Design Plan to State

January 28, 2026

by Mary Byrne

The 100% design has been submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, marking a significant milestone in the road to construction of the community path. According to Holly Muson, chair of the Community Path Committee, the review comments are due back soon…

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