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See This Year’s Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients

April 17, 2026
The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) officially announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Awards. The awards recognize the “extraordinary contributions made by teachers in the Belmont Public Schools,” according to the FBE. Community members and students nominate teachers from across…

Young Belmont High School Softball Shows Promise

April 15, 2026
For what the Belmont High School softball team may lack in varsity experience, the Marauders boast a promising core of young talent. The top five hitters from last year’s tournament team graduated, but third-year coach Joe Tuzzolo likes what he sees from…

BHS Sports Wrap (April 6 – April 13)

April 15, 2026
Girls Lacrosse: Belmont went 1-1 this stretch, falling to Reading, 16-5, on April 7 before rebounding with a 12-5 win over Watertown on April 9. Junior Natalie Merrow led the offense against Reading with three goals, while freshman Ellie Siegert tallied three…

Celebrating the Arrival of Spring

April 15, 2026
Concentrating on her target, Olivia Chen, 5, threw her arrow like a javelin during a game of “pitch pot” on April 11, outside the Belmont Public Library. She and her 2-year-old sister Rylee were there enjoying activities and crafts at the Qingming…
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Select Board Notes, April 6, 2026

April 15, 2026
Lubien Named CFO The town hired Geoffrey Lubien as its new chief financial officer. “We had 30 applicants for the position; we then narrowed it down to eight, we interviewed six,” said Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. “[The position received] a lot of…

Belmont Couple Turns From Cancer Battle to Marathon Mission

April 14, 2026
Coney Flowers felt her husband, Benjamin, did everything he could and more during her battle with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia two years ago. For 40 days and nights, the couple spent every moment together in a Massachusetts General Hospital room as Coney…
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Belmont Electricity Rates Climb 6%; Residents Tighten Belts

April 13, 2026
Belmont Light raised its residential electricity rate by 6% on March 1, and residents say the increase has compounded a year of climbing energy costs that are straining household budgets. Sue Choquette, 60, a Belmont renter since 2021, opened her January bill…
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Belmont Marks Transgender Day of Visibility

April 2, 2026
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A modest but dedicated crowd slowly made its way around the green space at the corner of Leonard Street and Concord Avenue on March 31 marking Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) by reading about people who made a difference. Posters were arranged…

Rugby Teams Welcome New Season, New Challenges

April 2, 2026
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Belmont Rugby enters the spring season with both its girls and boys programs building off strong 2025 campaigns, balancing high expectations with the reality of new faces and evolving roles. The girls team returns as the reigning state champions after securing their…

Age in Place Fair is April 29

April 1, 2026
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Belmont seniors have spoken, and overwhelmingly, they want to remain in their homes as they age, reflecting nationwide sentiments. “People want to find ways to live in their home as long as possible,” said Ellen Sullivan, a board member of Belmont’s Council…
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Carol Berberian Seeks Select Board Seat

March 29, 2026
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Much like her parents before her, lifelong resident Carol Berberian has made a concerted effort to be an involved member of her community. Berberian serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as the board of the Belmont Parent Teacher Student…
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Select Board Notes, March 23, 2026

March 27, 2026
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Chief Financial Officer Update According to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, there has been significant interest in the chief financial officer position. Thirty applications have been received, she said. The first round of interviews was expected to begin this week. The goal is…

Ask Lisa: Should Teenagers Learn to Push Through?

March 26, 2026
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When teens falter and opt out of an obligation, how do we best support them—by honoring their withdrawal, or by urging them to work past inner misgivings and fulfill their original goals? That’s the question behind a parent’s concern: My 14-year-old recently…

‘Sky is the Limit’ for Public GIS Map

March 25, 2026
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Have you ever wondered what an aerial view of Belmont looked like in the early 1990s? Or perhaps 2005 or 2013? Well, with the recently launched Geographic Information System (GIS) interactive map, you can satisfy that curiosity while also accessing a variety…

Superintendent Contract Extended Through 2030

March 25, 2026
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The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new contract for Superintendent Jill Geiser. The contract will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. “I do want to acknowledge Dr. Geiser’s leadership and the work underway across the…
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