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Budget Increases Driven By Health Insurance Costs

June 1, 2026

In the coming weeks, Town Meeting will be asked to consider the town’s $171.7 million operating budget, representing a $2.1 million, or 1.3%, increase over the current fiscal year budget. That $171.7 million funds schools, the municipal department, and shared services, among…

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See Where the Class of 2026 Was Accepted Into College

May 30, 2026

The countdown to graduation for Belmont High School is on. Seniors wrapped up their final day of high school on May 22 and now anxiously await their chance to cross the stage on June 6. Many have already committed to a college…

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Belmont Schools Project $480K Deficit Amid Rising Special Education Costs

May 29, 2026

The Belmont Public Schools are facing a projected budget deficit of $480,000 as it closes out the third quarter of the fiscal year. The estimated gap is primarily due to increasing costs of contracted special education services, according to Anthony DiCologero, director…

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LGBTQ Alliance Marks 25 Years; Pride Parade Set for May 31

May 29, 2026

As the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance marks its 25th anniversary this year, it continues to embrace a simple message: You are welcome here, you are safe, and you are seen. Participants in the group’s May 31 Belmont Pride Parade will put those words…

Sports

BHS Sophomore Malcolm Were Ascends National Triple Jump Rankings

May 28, 2026

Questioned about completing a box jump in one of his first track and field practices, Malcolm Were offered a head-turning response. “You know I can dunk, right?” Were said, according to the recollection of coach Paul McDonald. Translation: Of course he could.…

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Girls Lacrosse Tops Waltham, Will Face Concord-Carlisle in Next Round

May 28, 2026

As No. 14 Belmont took the field Wednesday night to open its playoff run against No. 19 Waltham, few were likely betting against them. The Marauders closed the season riding a six-game win streak, anchored by a strong senior core and headlined…

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Mint Cannabis License Transferred for $1 Million Fee

May 28, 2026

The cannabis retailer that planned to open on Pleasant Street has transferred its license to another retailer, according to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin. Mint Cannabis, LLC, which had signed two different host community agreements with Belmont, sold its license to a group…

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School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

May 27, 2026

The School Committee voted Wednesday morning to approve the contracts for all Belmont Education Association bargaining units, bringing a year-and-a-half of contract negotiations to an end. The committee voted unanimously to approve the contracts for Unit A, representing teachers; Unit B, representing…

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Postseason Play Next for Belmont High School Lacrosse Teams

May 27, 2026

Niamh Lesnik sees her team’s potential to make some noise in the MIAA Division I Tournament. Belmont High School girls lacrosse boasts a high-powered offense, improved defense, and an experienced goalie. But a question looms: can they put it all together? “We…

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Belmont High School Sports Wrap (May 20 through May 29)

May 26, 2026

Boys Track: On Wednesday, May 20, the track team competed at the M-12 Middlesex League Championships. The Marauders placed seventh overall, picking up 49 points and delivering multiple standout performances. Senior Mitchell Woo placed first overall in the men’s pole vault, clearing…

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Obituary: Anne (Covino) Goldenberg

Anne Covino Goldenberg, 100, a longtime resident of Belmont, passed…

Obituary: Celeste Matilda Andrade

Celeste Matilda Andrade, 81, a longtime resident of Belmont and…

Obituary: Rose Chacran Zartarian

Rose Chacran Zartarian, née Wolohojian, died peacefully at home in…

Chesson Memorial

There will be a short gathering on Saturday, June 6,…

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Quinn

Elizabeth “Betsy” Quinn, 87, died peacefully on April 6 at…

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Belmont’s Top Dog Breeds, Names

May 15, 2026

by Mary Byrne

According to town data, there are 1,122 licensed dogs in Belmont. Pet owners were required to apply for their 2026 pet licenses by March 15 or be subject to a late fee. Based on the licenses as of mid-March, Labrador retrievers topped…

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Full Roster for Annual Town Day

May 14, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

In March, the number of vendors and booths booked for Town Day was about 70% of the goal set by organizers. Today, the roster is full, as people interested in a Town Day presence have come flooding in, to the point where…

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Updated: Floor Collapses During Fire at Moozy’s Ice Cream

May 14, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

A three-alarm fire broke out at Moozy’s Ice Cream on Trapelo Road early Thursday morning. According to Belmont Fire Chief David DeStefano, firefighters were called at around 4:30 a.m. for a smoky fire at the building at 2 Trapelo Road after an…

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What’s In Store for This Year’s Farmers’ Market

May 14, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

The Belmont Farmers’ Market is slated to open June 4 for the 2026 season. With new vendors and returning traditions, Thursday afternoons in the Claflin Street parking lot will once again become a lively hub of fresh food, local businesses and community…

Arts

Art, Botany Unite At Books In Bloom

May 14, 2026

by Contributor

On Friday, May 8, the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Garden Club presented Books in Bloom. Attendees wandered through the new library to discover floral arrangements inspired by beloved books — each designed and donated by the members…

Sports

BHS Sports Wrap (May 4 – May 9)

May 13, 2026

by Ignacio Matorras

Girls Lacrosse: Belmont Girls Lacrosse (10-5) put together two high-scoring performances this past week against Winchester and Burlington. On May 4, Belmont narrowly fell to Winchester 18–16 in an offensive battle. Niamh Lesnik delivered one of the top performances of the season,…

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Mint Cannabis Seeks License Transfer

May 13, 2026

by Mary Byrne

More than five years after receiving its original special permit and two years after receiving its certificate of occupancy, Mint Cannabis on Pleasant Street has yet to open its doors to the public. It has, however, renewed its state marijuana retailer license…

Arts

Middle School Gears Up for ‘The Addams Family’

May 13, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

Belmont Middle School is bringing the kookiest, creepiest family to the stage in its spring production of the musical “The Addams Family,” which opens May 14. The musical, based on characters created by Charles Addams, follows the Addamses as they navigate the…

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Town Proposes Enhanced Leaf Blower Bylaw Enforcement

May 13, 2026

by Mary Byrne

In the midst of this month’s annual Town Meeting, members will also be asked to consider three articles on a special Town Meeting warrant, including one that aims to enhance enforcement of the new leaf blower bylaw. The meeting is scheduled for…

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Two Years After Special Education Report, Parents Say There’s More Work Ahead

May 11, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

When her daughter Ruby started school, Andrea Campbell saw right away that Ruby struggled to keep pace with her classmates in reading, spelling, and math. “Even in preschool, it was very clear to me that she was going to have a learning…

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Belmont Chess Camp Unites Community and Competition

May 9, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

In the Beech Street Center, kids of all ages eagerly go head-to-head in games of chess as part of a program founded by Belmont students designed to connect the town’s youngest players to the game — and to each other. In 2024,…

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Belmont Celebrates Educator Milestones

May 8, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

Belmont Public Schools held its annual ceremony recognizing educators’ and staff’s years of service to the school system on May 6. The ceremony recognized more than 60 members of the school community who have been working for Belmont schools for up to…

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Town Gathers to Honor Copper Beech

May 8, 2026

by Contributor

On Sunday, community members gathered to honor the copper beech, which has stood in the heart of Belmont since its founding. Attendees heard poems, songs, and speeches, led by the Unitarian Universalist Church, the Henry Frost Children’s Program, whose emblem is the…

Sports

Fiona Rodriguez-Clark Balances Athletics and Music

May 8, 2026

by Greg Levinsky

Fiona Rodriguez-Clark felt the pressure mounting.Deeply — and equally — invested in music and athletics, both playing cello and lacrosse seemed like strong bets to anchor her future. The Belmont High School senior thought about it all, but in the end chose…

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Town Meeting OK’s Funding for Paramedic Training Program, Invasive Species Removal

May 7, 2026

by Jesse Floyd

Belmont Town Meeting members voted Wednesday night to ask the Massachusetts Legislature for permanent permission to hold hybrid town meetings. According to former Town Moderator Mike Crowley, who presented the motion, Belmont would join Lexington, Concord, and Wayland, which have already made…

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School Committee Notes, April 28, 2026

May 7, 2026

by Shealagh Sullivan

School Fees In its annual review of school fees, the School Committee discussed raising the bus and athletics fees for the next school year. According to School Committee member Amy Zuccarello, who chairs the finance subcommittee, both balances will fall into the…

Business

Real Estate Transactions for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026

May 6, 2026

by Contributor

Real estate transactions in Belmont for April 10, 2026 to April 17, 2026. Includes three properties with prices ranging from $226,667 to $2,250,000.…

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Sherman Gardens Funding OK’d; First ‘Beagle’ Award as Town Meeting Begins

May 6, 2026

by Mary Byrne

Though much of Town Meeting felt familiar Monday night, it was also a night of firsts. Adam Dash stepped in to serve his first Town Meeting as moderator; Shane Smith, on his first day as chief of police, introduced himself to the…

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