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Town Proposes Enhanced Leaf Blower Bylaw Enforcement

May 13, 2026
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…

Belmont Chess Camp Unites Community and Competition

May 9, 2026
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,…

Belmont Celebrates Educator Milestones

May 8, 2026
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…

Town Gathers to Honor Copper Beech

May 8, 2026
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…

Fiona Rodriguez-Clark Balances Athletics and Music

May 8, 2026
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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School Committee Notes, April 28, 2026

May 7, 2026
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…
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BHS Sports Wrap (April 13 – April 18)

April 22, 2026
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Girls Lacrosse: The Marauders continued their strong start to the season, and improved to 6-1, steamrolling Arlington 16-6 on April 13, with senior captains Niamh Lesnik (eight goals, one assist) and Nora Goulding (one goal, four assists) providing the attacking firepower. Two…
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School Committee Notes, April 14, 2026

April 22, 2026
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Electronics Policy The School Committee had its first discussion on a potential electronic device policy for the Belmont schools. While schools, notably Belmont High School, have policies on cell phones and electronic devices, this policy would be a district-wide standard. School Committee…

Survey Collects Town Meeting Feedback

April 22, 2026
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In a survey that garnered responses from nearly half the Town Meeting membership, 71% said Town Meeting should be a hybrid between in-person and remote. Of the 140 responses, 31, or 22%, said hybrid meetings should be offered only to those who…

Bill Aims to Provide Support to Family Caregivers

April 21, 2026
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Wendy Drexler had been her husband’s caregiver for several years when she walked into the bathroom to find him brushing his teeth with a razor and some muscle cream. “That was a threshold moment, where it just became clear I couldn’t keep…

The Film Festival Returns for 25th Year

April 18, 2026
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It all started 25 years ago with Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas and a movie,”Babes in Arms.” Now, the International Film Festival, presented by Belmont World Film, has become a staple for the community, embracing movies and multiculturalism. The festival’s opening ceremony took place on…

See This Year’s Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients

April 17, 2026
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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…

BHS Sports Wrap (April 6 – April 13)

April 15, 2026
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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
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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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