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A Year Later, Civil Service Negotiations Arrive at Impasse

November 4, 2024
A year after Town Meeting voted to have Belmont’s patrol officers exit the Civil Service program — a move it hoped would solve the department’s hiring problem — town administrators and police unions have arrived at an impasse in negotiations. Previous coverage…

The MBTA Communities Act Will Face Town Meeting Vote

November 4, 2024
Editor’s Note: Town Meeting members will vote on zoning changes mandated by the MBTA Communities Act. Leading up to the Nov. 18 meeting, The Voice will explore the nuances of the zoning changes and the reasons behind the change. This week, how…

The Complexity of a Larger Select Board

November 3, 2024
Come November, Town Meeting members will once again have the opportunity to consider increasing the Select Board from three to five members. The question was last raised in 2018 following a report to the Town Meeting, in which a committee studying the…
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Belmont Town Clerk is ready for an Unprecedented Election

November 2, 2024
Election Day is next week, but over at the Belmont Town Clerk’s office, it’s felt more like an election month. With the rise of early voting, Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman and her staff of three have been all-hands-on-deck for weeks, setting…

Belmont Teams Head to MIAA State Tournament

November 1, 2024
Can a Belmont High School fall sports team win a state championship this year? Marauders field hockey, girls volleyball and boys and girls soccer teams all hope so, earning spots in the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament, which kicks off this week.…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 24

October 31, 2024
Each week, Belmont High School choses three students as Marauders of the week. This week, Jared Rife, Jack Callanan and Abby Hopkins made the list.…

Power Crews Find Familiar Tasks in Hurricane Zone

October 30, 2024
When Belmont Light linemen Jamie Viglirolo and Dan Rapaglia headed south to Georgia earlier this month to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, they found themselves driving through the storm itself. “We got stuck in a town,” Viglirolo recalled. “There was…

Select Board Notes, Oct. 28, 2024

October 29, 2024
Pumpkins for Compost Residents are invited to bring their Halloween pumpkins to Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 3, where volunteers will be collecting them for compost. The event is scheduled to run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Donations of coins, dollars and…
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Ukrainian Family Facing Relentless Challenges

December 17, 2023
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Life in Massachusetts has been turbulent for Karen Unanian and his family. Earlier this year, as the green hues of the leaves began to morph into warm-toned fall shades, Unanian and his wife, Viktoriia Susidenko, were hopeful about their new life in…

New Firefighter Joins the Department

December 10, 2023
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The Belmont Fire Department welcomed its newest member, firefighter on probation Paul DeFarias, Monday night, with a ceremony at the Select Board meeting. DeFarias was first appointed to the department in October and assigned to the Division of Training back in October.…

Belmont Kicks off Holiday Season

December 3, 2023
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More than a thousand people attended Belmont’s annual “Turn on the Town” tree lighting Thursday night. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted kids from atop a Belmont Fire engine, and celebrators enjoyed live music, free fried dough, cupcakes and more. …

The Belmont Voice Takes a Digital Leap Forward

December 3, 2023
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This week, The Belmont Voice takes the next step in its evolution, launching a comprehensive new website. The Voice began emailing residents a regular newsletter in June. That newsletter will continue, supported by the website, featuring more robust coverage, access to archived…

Vote Looms on Belmont’s Dog Freedom

December 3, 2023
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The Recreation Commission is meeting Monday night to discuss and possibly vote on proposed changes to the town’s off-leash dog program. While Belmont doesn’t have any designated dog parks, dogs can run off-leash at Town Field, Grove Street Field, Winn Brook Field,…
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