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Bronze Award Project Maps the Mini Libraries

June 21, 2026
Building on lessons they’ve learned about mutual benefit, a group of Girl Scouts has tasked itself with finding and documenting each of the mini libraries scattered around town. The project, which will earn them their Bronze Award, grew from their original plan…

Woman’s Club Finishes Homer House Restorations

June 20, 2026
The Belmont Woman’s Club has wrapped up its renovations to the William Flagg Homer House. For more than 150 years, the house has lurked, at times spookily, on its Pleasant Street plot. For the last 99 years, the house has served as…
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‘Milkweed Meadow’ Books are Rooted In Belmont

June 19, 2026
You don’t have to sail away to exotic locations to have adventures — sometimes the most fascinating scenes play out in your own backyard. This was the case for Belmont resident Elaine Dimopoulos, who found inspiration for her children’s book, “The Remarkable…

Sweltering Classrooms Spark Heated Response

June 17, 2026
When Chelsea Silbereis’ son came home from school last week, he was nauseous, fatigued, and suffering from a headache. He was not alone. Parents and educators gathered at the School Committee meeting on June 16 to raise concerns over excessive heat in…

Belmont Opts Into State’s Summer Liquor Pilot

June 16, 2026
Between the World Cup and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, there’s much to celebrate in Massachusetts this summer. In recognition of that, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill last week authorizing municipalities to opt in to a temporary pilot…

Study: Permitting a Constraint in Belmont

June 15, 2026
In a study by a group of Harvard Kennedy School graduate students, developers highlighted permitting as a “critical constraint” in Belmont. “The cost essentially increases because the permitting is unpredictable,” grad student Josh Young told the Select Board earlier this month. On…

Belmont Girls Rugby Captures Eighth State Title

June 12, 2026
The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy. Last year’s team overwhelmed Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, dominating from start to finish. This year, the game was closer, 36-24, as the Marauders fended…
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School Committee Finalizes Contract With Teachers

May 27, 2026
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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…

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

May 26, 2026
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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…

Select Board Notes, May 18, 2026

May 25, 2026
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Select Board Approves Change to HRC Charge The Select Board voted to approve a revised charge for the Human Rights Commission. According to Select Board Vice Chair Taylor Yates, the previous charge didn’t specify how many members would serve on the commission…

A Perfect Day for Town Day

May 21, 2026
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Leonard Street was a hive of activity on Saturday, May 16 as thousands flocked to Belmont Center for Town Day. The weather was letter-perfect, with blue skies and warm, springtime temperatures. The crowd was welcomed by more than 100 booths, featuring everything…

BHS Sports Wrap (May 11 – May 16)

May 21, 2026
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Boys Lacrosse: The No. 17 Marauders are closing out their strongest season in program history. Not only are the boys ranked the highest in their history, but they are also closing in on their all-time single-season goal-scoring record, thanks to 40-point seasons…
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