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As Autumn Arrives, School Committee, Union Focus on Contract Negotiations

October 10, 2024

Negotiations are set to begin with less than a year until the teachers’ union contracts expire. “We want to settle a contract as quickly as possible,” said Belmont Education Association President John Sullivan. “Last time, it went a year without being settled…

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Belmont Resident’s Radio Work Shines a Light on Humankind

October 9, 2024

If you asked longtime public radio producer David Freudberg and Belmont resident who his most memorable interview subject has been, it isn’t the Dalai Lama, Muhammed Ali, or Betty Ford’s name you’d hear— although those are just a few of the big…

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Leonard St. Shop Closes, Will Refocus Online

October 8, 2024

The Louis XVI Roll Cylinder desk, standing along the left-hand wall inside Styylish at 55 Leonard St., stands out. The finish on the kingwood veneer is flawless, glimmering under the lights. The intricate diamond-shaped, yew-wood inlay gives the cover a three-dimensional appearance.…

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Citizen’s Petition Seeks to Increase Select Board from Three Members to Five

October 7, 2024

More than 260 signatures have been gathered in support of a citizens’ petition for a special Town Meeting next month to consider the question of whether to increase the number of Select Board members from three to five. According to Carol Berberian,…

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Monitors providing up-to-the-minute data on the new school solar panels

October 7, 2024

They generate energy and cut down on carbon emissions, but just how much of a difference are the rooftop solar panels at the new Belmont Middle and High School making? Thanks to the efforts of the student-run Climate Action Club, students, teachers,…

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Girls Soccer Sets Lofty Goals

October 6, 2024

Last year, injuries decimated the Belmont girls soccer team. Senior Lena Marinell was off to a strong start with six goals and five assists over the first five games before an injury cost her the rest of the season. Sophomore Danica Zicha,…

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Marauders of the Week

October 5, 2024

The Marauder of the Week program at Belmont High School recognizes members of the senior class for contributions they have made to the school and community. The information is provided by Belmont High School. Wynn Tenhor 1. Favorite school subject: AP Art 2.…

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Superintendent Lays Out 2024-2027 Priorities in Updated Strategic Plan

October 5, 2024

When Superintendent Jill Geiser presented a draft of her strategic plan at a School Committee meeting on Sept. 24, she highlighted three main priorities for the next three years: academic excellence and equity, social-emotional well-being, belonging and engagement, and family and community…

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Town Officials, Residents Weigh in on Purecoat Redevelopment Proposal

October 3, 2024

With a clearer image of the owner’s plans for Purecoat North, the question of whether the town should allow its redevelopment under the MBTA Communities Act remains up for debate. Laurence Tosi, whose family has owned the metal-plate-making company at the corner…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Honors the Rich Cultures of Belmont

October 2, 2024

When Maribel Carvajal de Salazar started organizing Belmont’s annual National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in 2022, she had no idea that the event would one day grow to include tables representing residents from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Dominican…