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Celebrating 60 Years of Harmony At Powers Music School

May 21, 2025
Sixty years ago, a group of five women, concerned there weren’t enough opportunities to create and enjoy music in Belmont, decided to start a music school. They began by welcoming a dozen students into their living rooms to learn the recorder. As…
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Belmont High School Sports Week in Review (May 9- May 16)

May 20, 2025
The following summary is sourced from BHS Principal Isaac Taylor’s weekly newsletter, which relies upon information provided by team coaches to Athletic Director Adam Pritchard. We also gathered some scores and results from www.maxpreps.com and www.athletic.net. Let us know what you think.…

Another Belmont Center Storefront Going Dark

May 19, 2025
Didriks, a fixture at 77 Leonard St. since 2017, will close by the end of September, owner Jonathan Henke said Monday. A closing sale has been announced. The news comes shortly after owners of Stone Hearth Pizza, also located on Leonard Street…

New Survey Gives Voice to Local Businesses and Consumers

May 17, 2025
With a new survey by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Committee, local businesses have a chance to share their experiences opening and operating storefronts in Belmont. Aimed at a better understanding of issues of diversity and access for local businesses, the…

Grim Forecast Forces Town Day Delay

May 16, 2025
A grim weather forecast has forced organizers to delay Town Day until Sept 14. “We just can’t catch a break, can we?” said Deran Muckjian, president of the Belmont Center Business Association, which organizes Town Day. This is the third year the…
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Local Athletes Give Archery a Shot

July 28, 2024
Already a veteran archer at 11 years old, Gwen Wagner is looking forward to watching world-class archery during the 2024 Paris Olympics. “It’s super inspiring,” said Wagner, a soon-to-be sixth-grade student at Chenery Upper Elementary. The medal round in archery begins July…

STEAM-Based Preschool Opens in Former Athena Academy

July 25, 2024
A new play-based, STEAM-focused preschool has opened in Belmont. First established in Connecticut in 1998, Youbellor Child Academy on Brighton Street is one of several Youbellor centers across the country, and the third in Massachusetts. Its focus on science, technology, engineering, arts,…

Cultural Council Survey Focuses on Beautifying Belmont

July 19, 2024
Each year, the Belmont Cultural Council surveys the community to better understand the priorities of Belmont residents regarding the town’s cultural needs. The survey, which went live earlier this month, includes nine questions gauging the community’s familiarity with the council and how…

Select Board Notes, June 28, July 8, 2024

July 16, 2024
Select Board Notes, July 8, 2024 Monday night, the Select Board made the following committee appointments. Cable Television Advisory Committee– Chester Messer, 1-year term. Community Path Project Committee– Ellen Sugarman, two-year term; Paul McDonald, two-year term; Vincent Stanton, three-year term; Katie Dilawari,…

No Summer Break for Belmont Educators

July 15, 2024
While students kick back and enjoy a few weeks away from the classroom, staff and faculty of the Belmont Public Schools are gearing up for the new year. As part of that, teachers are engaging in professional development workshops while also taking…
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