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Marauders of the Week for Feb. 7

February 6, 2025
Beth Rocha 1. Favorite school subject: Psychology 2. Most influential classes / teachers Dr. Molk, Ms. Chen, Ms. Choi (and Ms. Burke!!!) 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Cheerleading and film and book club 4. What are you most proud…
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Belmont Interviewing DEI Director Finalists

February 6, 2025
Amid President Donald Trump’s executive orders to cut federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, Belmont Public Schools is continuing to develop its DEI efforts, hiring a new director to lead the charge. “We will continue moving the work forward as we…

Black History Month Events Aim to Unite Community

February 5, 2025
To Celebrate Black History Month this February, Belmont Against Racism is hosting a series of free events focusing on the history, culture, and contributions of communities of color. According to BAR President Didier Moise, the events are designed to bring the entire…

Municipal Rink Takes Shape

February 4, 2025
The municipal rink on Concord Avenue is starting to take shape, with paneling work and roofing underway. “It’s starting to look like a building,” said Building Committee Chair Mark Haley. On April 4, 2023, voters approved a $29.9 million debt exclusion to…

Deadline to File Abatements Looming

February 1, 2025
Any Belmont resident wanting to dispute their property tax assessment has until Monday, Feb. 3, to file for an abatement. According to the town assessor’s site, abatements can be requested if you believe your property is overvalued; your property has been disproportionately…

Marauders of The Week for Jan. 31

January 31, 2025
Isaac Akins 1. Favorite school subject: Science 2. Most influential classes / teachers You and the Law (Mr. Berkman), Intro to Com Sci (Mr. Williams) 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Record Robotics Club 4. What are you most proud…
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The Rise of Belmont Women’s Hockey

February 26, 2024
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Barb Taylor was a woman with a simple dream: To play ice hockey. She had watched her children play, and the game looked like so much fun she wanted to try it herself. She found a co-ed beginner program, and after playing…

Belmont Art Association unveils its 10th Anniversary Exhibit

February 25, 2024
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From a majestic Chilean mountain range and an endless field of magenta flowers to abstract interiors and realistic vignettes, the impressive pieces created by Belmont Art Association (BAA) members will transport viewers’ imaginations during a show marking the group’s 10th anniversary. “People…
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Belmont’s Link to an Enduring Aviation Mystery

February 24, 2024
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When Ron Sacca, a lifelong resident, travels by airplane, he shares the same anecdote with his seatmates: his high school English teacher was the sister of the famed Amelia Earhart. He doesn’t expect everyone to believe him, he said. But it’s true.…

Track a Draw to Multi-Sport Marauders

February 23, 2024
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Coming off a breakout season on the soccer pitch, Belmont High School Junior Andrey Leschiner joined the indoor track team with a simple goal: to stay in shape after finding his footing on the varsity level in his primary sport. A few…
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Belmont High Considering In-Class Cell Phone Ban

February 18, 2024
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In an effort to cut down on distractions and improve student engagement, Belmont High School is considering joining a growing number of Massachusetts schools restricting the use of cell phones in classrooms. “I know that not everyone will be in favor of…
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Students Spearhead ‘Yes’ Campaign for Override

February 17, 2024
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For Belmont High School Senior Gavin Tieken-Zidel, the high school theater program was a formative part of his high school years. Fellow Senior Brendan Barry talked about the the rigorous Advanced Placement courses, the popular after-school clubs, and the electives that help…
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Consideration of MBTA Zoning Changes Continues

February 16, 2024
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Belmont’s MBTA Communities Advisory Committee has eliminated two of five rezoning scenarios proposed under the MBTA Communities Act. The act requires towns such as Belmont, served by the MBTA, to create at least one zoning district of reasonable size where multi-family housing…

Pro or Con Override? There’s a Committee for That

February 14, 2024
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Campaign teams have emerged on either side of the debate over whether Belmont should pass an $8.4 million override this spring. “We appreciate the magnitude of this,” Select Board Chair Roy Epstein said earlier this month when the board voted unanimously to…
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