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Working Group Begins Conversations on Senior Tax Relief

August 13, 2024

The working group tasked with exploring options for senior tax relief and improving the education around what is already available has begun meetings. “We went through what the current options are for senior tax relief and identified where we could potentially…

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Habitat Intergenerational Program Brings People Together

August 13, 2024

While many find pulling weeds and invasive plants a chore, for Ira Topping, it’s a way to build camaraderie through a shared love of nature. The longtime Belmont resident has been helping the local environment through “Pulling Partners,” one of several activities…

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Town Rakes in 143 Leaf Blower Complaints Since Bylaw Restrictions Took Effect

August 12, 2024

More than 140 complaints about the use of gas-powered leaf blowers have been logged with the town since May 2023, shortly after a bylaw restricting their use went into effect. Of the 143 complaints, 70 were received this calendar year, according to…

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The Reopening of Gifts And Thrifts

August 12, 2024

Four years ago, just as most other places did, Gifts and Thrifts at Peppermint Place closed its doors to the public. But while many businesses never came back after the COVID-19 pandemic, Gifts and Thrifts wasn’t among them. Last month, at long…

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Belmont Media Center Inks Partnership to Move Headquarters Into New Library

August 11, 2024

In a time of rising costs and decreasing funds, the Belmont Media Center is formalizing its plans to relocate its headquarters into the new library. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” said Jeff Hansell, executive director of the Belmont Media Center. “It really allows…

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Pizzi 5K Returns Aug. 25

August 10, 2024

Nine years ago this month, just over 100 runners registered for the Becca Pizzi 5K, a race that has since grown to five times the size. “We pulled it together in 31 days,” recalled Becca Pizzi. “We had 112 runners. Now we’re…

Sports

Belmont Resident Representing El Salvador in International Soccer

August 9, 2024

Growing up, Yasmine Diaz always felt a close cultural connection to the paternal side of her family’s El Salvadoran heritage. Yet in soccer, she imagined trying out for the United States youth national team. The latter’s success on the world stage enticed…

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Town Submits Two MBTA Rezoning Maps to State for Pre-Compliance Review

August 9, 2024

After more than two years of meetings on the new zoning required under the MBTA Communities Act, the town has submitted two maps to the state for pre-compliance review. The two maps, which include more similarities than differences, were expected to be…

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Belmont High Grad “Pretty Lucky” After Bear Attack on Utah Trails

August 9, 2024

Danny Rizzo was two miles from finishing his run last week when an unexpected visitor joined him on the trail. “I was … running down from this lake … and looking at the trail in front of me, and I heard bear…

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On First Anniversary, Belmont Man Recalls Aftermath of Devastating Maui Fire

August 8, 2024

Belmont resident Ken Krilla was working at the Littleton Parks and Recreation Department last October when he received a call from his brother, asking him to board a flight to Hawaii just a few days later. “He said, ‘We got a gig…