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New Business Coming to Former CVS Site

February 7, 2025

It appears there will soon be one less empty storefront on Leonard Street. Demetrius Spaneas, president of Land & Sea Real Estate of Andover, recently confirmed that 60 Leonard St. has been sold to Dr. Emma Wu, a dentist in North Andover.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Sports

Youthful Belmont Girls Hockey Impressing Ahead of Schedule

February 2, 2025

Most varsity high school teams with a majority of underclassmen take some time to figure things out. No matter the sport, they endure a losing skid, shuffle the lineup, or even go through a season full of trials and tribulations. Belmont High…

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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…

Sports

Fall Sports Wrap: See Which Marauders Earned All-Scholastic or League All-Star Honors

February 1, 2025

Robyn Tonomura-MacDonald saw the writing on the wall for her gymnastics career as the injuries persisted. Little did the Belmont native know she’d become a renowned athlete in another, surprisingly similar sport—diving. Recently minted an All-Scholastic by both the Boston Globe and…

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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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Survey: Retail Diversity, Empty Storefronts Considered Key Issues in Center Rezoning

January 31, 2025

Most of the nearly 400 residents who completed a survey on Belmont Center’s needs said increased diversity and quality of shops and services are key concerns. Others noted traffic challenges (particularly at rush hour) and a desire for expanded business hours. Empty…

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Obituary: Katharine (Kit) Eaton Dreier

Katharine (Kit) Eaton Dreier, 96, of Lincoln, a longtime Belmont…

Obituary: Gladys V. Conlon

With serenity and grace, Gladys V. Conlon (Boghosian), 94, a…

Obituary: Warren Jeff FitzGerald

Warren Jeffrey FitzGerald, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend,…

Obituary: Beryl Noble

Beryl (Beadon) Noble, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Belmont, entered…

Obituary: James P. Kneeland

James “Jimmy” Kneeland, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Aug.…

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End of an Era: Belmont Center Fixture Changing Hands

December 26, 2023

by Phil Bansal

For 35 years, Gerry Dickhaut has run Champions Sporting Goods, a Belmont Center fixture. Now, he's retiring and selling the business to Belmont residents Andy Pollock and Dan Smith.…

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Belmont Honors Native Son Before Field House Demolition

December 26, 2023

by Julie M. Cohen

Town officials honored the memory of a fallen World War II soldier on Dec. 18, simultaneously marking the start of a final phase of the new high school project. Members of the fire and police departments, as well as veterans and others,…

Lifestyle

Bright Lights Mark The Holiday Season in Belmont

December 22, 2023

by Hui-En Lin

The holiday light displays on homes around Belmont are amazing. The care, planning and dedication is evident at dazzling homes on every street. These are a few we found on a recent Wednesday evening. If you have a favorite, feel free to…

Business·News

Legal Battles, Financial Woes Plague Trinktisch, Craft Beer Cellar

December 21, 2023

by Valerie Wencis

You could almost hear a collective groan rise over Belmont when news spread that beloved Belmont Center anchors, Craft Beer Cellar and Trinktisch, were closing by the end of the year. Now, new details are emerging behind the demise of the beer…

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Uncertain Future for Landmark Cushing Square Church

December 17, 2023

by Hannah Edelheit

The stone church that has stood in Cushing Square for more than a century is facing an uncertain future. Efforts to sell the building earlier this year were unsuccessful. Now, parishioners are deciding what to do with the buildings.…

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Belmont Library Clears Critical Hurdle

December 17, 2023

by Holly Camero

The Planning Board has approved the site plan for the new Belmont library. This marks a critical step as the town replaces the old building with a state-of-the-art facility.…

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Ukrainian Family Facing Relentless Challenges

December 17, 2023

by Mandile Mpofu

Life in Massachusetts has been turbulent for Karen Unanian and his family. Earlier this year, as the green hues of the leaves began to morph into warm-toned fall shades, Unanian and his wife, Viktoriia Susidenko, were hopeful about their new life in…

Lifestyle

Belmont Celebrates Hanukkah

December 16, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

The Center for Jewish Life Arlington-Belmont hosted the third annual menorah lighting Dec. 9 in Belmont Center.…

News

New Firefighter Joins the Department

December 10, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

The Belmont Fire Department welcomed its newest member, firefighter on probation Paul DeFarias, Monday night, with a ceremony at the Select Board meeting. DeFarias was first appointed to the department in October and assigned to the Division of Training back in October.…

Business

Serious Business: $30,000 Proposed Rent Blamed for Trinktisch’s ‘Devastating’ Closing

December 10, 2023

by Valerie Wencis

At the end of the month, a commercial and social anchor of Belmont Center will become one more empty storefront on Leonard Street. The Trinktisch beer hall and restaurant, along with the Craft Beer Cellar, will be closing their doors as of…

Lifestyle·News

Under Watchful Eye, Belmont Dogs Will Continue to Run Free

December 10, 2023

by Jonny Leonidas

The Belmont Recreation Commission voted last week to recommend replacing the current off-leash dog program with the “Paws in the Parks” pilot program starting in January. The new program, like the old, will allow dogs to run freely in four Belmont fields:…

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Property Tax Bills May Go Up, Despite Rate Cut

December 10, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

Belmont homeowners will see a lower tax rate this year, but the actual tax bill for most homeowners will still increase. “We are raising the same amount of money, with a 2 ½ percent increase, but just because the tax rate is…

Lifestyle

Belmont Kicks off Holiday Season

December 3, 2023

by Hui-En Lin

More than a thousand people attended Belmont’s annual “Turn on the Town” tree lighting Thursday night. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted kids from atop a Belmont Fire engine, and celebrators enjoyed live music, free fried dough, cupcakes and more. …

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The Belmont Voice Takes a Digital Leap Forward

December 3, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

This week, The Belmont Voice takes the next step in its evolution, launching a comprehensive new website. The Voice began emailing residents a regular newsletter in June. That newsletter will continue, supported by the website, featuring more robust coverage, access to archived…

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Decades in the Works, Community Path on Cusp of Milestone

December 3, 2023

by Hannah Edelheit

About 20 cycling enthusiasts and other residents gathered over beers and snacks at Trinktisch in Belmont Center last week to learn about an impending milestone in the Community Path Project, a planned 2.1 mile paved, off-road pedestrian and bicycle route that will…

Lifestyle

Vote Looms on Belmont’s Dog Freedom

December 3, 2023

by Kevin Sullivan

The Recreation Commission is meeting Monday night to discuss and possibly vote on proposed changes to the town’s off-leash dog program. While Belmont doesn’t have any designated dog parks, dogs can run off-leash at Town Field, Grove Street Field, Winn Brook Field,…

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Veteran Select Board Member Paolillo Won’t Run for Re-election

November 27, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

Belmont Select Board member Mark Paolillo is a money guy, making his living as a principal at the Boston-based tax firm Ryan, LLC. Being a money guy, it’s no surprise he cites financial success as a high point of his tenure on…

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Looming Crisis: School Budget Faces Drastic Cuts Without Override Success

November 27, 2023

by Jesse Floyd

The school budget process took another step Nov. 16 with the school committee holding a public forum to get feedback from residents after first presenting the budget at a regular school committee meeting two nights earlier. At the hearing, the committee cleared up…

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