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Yes, Belmont, That Was An Earthquake

January 27, 2025
The week of Monday, Jan. 27, started with some unusual excitement as a rare earthquake shook much of New England, including Belmont. The United States Geological Survey reported the 3.8 magnitude earthquake, centered about six miles off the coast of York, Maine,…

Marauders of the Week for Jan. 31, 2025

January 27, 2025
Jordan Macarty 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers APUSH with Ms. White, AP Economics with Mr. Streit, AP Calculus BC with Mr. DeLorio 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Fencing, Music, and Mahjong Club 4.…

Public Hearing on McLean Campus Set

January 27, 2025
The public is invited to a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 28 on McLean Hospital’s plan to create a Child and Adolescent Campus in Zone 4 of the McLean district. According to McLean officials, the proposal is part of an effort to consolidate…

Belmont Police Department Offers Tips to Recognize Scams

January 27, 2025
The Belmont Police Department is reminding residents to always remain alert for scams. And while anyone can fall victim to a scam, older residents should stay especially vigilant. Detective Sgt. Paul Garabedian noted that “grandparent scams” are an especially common and effective…

Scams Reported to Belmont Police

January 27, 2025
Attempted scams have become part of everyday life. In 2025 alone, the Belmont Police have fielded dozens of scam reports. Last week, state Sen. William Brownsberger sent a release warning of a new scam–people getting text messages purported to be from MassDOT.…

One Year: Belmont’s Paper, Belmont’s Voice

January 24, 2025
We are now one year into our (some might say crazy) idea of delivering free, independent news to homes and businesses across Belmont. And judging by the number of residents who are supporting The Belmont Voice with their dollars, the free press…
Train runs through a station.

No Impact Likely in Belmont Following High Court Ruling

January 24, 2025
The state Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the MBTA Communities Act, ruling that the law is constitutional overall and that Attorney General Andrea Campbell can enforce it. According to CommonWealth Beacon, the ruling also found that regulations created under the law were…
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Key Takeaways From Special Town Meeting

November 19, 2023
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On Nov. 6, after close to two hours of discussion, voters approved a measure removing the uniformed police from the provisions of Civil Service. The predominant argument in favor of leaving: Civil Service, which provided a list of vetted, tested candidates to…

Nov. 13 Special Town Meeting Results

November 14, 2023
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Article 5: Specialized Energy CodeMajority vote required for passage• This was approved by a 204-33 vote with 4 abstentions In the final of three nights of Special Town Meeting, members voted to move Belmont toward a future where new buildings are fully electrified,…

Nov. 8 Special Town Meeting Results

November 9, 2023
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Town Meeting members met last night for more than three hours at Belmont High School for the second of three nights of Special Town Meeting to address restaurant bylaws, the allocation of Community Preservation funds and the town’s rainy day fund. Article…

A New Era for Hiring Belmont Police Officers

November 9, 2023
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The Belmont Police Department is preparing its new hiring policies after Town Meeting members voted 160-101 (with one abstention) on Monday night to leave the state’s Civil Service process. The program required Belmont to make hires from a list of people who…

Nov. 6 Special Town Meeting Results

November 7, 2023
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After a lengthy and hotly contested debate, Town Meeting members voted last night to leave a century-old system for hiring police in Belmont. In the first of three scheduled nights of Special Town Meeting at the Belmont High School auditorium, members approved…

Meet Our Inaugural Editor-in-Chief

November 2, 2023
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The Belmont Voice is thrilled to announce that veteran New England journalist Jesse Floyd will be our inaugural editor-in-chief, beginning on Nov. 6. Jesse has spent more than 30 years in newsrooms throughout the region. Most of that time, almost 27 years,…

BMHS Dedication Shines Light on Volunteers

October 23, 2023
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More than 100 people turned out Saturday for the dedication ceremony of the recently-completed Belmont Middle and High School (BMHS). The day began in the 700-seat, three-story auditorium with state and local officials praising the dedication of town employees and the scores…

Belmont Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

October 23, 2023
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Live Latin music greeted over 200 guests at the second annual National Hispanic Month Celebration at the Beech St. Center on Oct. 13. “I am honored to organize an event in my beloved town, with the help of my neighbors, local organizations and…
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