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New Law Eliminates Potential Hazard for Firefighters

August 25, 2024
Known as “forever chemicals,” they’re found in water-resistant clothing, nonstick cookware and some cosmetics. Most people have been exposed to them at one point or another, though more often than not, in low concentrations. “They are probably in the water bottle that’s…

School Committee Reflects on Past Goals, Charts Out New Ones

August 24, 2024
School Committee members are beginning to shape their vision for the upcoming school year, with a series of goals focused on data-based decision-making, continuing policy revision work, assessing progress on the strategic plan, and developing a budget in line with student needs.…
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Belmont Teen is Two-Time Winner of Prestigious NASA Contest

August 22, 2024
How much do you know about space weather? Solar wind? Geomagnetic storms? Anything you want to know, ask Yuto Yashiro. The 13-year-old Belmont eighth grader is a two-time winner of the prestigious NASA International Space Apps Challenge, a global hackathon in which…

Belmont Resident Finds Joy in Endurance Test

August 19, 2024
Belmont is home to scientists, writers, musicians, professors, and a host of other successful professionals. It’s also home to at least one professional Ironman competitor: Alice Alberts, who will be heading to France in September to compete for the world title. Right…

Urging New Voters to Make Their Voices Heard

August 17, 2024
As a 16-year-old, Lucy Targum is not old enough to vote. Still, as someone who has always been interested in voter engagement and voting accessibility, she said she has felt a lot of anxiety about the upcoming election. So, in the absence…

Human Services Reorganization Plan Met with Resistance From COA

August 16, 2024
In an effort to streamline services, the town has proposed the creation of a Human Services Department, bringing together the Recreation Department, Council on Aging, and Veterans Services. The proposal, however, has been met with concern from members of the Council on…

Third Member Appointed to Board of Assessors

August 14, 2024
After last month’s delay, the Select Board has named Anthony Leccese to serve as the third member of the Board of Assessors. Leccese will serve an eight-month term to expire on April 1, 2025. He will join Precinct 6 Town Meeting member…

Select Board Notes, Aug. 12, 2024

August 13, 2024
Select Board Approves First Church Request to Use Town Green Donna Ruvolo, trustee at-large for the First Church in Belmont, sought approval this week to host an Open House on the town green on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m to 2…
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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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