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Belmont Center Overlay Faces Traffic, Parking Scrutiny

October 28, 2025
Two long-awaited studies for parking and traffic, as they relate to the Belmont Center Overlay Project, are officially in the town’s hands. “We’re looking for constructive comments on how we can make the zoning better, and I know it’s a tricky topic,…
A street scene in summer

Town Meeting OKs Hotel Tax

October 24, 2025
The town can now collect a 6% occupancy excise tax on hotels and short-term rentals, granting itself that privilege at the special Town Meeting session Wednesday night. “If we are going to deliver the services town residents want, we must find additional…

Overlay Discussion Pushed to Winter Town Meeting

September 25, 2025
Town officials have withdrawn the proposed Belmont Center overlay from the October special Town Meeting warrant and will instead present it at a special Town Meeting scheduled for winter 2026. “This decision is primarily due to the delayed completion of the parking…
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Leonard Street Boutique Marks 20 Years in Business

August 8, 2025
Helena’s, a women’s clothing boutique in Belmont and Arlington, celebrates 20 years in business this summer, having survived the pandemic and the 2008 recession, thanks to its flexibility. “I want my clients to be able to have a piece and wear it…

Al Fresco Dining Returns As Summer Kicks Into Overdrive

July 26, 2025
Despite previous confusion around outdoor dining in Belmont, at least one business has received approval for its outdoor dining plans on Leonard Street. This past week, The Wellington was approved for outdoor dining with a total of 18 seats for guests. “We…

Parking Study Scope Considered for Belmont Overlay Project

July 2, 2025
Town officials are carefully considering the scope of a parking study they hope will better inform the needs of Belmont Center in the context of the Belmont Center Overlay project. The project—which allows for increased building height to buildings on Leonard Street,…

Two Political Party Organizations Barred from Town Day

June 24, 2025
A heated exchange took place Monday night following Select Board member Taylor Yates’ statement on the Belmont Center Business Association’s decision to ban Belmont’s two political committees from having a table at Town Day this fall. “Political activists’ tables have been a…
A room full of outdoor furniture.
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Leonard St. Fixture Adds Outdoor Furniture Annex

May 14, 2024
The parasols in the space once occupied by a portion of Trinktisch are enormous, a megafauna version of your family beach umbrella. Some of the towering stainless steel stands can hold five articulating arms, each with a separate sun blocker the size…
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