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Food, Community Meet at Bellmont Caffe

February 12, 2026
A few minutes after the bread vendor arrived at Bellmont Caffè, owner Rachid Smairi and his staff were discussing the merits of Greek versus Moroccan cuisine, their voices building with good-humored passion. “See, this is why I come here every day,” said…
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Marking a Year on Leonard Street, SALT is Thriving

February 8, 2026
A dip in the ocean—that was always the cure, as far as Patty Grady’s grandmother was concerned. “My grandmother always used to say, if anything was wrong, ‘Go in the ocean. Everything is salt water,’ ” said Grady, founder of SALT, a…

Last-Minute Gifts With a Belmont Flair

December 19, 2025
Residents don’t need to go far to find gifts to match everyone’s tastes, especially if they want to give locally crafted items that support the town’s independent retailers. That’s why The Belmont Voice decided to compile a brief list of shops in…

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Town officials have withdrawn the proposed Belmont Center overlay from the October special Town Meeting warrant and will instead present it at a special Town Meeting scheduled for winter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,…
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