Belmont

Board Calls Health Insurance Increase ‘Shocking’

April 28, 2026
Effective July 1, town employees and retirees will see a 24% increase to their health insurance rates over fiscal year 2026 — an increase reflecting the rising cost of health care nationwide. With the Harvard Pilgrim HMO, individuals will pay $322 per…

Belmont’s Ties To Historic Disaster

April 12, 2026
While many are familiar with the fictional story of Jack and Rose in James Cameron’s famous film, “Titanic,” fewer are familiar with Belmont’s connection to the historic tragedy. In fact, three distinct stories—those of two former Belmont residents and a New York…

Letter: Remember to Stop for School Buses 

April 9, 2026
We’ve seen an increasing problem with drivers blowing past loading Belmont school buses in the morning. Our two granddaughters are picked up by school buses each day, one by a large bus and one by a small bus/van. The large bus has…

Lodging House Faces Town Scrutiny

December 18, 2025
Following a lengthy discussion Monday about a recent uptick in police activity in the neighborhood, the Select Board approved a three-month lodging house license renewal for a property on Common Street. The licenses are typically for one year. Based on Massachusetts General…