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Close Vote Underscores Importance of Participation 

October 2, 2026
Thirty-five votes. That was the difference between winning and losing in the recent Democratic primary for state Senate after a districtwide recount. More than 25,000 ballots were cast across Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge, and portions of Boston. When every ballot had been counted…

Will Zoning Laws Be Obeyed? 

October 2, 2026
Belmont’s zoning bylaws aren’t just polite suggestions; they are the law. The upcoming Oct. 6 continued public hearing for 45 Chestnut St. offers an important opportunity for consistency and compliance. An independent peer review by Spalding Tougias Architects found multiple bylaw violations.…

Obituary: Gladys V. Conlon

October 1, 2026
With serenity and grace, Gladys V. Conlon (Boghosian), 94, a lifelong Belmont resident, passed to eternity on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Danvers. Gladys was the daughter of the late Victoria Vaznaian Boghosian, an Armenian Genocide…

Ask Lisa: Guidance on Teens and Caffeinated Drinks

September 30, 2026
A parent recently asked me for guidance concerning teen overuse of a legal drug—caffeine! “When I was young, yes, we used energy drinks to get through finals. But it seems like today’s teens are leaning into caffeinated drinks daily. My own kids…
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Belmont’s Mini Market Makers get down to business

September 29, 2026
Already a seasoned entrepreneur at age 10, Merri Suzuki’s daughter Emi is eager to bring her slime business, Gummy Drops, back to the Belmont Farmers’ Market on Oct. 1, for the second-annual Mini Market Makers (MMM) Day. Suzuki, the food assistance manager…

Parents Say Bus Issues Persist Weeks Into School Year

September 27, 2026
Weeks into the school year, parents say they have faced delayed pickups and drop-offs and even missed stops when it comes to busing for the elementary and middle schools. “You expect there to be kinks that need to be worked out in…

Get Out and Vote

September 25, 2026
Please, tell everyone to vote in the Nov. 3 election. If they aren’t registered, urge them to go to Town Hall and register. I was a member of the Registrars of Voters and had an epiphany while I was writing postcards to…

Marauders of the Week for Sept. 25, 2026

September 25, 2026
Madison Elias 1. Favorite school subject: History and art! 2. Most influential educators/staff members/classes: Ms. English (3D Art/Ceramics), Ms. Pasternak (AP World), Ms. McCabe (APUSH), Ms. Bloom (English 11). 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Working at Belmont Rancs ♥️…
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