Books & Literature

Belmont Cartographer Maps Bay State’s Story

May 19, 2026
The cartographer behind Bostonography, a digital reservoir of original maps that chart Greater Boston, has a confession to make: He’s not actually from the area. Rather, Andy Woodruff grew up in Ohio, visiting his mother’s family in Boston as a kid. That…

Belmont Native Climbs Beyond Her Injuries

May 16, 2026
Growing up in Belmont, Melissa Strong dreaded gym class. It didn’t help, of course, that she had a teacher she didn’t particularly like, and the feeling—she believed—was mutual. She described running laps during the school day as “torture.” Now, years later, Strong…

Holiday Squirrels Star in Belmont Team’s New Book

November 28, 2025
While angels and stars are traditional Christmas tree toppers, for Clover and Pumpkin, only a golden acorn would do. The fluffy-tailed rodent pals scamper their way through “A Squirrely Christmas,” a new children’s picture book by Belmont residents Megan K. Palmer and…