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True Crime Group Wrapped Up in Unanswered Questions

October 29, 2026
Rife with unanswered questions, the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen from Mississippi whose body was found on an island after a Fourth of July outing with friends this summer, has drawn attention from people around the world, including in Belmont.…
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Belmont Man to Run 154 Miles in Memory of Mom

October 27, 2026
Some people organize baked goods sales or can drives to raise money for causes they care about; others host spaghetti dinners. Scot DeDeo? He runs. In fact, from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, the 46-year-old Belmont resident will run from the western…

Meet Belmont Returns After Seven-Year Hiatus

October 15, 2026
Prior to the pandemic, Meet Belmont connected Belmont residents with volunteer opportunities and organizations. Now the event will return this fall after being dormant for seven years. The latest iteration of Meet Belmont will take place Oct. 19 and will host 41…

Early Mornings Are Perfect for Building Community

October 2, 2026
At 5:30 or 6 a.m. on any given morning, Tuesday through Friday, a group of runners congregate in Belmont Center, or Waverly Square or Cushing Square for a group run. Athletes ranging from 20 to 60 of all abilities meet to start…

Students Push For Action in Wake of Racist Incident

September 19, 2026
Students are calling for further action from the school district after multiple instances of racist and antisemitic graffiti were found in a bathroom at Belmont High School (BHS) days into the new school year. “At Belmont, it’s not shocking that this would…

Belmont Builds Community Through Dance

August 11, 2026
On Monday nights, the Beech Street Center comes alive with thumping beats, shouts, and laughter galore. A small — but mighty — cohort of Belmont residents gathers each week for 45 minutes of rigorous Zumba class. “Dance is magical. It builds community,…

Generations: Calm and Purpose Among the Benton Stacks

June 29, 2026
On a recent Saturday, I was finally able to resume my favorite volunteer activity: working at the E.C. Benton Library. People may wonder why I would spend three precious hours of my Saturday afternoon doing volunteer work, but I honestly can’t imagine…

Belmont Religious Council Hosts Summer of Service Bingo

June 24, 2026
School’s out, and the Belmont Religious Council is hoping people take the time to spread some seasonal joy with its Summer of Service Community Bingo. Bingo participants carry a card, listing a variety of positive activities that can be completed in and…

Bronze Award Project Maps the Mini Libraries

June 21, 2026
Building on lessons they’ve learned about mutual benefit, a group of Girl Scouts has tasked itself with finding and documenting each of the mini libraries scattered around town. The project, which will earn them their Bronze Award, grew from their original plan…
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