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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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Belmont Rink Generates $270K In Inaugural Season

May 26, 2026
Word is spreading about the new rink in Belmont. “We’re getting people from all over the place,” said Barb Taylor of the Belmont Women’s Hockey program, which welcomes beginner hockey players of all ages. “For the women who play hockey, it’s a…

What’s In Store for This Year’s Farmers’ Market

May 14, 2026
The Belmont Farmers’ Market is slated to open June 4 for the 2026 season. With new vendors and returning traditions, Thursday afternoons in the Claflin Street parking lot will once again become a lively hub of fresh food, local businesses and community…

Belmont Chess Camp Unites Community and Competition

May 9, 2026
In the Beech Street Center, kids of all ages eagerly go head-to-head in games of chess as part of a program founded by Belmont students designed to connect the town’s youngest players to the game — and to each other. In 2024,…
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