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Chenery Chorus to Return to Fenway Park

April 13, 2026

The Chenery Upper Elementary School chorus will be returning to Fenway Park on May 23 to sing the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Twins. “There is so much pride; these kids work so hard every day,” said Sara Carson,…

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A Parental Guide to College Decisions

April 7, 2026

A Parental Guide to College Decisions By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Belmont High School seniors are beginning to make their college decisions – the culmination of four years of late night study sessions, extracurricular activities, and hours spent on applications and…

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Hoppy Days as Easter Bunny Visits Belmont Center

March 31, 2026

Unlike most who eagerly greeted and hugged the giant, furry Easter bunny visiting Belmont Center on March 28, Otis looked a bit wary. However, the docile pup sat obediently in the white rabbit’s arms and posed for a photo while wearing his…

Arts

‘The Show Must Go On,’ In 20 Minutes or Less

March 12, 2026

For the first time in its more than 120-year history, the Belmont Dramatic Club (BDC) will hold a short play festival – and the group has already received 55 submissions. “I just think it’s absolutely fantastic,” said BDC board member Renee Walsh…

Lifestyle·News

Chinese American Association New Year Gala Marks 10th Anniversary

February 5, 2026

As the Belmont Chinese American Association (BCAA) marks its 10th anniversary this year, current and former leaders remain dedicated to offering inclusive events “by the community, for the community,” said Michael Gao, a member of the Board of Directors. The nonprofit organization’s…

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Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026

The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

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Hillcrest Skeletons Are a Halloween Fixture

October 30, 2025

Every October, Belmont’s Hillcrest Road comes alive with skeletons for Halloween, thanks to three women who started it all. The tradition began many years ago in the backyard of Belmont resident Heidi Sawyer, where she hosted Halloween pizza parties for her kids.…

Sports

Spirited Fundraiser Slated for Sunday as FBE Apple Run Returns

October 24, 2025

If you catch sight of Elvis, Waldo, and, appropriately, Forrest Gump running past you on Sunday don’t be surprised – they’re just helping raise funds for the Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) during the annual Halloween Apple Run. “There are so many…

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Belmont Republican, Democratic Committees Allowed at Town Day

July 3, 2025

Two of the town’s political organizations will be welcome at Town Day this year after the Belmont Center Business Association reversed an earlier decision to ban the groups. There was no formal vote taken on either the initial decision to exclude the…

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Peaceful, Banner-Waving Protest Draws Hundreds to Belmont Center

June 14, 2025

Alan Savenor came to Belmont Center Saturday morning, kitted out as a Lexington Minuteman, complete with polished brass breastplate and leather boots. There, he joined a crowd gathered at the intersection of Common Street and Concord Avenue to protest the presidency of…