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Pending Negotiations, Select Board Appoints Police Chief

February 20, 2026
Pending a successful background check and contract negotiations, the Select Board voted unanimously on Friday to appoint Shane C. Smith as chief of the Belmont Police Department. The vote Friday evening followed interviews with all three finalists: Smith, currently the deputy chief…

Three Finalists Named in Police Chief Search

February 18, 2026
Three finalists have been named in the search for a new police chief, with interviews and a possible vote to appoint scheduled for Friday afternoon. Those individuals are Shane C. Smith, who currently serves as deputy chief of the Salem, New Hampshire…

Board Remains Neutral on Police Chief Hiring Decision

January 10, 2026
Despite encouragement from union leaders, the Select Board declined to state a position or preference for an internal or external candidate in the police chief selection process. “I think this job is too important to hire anybody except for the best candidate,”…

Belmont Adds Two Firefighters Following Rigorous Training

January 3, 2026
For two of the newest recruits to the Belmont Fire Department, joining the fire service offered them an opportunity to continue their career of service. “Coming from the military, I knew it was a common pathway for veterans to get into the…
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Job Posted, Police Chief Screening Committee Underway

December 11, 2025
With the job now posted online, the work of the Police Chief Screening Committee is officially under way. The goal is to have a selection made by early spring, according to former Select Board member Roy Epstein. “We’ll see if that’s feasible,…

Traffic, Assault Violations Top Arrests in Belmont

December 9, 2025
Over the last decade, the most common arrests in Belmont (or in some cases, summons) have been traffic-related. Between October 2015 and June 2025, there were 826 traffic-related violations, according to data provided by the Belmont Police Department. That includes operating a…

Learn to Provide Life-Saving Help When Seconds Count

December 6, 2025
About two months ago, Belmont resident Jonathan Moffett noticed a friend choking and “leapt into action.” “Everything we like to see happen happened in this incident,” Fire Chief David DeStefano said at a ceremony Monday recognizing the 61-year-old Belmont resident. “Jonathan leapt…

Investigation Into Fatal Moped Crash Continues

November 12, 2025
The investigation into the death of an 18-year-old Watertown man continues, as the victim’s family and friends prepare for his funeral on Saturday. According to a release from Belmont police, the teenager, identified by family and friends as Luke Currier, was riding…
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Belmont Uses Opioid Funds To Hire Recovery Coaches

November 3, 2025
In an effort to reduce barriers to recovery, the town has hired a substance use coordinator and two peer recovery coaches to provide free services to the community. “We’re trying to destigmatize it so that people who want help feel comfortable stepping…
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