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No Summer Break for Belmont Educators

July 15, 2024
While students kick back and enjoy a few weeks away from the classroom, staff and faculty of the Belmont Public Schools are gearing up for the new year. As part of that, teachers are engaging in professional development workshops while also taking…
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The Belmont Resident Who Took up Writing at 61

July 12, 2024
Greg Stone always wanted to be a writer; it just took him a while to get around to it. After he ended up in the intensive care unit with complications from his back surgery in 2019, it occurred to him that every…

Reardon, Laverty Resign from Board of Assessors

July 10, 2024
The last two elected members of the Board of Assessors, Robert Reardon and Charles Laverty, have resigned. Reardon submitted his notice on June 28, and Laverty followed on July 1. “I want to thank Bob and Chuck for their long and diligent…

Community Path Design Nearly 75% Complete

July 7, 2024
The long-awaited Community Path is nearing the end of the 75% design process for Phase I, with just a few technical steps left before the consultants submit plans to the state. “Now you’re seeing the finer details,” said Holly Muson, chair of…

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

July 6, 2024
When Lotte Bailyn first became a member of the Cambridge Neighbors, she did so with the expectation it would serve merely as a form of “insurance.” “But then I got hooked,” said the 94-year-old Belmont resident. The Village Neighbors program, which provides…

Belmont Drone Flyers Take First in National Competition

July 5, 2024
Flying a drone has always been a risky business, especially in a competition. Failures can occur that were never seen in practice. Crashes can cause hundreds of dollars in damage and usually happen at the worst time. While there were a few…
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Planning Board Pushes for Vacant Property Registry

July 3, 2024
When you search for Arlington’s town government online, one of the first choices reads “Commercial Property Information.” That is access to the town’s registration page for vacant commercial properties. Owners or managers are required to register when a property becomes vacant. People…
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Police Respond to Stolen Political Sign Complaints

March 20, 2024
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As election day draws closer, emotions around the proposed $8.4 million override are running hot. The Belmont police have received 14 reports of stolen campaign signs in the last week, according to Police Chief James MacIsaac, who noted this is not terribly…
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Rats Begin to Make Their Presence Known

March 18, 2024
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With winter waning and the weather warming comes the unfortunate return of rat sightings in Belmont. Rodent sightings are already up compared to this time last year, according to data collected by the Health Department. Four sightings were reported in February, compared…
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Belmont Education Gets a Boost

March 16, 2024
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Next month, a swarm of clever students will compete in the Foundation for Belmont Education’s (FBE) annual spelling bee, one of the events and fundraisers the nonprofit holds throughout the year. The organization, which marked its 30th anniversary in 2023, has provided…

Select Board Pushes for Greater Transparency

March 16, 2024
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Sunshine Week — celebrated the week of March 16 each year — is unlikely to appear on your kitchen or Google calendar. But for those who have it on their radar, it’s an opportunity to shed light on the importance of open…
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Parents Press for Improved Integration in Special Education

March 13, 2024
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Each day, Annette Rockwell’s 12-year-old son spends 90 minutes on a bus commuting to and from John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, where he spends his day in an educational collaborative that delivers special education services to participating districts. There’s no after-school…
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Lunar New Year Unites Belmont

March 10, 2024
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Vanessa Przysiecki was a study of concentration as the toddler reached down to grab the bright pink fuzzball on a tray full of different-sized puffballs. Using a pair of plastic chopsticks, she caught the piece and started lifting it from the bin.…

Belmont Faces IRS Fines for Late Tax Withholding

March 8, 2024
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An accounting gaffe could cost Belmont close to $300,000 in fines to the Internal Revenue Service this year. In a memo to Town Administrator Patrice Garvin in late January, Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Jennifer Hewitt and Treasurer Leslie Davidson wrote that the…

Retirement Board Breaks Deadlock, Re-Elects Thomas Gibson

March 6, 2024
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After weeks of controversy, the Belmont Contributory Retirement Board voted Wednesday to re-elect Thomas Gibson as the fifth member – immediately after unanimously voting to change the board’s investment strategy. Gibson has served on the board since 1996. He secured the seat…

Select Board Notes, March 4, 2024

March 6, 2024
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Override Impact Calculator The Board announced an override calculator has been added to the town website. It allows homeowners to enter their address, and the calculator will show how the $8.4 million override, if passed, will impact their property taxes. The calculator…
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