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Transformer Will Remain on Leonard Street For Now

November 15, 2024
The transformer on Leonard Street is hard to miss. The hulking steel box with faded green paint surrounded by decaying Jersey barriers looks out of place because it is. The transformer was installed about 11 months ago to supply power to the…

Marauder of the Week for Nov. 15, 2024

November 14, 2024
Charlotte Mayall 1. Favorite school subject: Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers Dr. Shea (Modern World History) & Mrs. Carew (Algebra 1 and 2) 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to you: Belmont Girls Lacrosse 4. What are you most proud…

Town Seeks Input on Potential Uses of Opioid Settlement Funds

November 14, 2024
For the next several weeks, the Belmont Health Department will seek community input on how best to spend the town’s opioid settlement money. According to the town, allocations of roughly $30,000 to $50,000 will be distributed annually in Belmont until 2038. “We…
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The Intent and Impact of the MBTA Communities Act

November 12, 2024
The MBTA Communities Act rezoning maps are drawn, and town boards have weighed in on each iteration’s pros and cons. The town meeting will convene on Nov. 18, and members will then decide which plan Belmont will send to the state for…

Marauder of the Week for Nov. 1, 2024

November 12, 2024
Matthew Padilla 1. Favorite school subject: Social Studies 2. Most influential classes / teachers APUSH with Ms. White, AP Modern World with Ms. Pasternak, French with Ms. El-Gamel, AP Psychology with Ms. Dashoff, and Alg2 with Mr. George 3. Extracurriculars that have…
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Waverley VFW Post 1272 Marks 100th Anniversary

November 10, 2024
The world marked many pivotal milestones in 1924, including the inaugural Winter Olympics and the first successful around-the-world flight. Closer to home, a small group of Belmont veterans created an institution that is also marking its centennial: the Waverley VFW Post 1272.…
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Foundation Donates $3 Million to Belmont

November 9, 2024
About a decade ago, the swimming pool project was up against the wire. Construction bids had been returned, and — much to the dismay of the Underwood Pool Building Committee — there was a $388,000 shortfall. “I was a volunteer working on…
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Select Board Notes: Nov. 4, 2024

November 9, 2024
Beech Street Center Walkway Improvements Town Administrator Patrice Garvin told the Select Board Monday night that the Facilities Department is working with Interim Council on Aging Director Brandon Fitts to improve the walkways at the Beech Street Center. The plan, she explained,…
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Voters to Decide Future of MCAS Graduation Requirement

October 29, 2024
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Families with students on individualized education programs (IEPs) sometimes go to great lengths to avoid the repercussions of not passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam, which bars approximately 700 students statewide from graduating every year. According to the Massachusetts Department…
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Belmont Resident is the Right Man in an Emergency

October 26, 2024
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At the height of the pandemic, emergency physician and Belmont resident Carl Dahlberg found himself working at an emergency department in Texas. “There were an enormous number of people on the vents down there with COVID-19,” he recalled. “If you were on…

Select Board Notes, Oct. 21, 2024

October 24, 2024
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Town Hall Trick or Treat Town Hall Trick or Treat will take place on Monday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. For those two hours, residents are invited to Town Hall for trick-or-treating, food, music and games. Attendees are encouraged to…
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Town Meeting To Convene on Consecutive Nights

October 24, 2024
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To avoid meeting during Thanksgiving week, the Town Meeting schedule has been revised to occur on consecutive days during the week of Nov. 18. According to an email from Town Moderator Michael Widmer, the three dates scheduled for the Town Meeting are…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 18, 2024

October 23, 2024
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Jaylene Rodriguez 1. Favorite school subject: AP Psychology and Math 2. Most influential classes / teachers Geometry with Mrs. Shah, Global Leadership with Dr. Shea, Algebra 2 with Mr. George, and English with Ms. Block 3. Extracurriculars that have been meaningful to…
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Teacher and Activist John Bell Shares A Way Forward

October 22, 2024
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Buddhist teacher and Belmont resident John Bell illuminates the interwoven threads of spirituality, emotional healing, and social justice, offering the world a roadmap for collective healing, navigating the climate crisis, and building beloved communities. His book “Unbroken Wholeness” combines his decades of…

Marauders of the Week for Oct. 11

October 21, 2024
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The Marauder of the Week program at Belmont High School recognizes members of the senior class for contributions they have made to the school and community. The information is provided by Belmont High School. Emily Caputo 1. Favorite school subject: Science and Math…
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Crossroads of Sound Bridges Diverse Music Traditions

October 20, 2024
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In its third installment, the concert series Crossroads of Sound will feature Iranian music, weaving traditional sounds with contemporary influences. According to marketing materials for the event, the Crossroads of Sound series was born from a vision of “uniting local talent to…
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