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Belmont Field Hockey Faces Andover in Elite 8 Matchup

November 8, 2024
Up to this point, the Belmont High School field hockey team has taken care of business as expected. Saturday, the Marauders have a chance to break through for an upset in the program’s first state quarterfinals appearance since 2015. The fifth-ranked Marauders…

Belmont Counters National Trend, Votes Blue

November 6, 2024
National results trickled in late Tuesday night, but Belmont's results were clear. In an election where 75% of registered voters in Belmont cast their ballots, Vice President Kamala Harris outpolled former President Donald Trump in Belmont, 10,568-2,828.…

Election Day Arrives

November 5, 2024
The polls have opened across Belmont. There was a steady stream of people heading to cast ballots at Precinct 2 Tuesday morning.…

A Year Later, Civil Service Negotiations Arrive at Impasse

November 4, 2024
A year after Town Meeting voted to have Belmont’s patrol officers exit the Civil Service program — a move it hoped would solve the department’s hiring problem — town administrators and police unions have arrived at an impasse in negotiations. Previous coverage…

The MBTA Communities Act Will Face Town Meeting Vote

November 4, 2024
Editor’s Note: Town Meeting members will vote on zoning changes mandated by the MBTA Communities Act. Leading up to the Nov. 18 meeting, The Voice will explore the nuances of the zoning changes and the reasons behind the change. This week, how…

The Complexity of a Larger Select Board

November 3, 2024
Come November, Town Meeting members will once again have the opportunity to consider increasing the Select Board from three to five members. The question was last raised in 2018 following a report to the Town Meeting, in which a committee studying the…
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Belmont Town Clerk is ready for an Unprecedented Election

November 2, 2024
Election Day is next week, but over at the Belmont Town Clerk’s office, it’s felt more like an election month. With the rise of early voting, Town Clerk Ellen O’Brien Cushman and her staff of three have been all-hands-on-deck for weeks, setting…

Belmont Teams Head to MIAA State Tournament

November 1, 2024
Can a Belmont High School fall sports team win a state championship this year? Marauders field hockey, girls volleyball and boys and girls soccer teams all hope so, earning spots in the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament, which kicks off this week.…
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A Celestial Light Show

October 11, 2024
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Aurora borealis, the Northern Lights, made another appearance over Belmont this week, and some residents shared their images of the show. According to the Royal Museums of Greenwich, the lights happen when electrically charged particulars emitted from the sun during a solar…
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Chenery Park Revitalization Moves Closer to Realization

October 11, 2024
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Three hypothetical design schemes for a new Chenery Park complex will be discussed later this month. “I’m personally really enjoying how engaged the community has been,” said Nichole O’Connell, who is spearheading the revitalization project with Laura Burnes. “I’m hoping that can…
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

October 10, 2024
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Belmont residents gathered at the Beech Street Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. According to hispanicheritagemonth.org, the month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Sept. 15 is Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and…
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Leonard St. Shop Closes, Will Refocus Online

October 8, 2024
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The Louis XVI Roll Cylinder desk, standing along the left-hand wall inside Styylish at 55 Leonard St., stands out. The finish on the kingwood veneer is flawless, glimmering under the lights. The intricate diamond-shaped, yew-wood inlay gives the cover a three-dimensional appearance.…
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Girls Soccer Sets Lofty Goals

October 6, 2024
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Last year, injuries decimated the Belmont girls soccer team. Senior Lena Marinell was off to a strong start with six goals and five assists over the first five games before an injury cost her the rest of the season. Sophomore Danica Zicha,…

Marauders of the Week

October 5, 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. Wynn Tenhor 1. Favorite school subject: AP Art 2.…

The Quiet, Impactful Work of Belmont Against Racism

October 2, 2024
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Though it largely goes unnoticed, those who do know of Belmont Against Racism know its impact is far-reaching. “The advocacy we do, you won’t see it on the street because it’s not visible, and that’s by design,” said recently elected President Didier…
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