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Select Board Notes, Oct. 21, 2024

October 24, 2024
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
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
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
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
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…
Keith Murphy and Hanneke Cassel will perform as part of Cassel's residency at Belmont High School. (Hanneke Cassel/Courtesy Photo)
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Acclaimed Fiddler Hanneke Cassel Brings Folk Music to Belmont Schools

October 21, 2024
The Belmont High School auditorium will soon be reverberating with the sounds of Scottish-inspired folk melodies, as student musicians play with internationally acclaimed fiddler Hanneke Cassel and guitarist Keith Murphy. During a two-day residency taking place Oct. 21-22, Cassel will lead fiddling…
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Crossroads of Sound Bridges Diverse Music Traditions

October 20, 2024
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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Debate Grows Over Redevelopment of West of Harris Fields

October 17, 2024
With a new funding request to consider, the ongoing debate around the desired use of the West of Harris Fields is heating up. On Sept. 30, Town Administrator Patrice Garvin, on behalf of the town, applied for funding from the Community Preservation…
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September 15, 2024
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Hockey Rink Project on Time, on Budget Members of the Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee shared a report with the board on the status of the rink project, which had its groundbreaking last week. Chair Mark Haley said the project is on…

Belmont Town Day Celebrates 35 Years on Sunday

September 13, 2024
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As many as 90 businesses and vendors will take over the downtown area on Sunday for the 35th annual Belmont Town Day. “It’s grown quite a bit,” said Gerry Dickhaut, who has been running the event since its inception. “The first five…

COA Seeking More Say In Reconfiguration Plan

September 12, 2024
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In a joint meeting with the Select Board Monday night, members of the Council on Aging continued to criticize plans to merge the Recreation Department, Council on Aging, and Veterans Services under one administrative umbrella, arguing for more inclusion in the discussions…

Cheer Team Rebuilds, Focuses On Return to Regionals

September 8, 2024
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Redemption. That’s what’s on the minds of Eliza Murtaugh and Kathryn Donovan, the cheerleading coaches at Belmont High School. The “package deal” pair is entering its second year leading the program they once competed for as students. By the time Regionals rolled…

Belmont Student Musician Has a Jazzy Summer

September 7, 2024
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While some kids played video games during the COVID-19 shutdown, Ryan Park did something else. He got good at trumpet. Of course, he was already on his way with two musicians for siblings. His older brother Alex and older sister Chloe play…

It’s Official: Rink Project Breaks Ground

September 6, 2024
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Construction of the new ice rink has begun, and on Thursday, Town officials and residents gathered to mark the ceremonial start of the project. The rink is expected to open next September. “We are building more than a rink; it’s a community…

Belmont School Food Services Embrace Greener Alternatives

September 6, 2024
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In the cafeteria of Chenery Upper Elementary School, students—called trash bashers—help their peers navigate the differences between composting, recycling, and trash. In the kitchens of all seven schools, investments in new equipment are shifting from gas to electric. Food is primarily locally…

Primary Day Draws 21% of Belmont Voters

September 4, 2024
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Democrat Mara Dolan outpolled veteran Governor’s Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney in Belmont Tuesday, mirroring statewide results. Dolan outpolled Devaney statewide 52-48%. She faces no challenger in the general election. The unofficial Belmont outcome was 1,635-1403. The town enjoyed about 21% voter turnout,…
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Belmont Schools Hammering Out Contracts as Summer Ends

August 31, 2024
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With a year to go before contracts expire, a date has not yet been set for negotiating contracts for four units of the Belmont Education Association. Those units include the educators; directors, assistant directors, and assistant principals; administrative assistants and clerical aids;…

Town Strives to Continue Vital COA Service

August 30, 2024
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At 82, Belmont resident Sally Sennott relies on the Council on Aging — not just for its many classes, where she has found a community, but also for its more practical services, such as transportation to her medical appointments. “The older you…

The Growing Popularity of Ultimate

August 29, 2024
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Ultimate is the quintessential egalitarian sport. Played on a 120-yard field between teams of seven players to a side, it’s a game and a community in one package. The rules read like something cobbled together on the fly — teams start in…
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New Chief Innovation Officer Steps into Role

August 28, 2024
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A new face has joined the staff at Belmont Town Hall. Chris McClure was hired this summer to serve as the town’s first chief innovation officer, a new role that will oversee the town’s Information Technology (IT) Department. His first day was…
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Pizzi Race Draws Crowds, Raises Money

August 26, 2024
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More than 300 runners stepped off under perfect conditions Sunday morning, competing in the Becca Pizzi 5K, the ninth year the race has wound through Belmont’s streets. Proceeds from the event support the Becca Pizzi Foundation, which raises money for scholarships and…
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