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Leonard St. Shop Closes, Will Refocus Online

October 8, 2024

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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Citizen’s Petition Seeks to Increase Select Board from Three Members to Five

October 7, 2024

More than 260 signatures have been gathered in support of a citizens’ petition for a special Town Meeting next month to consider the question of whether to increase the number of Select Board members from three to five. According to Carol Berberian,…

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Monitors providing up-to-the-minute data on the new school solar panels

October 7, 2024

They generate energy and cut down on carbon emissions, but just how much of a difference are the rooftop solar panels at the new Belmont Middle and High School making? Thanks to the efforts of the student-run Climate Action Club, students, teachers,…

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Girls Soccer Sets Lofty Goals

October 6, 2024

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,…

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Marauders of the Week

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

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Superintendent Lays Out 2024-2027 Priorities in Updated Strategic Plan

October 5, 2024

When Superintendent Jill Geiser presented a draft of her strategic plan at a School Committee meeting on Sept. 24, she highlighted three main priorities for the next three years: academic excellence and equity, social-emotional well-being, belonging and engagement, and family and community…

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Town Officials, Residents Weigh in on Purecoat Redevelopment Proposal

October 3, 2024

With a clearer image of the owner’s plans for Purecoat North, the question of whether the town should allow its redevelopment under the MBTA Communities Act remains up for debate. Laurence Tosi, whose family has owned the metal-plate-making company at the corner…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Honors the Rich Cultures of Belmont

October 2, 2024

When Maribel Carvajal de Salazar started organizing Belmont’s annual National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in 2022, she had no idea that the event would one day grow to include tables representing residents from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Dominican…

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The Quiet, Impactful Work of Belmont Against Racism

October 2, 2024

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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Through Rain, 9th Annual Soccer Night in Belmont Remains a Success

October 1, 2024

When Sarah Yu first started playing soccer with the white team in the Belmont youth program, she opted to pick dandelions over scoring goals. Dana Lehr, Owen Filler, and Andrew Schreiner started playing soccer on the blue team together as neighbors coached…

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Obituary: Marshall James Levy

Marshall James Levy of Milton passed away at his home…

Belmont Families Honor Crossing Guard Reuben “Ruby” Wheeler

By Maile Blume, Belmont Voice staff Nicole Wheeler remembers her…

Family of Accomplished Violinist Dana Chang To Continue Daughter’s Legacy

She was a track and cross-country runner and an aspiring…

Obituary: Amy Judith Tananbaum

Amy Judith Tananbaum of Belmont died on Tuesday, Sept. 17,…

Obituary: Timothy McMillan

Timothy McMillan passed away on Sept. 10, 2024, due to…

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On First Anniversary, Belmont Man Recalls Aftermath of Devastating Maui Fire

August 8, 2024

by Mary Byrne

Belmont resident Ken Krilla was working at the Littleton Parks and Recreation Department last October when he received a call from his brother, asking him to board a flight to Hawaii just a few days later. “He said, ‘We got a gig…

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Belmont Market To Recognize National Farmers Market Week

August 7, 2024

by Mary Byrne

On Aug. 8, the Belmont Farmers’ Market will recognize National Farmers Market week with a visit from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle. According to Hal Shubin, chair of the Market Committee for the Belmont Farmers’ Market, Randle will read…

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Belmont High Athletes Launch Program to Mentor Younger Students

August 6, 2024

by Kaninika Dey

The idea for Belmont Athletics Development Association (BADA) was born this spring through conversations between founders Royce Pang, Thomas Borkowski and Sophia Pang. The intention? To help prepare younger athletes — those between the ages of 7 and 15 — for high…

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Belmont to Recognize Purple Heart Day

August 6, 2024

by Contributor

By Jonah Leibholz, Belmont Voice correspondent Belmont will join communities across the United States Wednesday honoring distinguished veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart. In Belmont, a ceremony will take place Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Belmont Veterans Memorial at…

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Belmont Resident, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Celebrates 100 Years

August 6, 2024

by Julie M. Cohen

Surrounded by family, friends, and a group of other local veterans, Bob Young recently celebrated his 100th birthday at the Beech Street Center. Young, who was born Aug. 8, 1924, has been a resident of Belmont for 65 years. Originally from Maine,…

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Winn Brook PTA Raises $125,000 Toward Paddle Fan Installation

August 5, 2024

by Mary Byrne

More than 40 new paddle fans will be installed this summer at Winn Brook Elementary School, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Following the School Committee’s recent acceptance of a $125,000 donation from Winn Brook PTA last…

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At 13, Belmont Hill Soccer Star Hoping to Represent Albania in International Play

August 4, 2024

by Greg Levinsky

Ben Marashi knew the stakes. A strong performance with his Intercontinental Football Academy of New England (IFA) against Westchester FC meant a memorable first impression on a scout for the Albanian youth national team, creating an opportunity to break into the pipeline…

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A Legacy of Stories: Local Production Company Preserves Family Memories

August 3, 2024

by Jesse Floyd

Family mythology is the idea that every person has a story to tell, that you don’t need to be a king or a kingmaker to be interesting. “You don’t have to be Oprah Winfrey to have an interesting story,” said Belmont resident…

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Fire Department Faces High Turnover, Looks to Start Paramedic Training Program

August 2, 2024

by Mary Byrne

Of the four employees to leave the Fire Department this past spring, three were paramedics. And while their positions have since been filled, three of the new hires are EMTs, or emergency medical technicians, according to Fire Chief David DeStefano. Unlike paramedics,…

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Belmont Branch Among TD Bank Locations To Close

August 2, 2024

by Mary Byrne

Seven branches of TD Bank are expected to close this fall, with the location on Trapelo Road among them. “As one of the nation’s top 10 banks, TD Bank continuously evolves its business to better serve its customers, colleagues and communities and…

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Making Your Own Summer Work

August 2, 2024

by Mary Byrne

The school year at Belmont High had barely wrapped up when Lina Ye came up with an idea for how to keep busy through the summer. “I figured people might need work for the summer,” said Ye, 16. “I thought I should…

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Select Board Notes: July 22, 2024

August 1, 2024

by Mary Byrne

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Aaron Aaron Pikcilingis’ name. Purple Heart Day Ceremony The National Purple Heart Day Observance Ceremony will take place at the Belmont Veterans Memorial on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The…

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Local Nonprofit Awards $44,000 in Scholarships

July 31, 2024

by Kaninika Dey

When the Belmont High School Class of 1959 met at their 50-year high school reunion in 2009, they decided they wanted to do something to give back to their high school. From those early discussions grew the Alumni and Friends of Belmont…

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Renascence Aesthetic Dermatology Comes to Belmont

July 30, 2024

by Contributor

A new clinic on Belmont Street combines the feeling of a spa with that of a dermatology office, providing patrons with a spot for all their dermatologic needs. Renascence is for “anyone who wants to look like a refreshed, more youthful version…

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Select Board Chooses Assessor, Defers Decision on Second Board Member

July 29, 2024

by Mary Byrne

With a unanimous show of support, the Select Board appointed Precinct 6 Town Meeting member Daniel Barry to the Board of Assessors for a term expiring in 2026. The decision was less straightforward for the board’s second candidate, Precinct 7 Town Meeting…

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A Dose of Donna: Belmont Blogger’s Book Dispenses Life Advice

July 29, 2024

by Contributor

Did you ever have a colleague whom you could trust with your deepest concerns, fears and secrets? Someone to mentor you, boost you up and listen to you rant when things just got to be too much to manage? For a long…

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Local Athletes Give Archery a Shot

July 28, 2024

by Julie M. Cohen

Already a veteran archer at 11 years old, Gwen Wagner is looking forward to watching world-class archery during the 2024 Paris Olympics. “It’s super inspiring,” said Wagner, a soon-to-be sixth-grade student at Chenery Upper Elementary. The medal round in archery begins July…

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A Decade of Feeling at Home in My Other Kitchen

July 27, 2024

by Julie M. Cohen

As Anna Stifano waited for her order, rich aromas permeated the aptly named restaurant. A regular customer of My Other Kitchen, she eagerly relayed why she has been returning again and again as the warm eatery celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary. “The…

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