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Select Board Notes, April 26, 2024

Compliance Addressed Town Administrator Patrice Garvin updated the board on three restaurants that had not complied with the requirements of their licenses. One, Gregory’s House of Pizza on Leonard Street, had completed the necessary work and received its license. According to Garvin, Shine’s Fresh Asian has worked to reach compliance. Fire Chief David DeStefano told the board the restaurant had fixed issues with the fire suppression system and had pulled permits for electrical work that needed to be done. The…

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Recount Confirms That Board of Assessors to be Appointed

Following a recount of votes on Thursday, the Board of Assessors will officially become an…

News·Obituaries

DPW Employee Leaves a Lasting Legacy

By Holly Camero, Belmont Voice correspondent Gino Villa may have looked tough, but those who…

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Select Board Seeks Community Path Compromise

The plans for Phase 2 of the Community Path bring the project into conflict with…

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After Nearly Two Decades, Town Clock is Back in Service

By Jesse A. Floyd, Belmont Voice staff For the first time in nearly two decades,…

April 2024 Elections

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Business

Belmont Resident Reels in Pair of Architectural Awards

By Susanne Beck, Belmont Voice correspondent Belmont resident and prize-winning architect Charlie Rose is known for an uncluttered aesthetic, meaning…

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Business·News

Westcott Mercantile Celebrates 10 Years in Belmont Center

It’s hard to believe Westcott Mercantile has only been in Belmont Center for 10 years. With its quirky displays, friendly…

Business·News

‘A Hobby, Not a Business’: Dick’s Place Owner Looks to Sell

As a young boy, Richard “Dick” Chandler used to marvel at the antique furniture in the old homes on Brattle…

Business·Lifestyle

The Squabblin’ Goblin: A Game Changer for Tabletop Fans

Mortal enemies brandished intimidating weapons, facing off in an epic clash of good against evil. While deadly skirmishes caused multiple…

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Business

Belmont Center Business Owner Rachel Walters Has First-Hand Connection to Oscar Winner

One might not expect a corn farmer to become a lead designer for the Jessica Simpson Collection, designer of Academy…

Lifestyle

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Lifestyle·News

In Dogged Pursuit of Well-Behaved Canines

With warmer weather nearing and the recently approved Paws in the Park off-leash pilot program starting, residents will likely see more dogs scampering freely in several town fields. Proper training is vital for that plan to be successful and for…

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Lifestyle·News

A ‘Whirlwind’ Experience: Belmont Woman Wins Big on ‘The Price Is Right’

If you happened to watch “The Price Is Right” on April 1, you were joined by dozens of others on the East Coast who tuned in to support a Belmont…

Arts·Lifestyle

Belmont Stars Lace Up for Charity Dance-Off

Ten local celebrities will lace up their dance shoes on Friday, April 5, with the return of Dancing with the Belmont Stars, hosted by the Belmont Woman’s Club. “Dancing with…

Business·Lifestyle

The Squabblin’ Goblin: A Game Changer for Tabletop Fans

Mortal enemies brandished intimidating weapons, facing off in an epic clash of good against evil. While deadly skirmishes caused multiple casualties on the battlefield, there was nothing but camaraderie on…

Arts

whole bunch of kids playing wind instruments.

Arts

Belmont Pops Celebrates 50 Years of Student Music

It’s been a tradition for 50 years at Belmont High School: ending the school year with a festival of popular…

Arts

The Belmont Dramatic Club; A Showstopper for 120 Years

Not only has the Belmont Dramatic Club been providing inexpensive entertainment and volunteer opportunities to the community for 120 years,…

Arts·News

Belmont’s Shining Stars

Photos by Isabel Miranda/Belmont Voice The stars were out in Belmont Friday night for the Belmont Woman’s Club’s Dancing With…

Sports

Sports

The Motivation Behind The Marathon

Several Belmont residents were among the thousands of runners at the starting line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. They…

Sports

Updated: Belmont Marauders Training For Spring Season

The winter tournaments are over, and thoughts have turned to playing games out doors. The Voice asked Belmont High School…

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Sports

Arlington-Belmont Crew Team Looking to Grow

On most winter evenings, a group of rowers from Belmont and Arlington High Schools work out on ergometers at a…

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Select Board Notes, April 26, 2024

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Recount Confirms That Board of Assessors to be Appointed

May 3, 2024

Following a recount of votes on Thursday, the Board of Assessors will officially become an appointed position rather than an elected one. On the April 2 election ballot, Question 2 — whether the Board of Assessors should be appointed rather than elected…

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Select Board Seeks Community Path Compromise

May 2, 2024

The plans for Phase 2 of the Community Path bring the project into conflict with the Belmont Housing Authority because a critical piece of infrastructure encroaches on land owned by the Authority, which has plans for redevelopment. The Select Board meeting Thursday…

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After Nearly Two Decades, Town Clock is Back in Service

May 1, 2024

By Jesse A. Floyd, Belmont Voice staff For the first time in nearly two decades, the clock in the tower of the Belmont Unitarian Universalist Church is keeping accurate time after extensive renovation. Some of the work on the mechanics of the…

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Water and Sewer Rates to Increase, Effective July 1

April 30, 2024

Water and sewer rates will increase by 4% and 8%, respectively, in the upcoming fiscal year. The new rates will be reflected in the Aug. 1 bills for water consumption in July. The increases, approved by the Select Board this month, aim…

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Annual Town Meeting Kicks Off, Approves Three Zoning Amendments

April 30, 2024

Town Meeting members approved the first handful of warrant articles Monday night, including several housekeeping articles and three amendments to the zoning bylaws. Several more nights lie ahead for Town Meeting members, who will be asked to approve 24 articles. Six were…

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Updated: ‘Drastic Cuts’ Needed to Address $4 Million Deficit in Municipal Rink Project

April 30, 2024

Drastic cuts of roughly $4 million are needed to bring the municipal rink’s total cost down to the $30 million budgeted for its design and construction. The Municipal Skating Rink Building Committee is looking for ways to address the projected cost being…

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Belmont Resident Reels in Pair of Architectural Awards

April 30, 2024

By Susanne Beck, Belmont Voice correspondent Belmont resident and prize-winning architect Charlie Rose is known for an uncluttered aesthetic, meaning he has plenty of empty shelf space in his modernist home perched high on the town hill. Chances are, though, his office…

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Celebrating Community: Beth El Temple Center Hosts Community Seder

April 29, 2024

For almost 30 years, Belmont’s Beth El Temple Center has been welcoming people into its Concord Avenue space to mark the Jewish holiday of Passover with a community Seder. “The Passover Seder is a service, over a dinner meal, that tells the…

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Annual Bird Count May 11

April 29, 2024

Annual Bird Count May 11 Bird-a-thon, Mass Audubon’s annual statewide species identification competition, returns May 10 and May 11, when hundreds of birding enthusiasts of all abilities and backgrounds will engage in a friendly but focused competition to identify the most species…