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Providing Resources to Age in Place

Belmont seniors have spoken, and overwhelmingly, they want to remain in their homes as they age, reflecting nationwide sentiments. “People want to find ways to live in their home as long as possible,” said Ellen Sullivan, a board member of Belmont’s Council on Aging (COA) and a member of the Age Friendly Action Committee (AFAC). To give seniors tools and information on how to remain in their beloved residences, the COA and AFAC will hold a free Age in Place…

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Concentrating on her target, Olivia Chen, 5, threw her arrow like a javelin during a game of “pitch pot” on April 11, outside the Belmont Public Library. She and her 2-year-old sister Rylee were there enjoying activities and crafts at…

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Town Rakes in Non-Compliance Complaints for Leaf Blower Bylaw

April 23, 2026
Jan. 1 marked the official end of using combustion-powered leaf blowers in town, yet compliance remains a concern for residents and business owners alike. The leaf blower bylaw, which was written to include multiple stages, went into effect upon approval in February…

Butler Students Vote on New-Look Mascot

April 23, 2026
Students at Butler Elementary School joined the rest of Belmont in voting on April 6 and 7. They didn’t cast their votes for town moderator; instead, they voted on the official look for their school’s mascot. Unlike other schools in town, Butler…
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School Committee Notes, April 14, 2026

April 22, 2026
Electronics Policy The School Committee had its first discussion on a potential electronic device policy for the Belmont schools. While schools, notably Belmont High School, have policies on cell phones and electronic devices, this policy would be a district-wide standard. School Committee…

Survey Collects Town Meeting Feedback

April 22, 2026
In a survey that garnered responses from nearly half the Town Meeting membership, 71% said Town Meeting should be a hybrid between in-person and remote. Of the 140 responses, 31, or 22%, said hybrid meetings should be offered only to those who…

Bill Aims to Provide Support to Family Caregivers

April 21, 2026
Wendy Drexler had been her husband’s caregiver for several years when she walked into the bathroom to find him brushing his teeth with a razor and some muscle cream. “That was a threshold moment, where it just became clear I couldn’t keep…

Jonathan Libby Appointed Student Services Director

April 18, 2026
Jonathan Libby was appointed Student Services Director by the Belmont School Committee on March 24 after serving as the interim director since November. Prior to becoming the interim director, Libby was the assistant director of Student Services. He joined the district in…

See This Year’s Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients

April 17, 2026
The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) officially announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Awards. The awards recognize the “extraordinary contributions made by teachers in the Belmont Public Schools,” according to the FBE. Community members and students nominate teachers from across…
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Providing Resources to Age in Place

April 26, 2026
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Belmont seniors have spoken, and overwhelmingly, they want to remain in their homes as they age, reflecting nationwide sentiments. “People want to find ways to live in their home as long as possible,” said Ellen Sullivan, a board member of Belmont’s Council…

Farm Boasts Deep Roots in Belmont

April 25, 2026
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Nestled away in an unassuming neighborhood abutting the Cambridge line is Belmont Acres Farm, the town’s last remaining connection to its history as a community of fruit farms and market gardens. “We’re really, really fortunate,” said Henry Ogilby, whose family has owned…

Butler Students Vote on New-Look Mascot

April 23, 2026
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Students at Butler Elementary School joined the rest of Belmont in voting on April 6 and 7. They didn’t cast their votes for town moderator; instead, they voted on the official look for their school’s mascot. Unlike other schools in town, Butler…

BHS Sports Wrap (April 13 – April 18)

April 22, 2026
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Girls Lacrosse: The Marauders continued their strong start to the season, and improved to 6-1, steamrolling Arlington 16-6 on April 13, with senior captains Niamh Lesnik (eight goals, one assist) and Nora Goulding (one goal, four assists) providing the attacking firepower. Two…
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School Committee Notes, April 14, 2026

April 22, 2026
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Electronics Policy The School Committee had its first discussion on a potential electronic device policy for the Belmont schools. While schools, notably Belmont High School, have policies on cell phones and electronic devices, this policy would be a district-wide standard. School Committee…

Survey Collects Town Meeting Feedback

April 22, 2026
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In a survey that garnered responses from nearly half the Town Meeting membership, 71% said Town Meeting should be a hybrid between in-person and remote. Of the 140 responses, 31, or 22%, said hybrid meetings should be offered only to those who…

Bill Aims to Provide Support to Family Caregivers

April 21, 2026
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Wendy Drexler had been her husband’s caregiver for several years when she walked into the bathroom to find him brushing his teeth with a razor and some muscle cream. “That was a threshold moment, where it just became clear I couldn’t keep…

The Film Festival Returns for 25th Year

April 18, 2026
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It all started 25 years ago with Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas and a movie,”Babes in Arms.” Now, the International Film Festival, presented by Belmont World Film, has become a staple for the community, embracing movies and multiculturalism. The festival’s opening ceremony took place on…
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