Dave Watkins

The Belmont School Committee has ratified a new contract with the Belmont Education Association after more than 19 months of negotiations, collaboration, compromise and mediation, the district announced. Town Hall has also set a hybrid community forum for Monday, August 3, and the Frien…

Belmont's long-delayed copper beech tree removal is finally back on schedule for next week. The town had postponed the work in July after nesting robins were discovered in the tree, but Belmont Patch reports the removal is now proceeding, ending a monthslong pause on the closely watched…

A flash flood watch and a postponed library concert marked a quiet news day in Belmont. The Belmont Public Library announced the Classic Groove Band's Kiddie Concert is postponed from its original date to Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threat…

Belmont's Town Clerk set new primary election ballot colors effective September 1, 2026, as the Health Department pushes back-to-school vaccine appointments for students and residents 18 and under. Belmont Public Schools has also opened registration for the 2026-2027 school year, encour…

A Belmont middle school teacher was arrested Saturday on child pornography charges, prompting a district outreach to families. State police identified the teacher, who also worked at a summer camp in Middleborough, as Leon Dyer, according to WCVB's report on the arrest. CBS News Boston …

Belmont's School Committee finalized new contracts with the teachers union after a long bargaining process, while a tree removal was delayed for wildlife. The Belmont School Committee approved ratified contracts with the Belmont Education Association following more than 19 months of neg…

Two Belmont kids had a surprise meeting with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, according to Belmont Patch. The Library Building Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 28, while the Board of Health and Recreation Commission both convene Monday, July 27. The MBTA's 10-day…

Belmont Police warned residents Wednesday about a wave of fraudulent emails circulating in town, urging caution before clicking unfamiliar links. The alert came as Belmont Public Schools opened registration for the 2026-2027 school year and the town's ice rink, closed for weeks over hum…

The MBTA suspended Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days starting today, July 21. The shutdown, running through July 30, sends Belmont commuters looking for shuttle buses or alternate routes into Boston. Meanwhile Select Board member Taylor Yates will hold office …