By Dave Watkins in News — 25 Sep 2026

Chenery roof funding delayed as cost hits $7.5M

Board delays Chenery roof funding as cost hits $7.5M. Belmont's Select Board put off funding for the Chenery Middle School roof project after its cost estimate jumped to $7.5 million, a leap Town Administrator Patrice Garvin said makes covering it from reserves alone nearly impossible.Belmont News
Warrant Committee re-elects Rickter, creates new post. Belmont's Warrant Committee re-elected Paul Rickter as chair and created a new "report coordinator" role ahead of the November 16-18 Special Town Meeting, as members raised concerns about the town's reserve ratio and possible federal cuts to school technology funding.Belmont News

Coastal storm expected Friday through Monday. Belmont's Emergency Management Agency warned that a coastal storm is expected to hit the region from Friday evening through Monday. Belmont Patch separately forecast winds over 60 mph and up to six inches of rain.Town of Belmont
Early in-person voting set for Oct. 17-30. Belmont Town Hall will offer in-person early voting from October 17 through October 30, the town announced, with a full schedule posted online ahead of the fall election.Town of Belmont
Three Belmont High Marauders honored this week. Belmont Patch's morning newsletter highlighted three Belmont High School Marauders receiving recognition this week, though its preview did not name them or specify the honor.Belmont Patch
Belmont field hockey hosts Walpole today. Belmont's field hockey team was scheduled to play a non-conference game against Walpole on Friday, September 25, according to MaxPreps' game listing.MaxPreps

Mon, Sep 28: Water service interruption planned on three streets. Belmont plans a water service interruption on Church, Lexington and Belmont streets on September 28 as part of a project to improve water quality and system reliability in the neighborhood.Town of Belmont
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00 a.m.: Contributory Retirement Board meets Monday. Belmont's Contributory Retirement Board holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 19 Moore Street.Town of Belmont
Mon, Sep 28: Select Board holds hybrid meeting Monday. Belmont's Select Board is scheduled to meet in a hybrid session Monday, September 28, according to the town's online calendar.Town of Belmont
Tue, Sep 29, 7:00 p.m.: Moderator Advisory Council meets remotely Tuesday. Belmont's Moderator Advisory Council holds a remote meeting Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.Town of Belmont
Thu, Oct 1: Belmont soccer travels to Woburn Memorial. Belmont's soccer team plays a conference match at Woburn Memorial on Thursday, October 1, according to MaxPreps' schedule listing.MaxPreps

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