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Commuters Face Hardships in Second Day of Red Line Shutdown

Belmont and Greater Boston commuters faced mounting delays and crowded shuttle buses Wednesday, July 22, during the second day of a planned 10-day Red Line suspension between Alewife and Park Street. The shutdown, which began July 21 and runs through July 30, has halted service through all Cambridge stations while crews carry out infrastructure repairs, leaving riders to navigate shuttle buses and alternate routes. Riders report trips that once took 20 minutes stretching well beyond an hour during the busiest periods.

The Traveler

Belmont Public Schools to Extend Student Day by 15 Minutes Next Year

Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, the student day will be extended by 15 minutes at all Belmont schools; new start and end times have been shared for families to plan ahead.

Town of Belmont

Belmont Sports Complex Rink Reopens After Dehumidifier Failure

The Concord Avenue rink reopened Thursday, July 23, after a week-long shutdown caused by a broken rooftop dehumidifier; a temporary unit is now in use.

The Belmont Voice

Select Board Set to Meet Monday, July 27

The Belmont Select Board's next meeting is Monday, July 27, with the agenda and video link posted on the Belmont Agenda Center.

Town of Belmont

First Church Raises Nearly $4,000 for Cuba Mosquito Nets

First Church in Belmont's Legacy of Slavery Project announced July 23 that it raised $3,873 to send mosquito nets to a rural Cuban community facing viral illness outbreaks.

The Belmont Voice

Hill's Crossing Zoning Overlay Office Hours at Town Hall

The Office of Planning and Building held open office hours Friday, July 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Town Hall Conference Room 4 to discuss the proposed Hill's Crossing Zoning Overlay project.

Town of Belmont

Fiber Creatives Gathering Held at Belmont Library

The Belmont Public Library hosted its weekly social and crafting session for knitters, crocheters, and quilters Friday, July 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Waverley Oaks Meeting Room.

Belmont Public Library

Drop-in English Conversation Class Hosted at Public Library

Adult English language learners were invited to a free drop-in conversation practice session at the Belmont Public Library Friday, July 24, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the Underwood History Room.

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Protected Robins Postpone Historic Copper Beech Tree Removal

Removal of Belmont's 150-plus-year-old copper beech tree on Concord Avenue was postponed July 20 after an arborist found a nest of federally protected American robins with nestlings in its branches.

The Belmont Voice

Democratic Town Committee Chairs Endorse Senator Will Brownsberger

Co-chairs of the Belmont Democratic Town Committee published a letter July 24 endorsing incumbent State Senator Will Brownsberger for re-election, citing his policy expertise and advocacy for local schools and projects.

The Belmont Voice

Nomita Ganguly Launches Bid to Challenge Rep. Dave Rogers

Longtime legislative advocate Nomita Ganguly announced her candidacy July 21, challenging incumbent Dave Rogers for the 24th Middlesex District State Representative seat.

The Belmont Voice

Public Skate Runs Friday Afternoon at the Rink

Public Skate is scheduled Friday, July 24, from 2 to 5:50 p.m. at the Belmont Sports Complex rink, with online signup or pay-at-the-door options.

Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center

Fitness-Gear Hobby Swap Planned at the Library

Belmont Public Library hosted a rescheduled hobby swap for exercise and fitness gear Friday, July 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Classroom.

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