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Middle School Teacher Denies Abuse Charges
July 28, 2026
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Belmont Teacher Arraigned on Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
Belmont Middle School technology teacher Leon Dyer, 45, pleaded not guilty Monday in Cambridge District Court to two counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, with charges stemming from searches in January and July. Prosecutors say Dyer initially told police his devices had been hacked but later admitted to downloading the images, insisting he never photographed children in his care. He was released on $7,500 bail and ordered to stay away from all Belmont public schools and a boys' summer camp while the case proceeds.
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Lisa Gibalerio Named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine
Belmont resident Lisa Gibalerio was named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine after state Rep. Dave Rogers nominated her for leading the Belmont Wellness Coalition and her work with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network since 2018.
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Belmont Author Profiles Biography of 19th-Century Cartoonist
Belmont resident Patrick Hoeppner's new book, 'The Life and Art of Thomas Nast,' documents the creator of iconic U.S. political symbols.
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Library Building Committee Meets Today to Review Construction Progress
Belmont's Library Building Committee meets today, July 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. to review progress on the town's library construction project.
Town of Belmont
ZBA Schedules Hearing for Proposed Mixed-Use Building on White Street
Belmont's Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid public hearing Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. on a proposal to build a two-story mixed-use building at 23 White Street.
Town of Belmont
Letter: Citizen Endorsement Backs Rep. Dave Rogers for Re-Election
A letter to the editor published today supports state Rep. Dave Rogers's re-election, citing his advocacy for local infrastructure and fair housing.
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Letter: Support for Daniel Lander for State Senate in Primary
A letter to the editor endorses Daniel Lander in the Democratic primary for State Senate, citing his commitment to working families and labor union backing.
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Flag Football Clinic Begins at Winn Brook
Belmont Recreation's flag football clinic for ages 7-14 runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Winn Brook Soccer Field 1.
Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center
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