Two new patrol officers sworn in at Town Hall

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Belmont Police swears in two new patrol officers

Officers Emily Ricci and Robert Ludwig were sworn in at Town Hall on Monday, Aug. 3, and begin work immediately, according to Police Chief Shane Smith. They are among the first officers Smith has hired since becoming chief on May 4. Ricci joined the department as a dispatcher in 2024 after three years with the Richland County Sheriff's Department in South Carolina, while Ludwig, an Air Force veteran, previously served in the Dracut and Carlisle police departments.

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Charles River Food Co-op tops 1,000 members, wins award

The tri-town Charles River Food Co-op surpassed 1,000 member-owners and won a national startup food cooperative award, the co-op announced Aug. 5.

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Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill meets remotely tonight

The Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill holds a remote public meeting tonight, Aug. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Summer worship service hosted at First Armenian Church tonight

First Armenian Church of Belmont hosts its 'Summer Gathering' contemporary worship service and fellowship tonight, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

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Open Play Mah Jongg session at Belmont Public Library tonight

Belmont Public Library hosts an Open Play Mah Jongg session for American Mah Jongg players tonight, Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.

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Obituary: Widener Library figure Edward B. Doctoroff

Edward 'Eddie' Barry Doctoroff, a Belmont High School alumnus and longtime Widener Library administrator, died July 23 at age 76; his obituary was published Aug. 4.

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5th Congressional District candidates forum held virtually tonight

Democratic primary candidates Tarik Samman and Jonathan Paz discuss key issues at a virtual forum tonight, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.

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Science Heroes brings hands-on demos to library today

Science Heroes Presents: Digging It offers hands-on science demonstrations for families today, Aug. 5, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. in Morrissey Hall at Belmont Public Library, as part of summer reading.

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One-on-one tech help offered at the library today

Belmont Public Library holds a One-on-One Tech Help session today, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Community Classroom for help with e-resources, computers, and mobile devices.

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Tarot Study Group meets to discuss Pentacles today

The Tarot Study Group meets today, Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Waverley Oaks Meeting Room at Belmont Public Library to discuss the Minor Arcana suit of Pentacles.

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