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Early Voting Opens for Sept. 1 State Primary
August 9, 2026
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Early Voting Opens for September 1 State Primary
Belmont voters can now cast early in-person ballots at Town Hall ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary. Early voting runs until noon on Friday, Aug. 28. After that deadline, voters will need to go to their polling place on Election Day, when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Town of Belmont
Belmont Native Recalls Founding Woods Hole Film Festival
Belmont native Kate Davis, co-founder of the Woods Hole Film Festival, reflected on the festival's 1991 origins and her Belmont roots in a story published Aug. 5, 2026.
The Belmont Voice
First Armenian Church Holds Summer Sunday Service
First Armenian Church holds a Summer Sunday Service today, Aug. 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 380 Concord Avenue in Belmont.
First Armenian Church
Belmont Church Youth Camp Starts Today
First Armenian Church's Camp Arevelk for ages 10-17 begins today, Aug. 9, at noon and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15, at Adirondack Woodcraft Camp in Old Forge, New York.
First Armenian Church
Resident Letter Backs Brownsberger for State Senate
In a letter, Belmont resident Fran Yuan voices support for State Senator Will Brownsberger, citing his role in securing aid for the town's schools, community path, and new library.
The Belmont Voice
Letter Criticizes CFRB Over Yard Waste Fee Stance
In a letter to the editor, resident Michael McNamara challenges Citizens for a Fiscally Responsible Belmont for opposing town overrides while seeking a yard waste fee carveout.
The Belmont Voice
Planning Board Minutes Detail Sherman Gardens Redevelopment
Minutes from the Belmont Planning Board's July 21 meeting, received August 5, 2026, detail a design and site plan review for the Sherman Gardens redevelopment at 131-135 Sycamore Street, which would replace 80 units with 120 affordable, accessible apartments.
Town of Belmont
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