Water main break closes part of Claflin Street

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Water main break closes section of Claflin Street

Belmont Police report an active water main break on Claflin Street, which is closed from Monroe Street to Dean Street. The department cited the break and resulting damage to the road in its traffic alert. No reopening time was given.

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Library's 'Wee Chicken' craft night nears capacity

The Belmont Public Library's Friends-sponsored Chicken craft workshop meets tonight, Aug. 10, from 6-8 PM in Community Classroom 201. Registration is required and spots are filling up.

Belmont Public Library

Moderator's Committee holds live applicant interviews Aug. 10

The Belmont Moderator's Committee conducts live public interviews for committee applicants tonight, Aug. 10, from 7-9 PM, broadcast on Belmont Media and streamed on Zoom.

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Two Belmont teens charged after 100 mph chase on I-95

New Hampshire State Police arrested 18-year-old Belmont residents Justin Jedrey and Nikol Muka after a Friday night high-speed chase that ended in Portsmouth.

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Board of Assessors schedules hybrid public meeting

The Belmont Board of Assessors meets in hybrid format Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8 AM to discuss property values and municipal assessments.

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Water-main replacements on Select Board agenda

The Select Board meets tonight, Aug. 10 at 7:15 PM, to discuss and possibly vote on the FY2026 Water Main Replacements Project.

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Sports Complex ads and rink rates up for review

Tonight, Aug. 10, the Select Board reviews a draft advertising and sponsorship RFP for the Belmont Sports Complex at 8:15 PM and discusses the rink rate report at 8:30 PM.

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Music at the Blissful performs for little listeners

Belmont Public Library hosts a Concert for Littles with Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) today, Aug. 10, from 10-10:45 AM in Morrissey Hall.

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Hanscom FCU leads car and e-bike buying workshop

Belmont Public Library hosts a Hanscom Federal Credit Union financial literacy workshop on buying an eBike or car today, Aug. 10, from 2:30-3:30 PM.

Belmont Public Library

Revolutionary War author talk streams online

Belmont Public Library hosts an online America's 250th author talk with Salina B. Baker on her novel "Act Worthy of Yourselves" today, Aug. 10, from 7-8 PM.

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Senior strength and flexibility class meets

Belmont Recreation's Strength and Flexibility class for ages 60 and up meets today, Aug. 10, from 1:30-2:30 PM at the Beech Street Center.

Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center

Belmont Porchfest shifts to August 15 this year

Organizer Mary Bradley moved Belmont Porchfest, normally held after Labor Day, to Saturday, Aug. 15 to avoid conflicting with Rosh Hashanah. Performers and hosts are encouraged to sign up ahead of the date.

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Erratic driver crashes at Grant Street after fleeing police

Overnight between Aug. 8 and 9, an erratic driver on Grant Street refused to stop for a Belmont police officer and crashed at a nearby intersection.

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