Businessman charged in $1.6M tax fraud case

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Belmont Business Operator Charged with $1.6M Federal Tax Fraud

Demetrios Pseudoikonomou, 55, of Belmont was arrested Wednesday and charged with eight counts of aiding the filing of false tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Prosecutors allege he failed to report business and rental income, costing about $1.6 million in taxes. The charges are allegations; the case has not been tried.

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Select Board and Assessors Meet on Country Club Litigation Strategy

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Select Board and Board of Assessors held joint and separate executive sessions to discuss strategy in the ongoing Belmont Country Club litigation.

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Select Board Accepts $75,000 Donation for Police Motorcycles

The Belmont Select Board voted Monday, August 10, 2026, to accept a $75,000 donation to reintroduce a police motorcycle program for traffic safety and event management, which had been cut from the budget years ago.

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Belmont Public Library to Host Watercolor Open Studio

The Belmont Public Library holds a Watercolor Open Studio for adults and teens Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Community Classroom.

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Explore Local History at Claflin Room's Public Open Hours

The Belmont Historical Society opens the Claflin Room at the Belmont Public Library for drop-in visits Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, with volunteers on hand to assist.

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Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meets Remotely Today

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee meets remotely Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM to approve minutes from May 27 and June 30.

Town of Belmont

Housing Authority to Discuss Sherman Gardens Updates

The Belmont Housing Authority meets remotely Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with a planning update on Sherman Gardens and votes on design and ADA bathroom upgrades.

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Cemetery Board to Review Repairs and Preservation Projects

The Board of Cemetery Commissioners meets Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM in Town Hall Room 1 to discuss cemetery pavement and stormwater improvements, vandalism prevention, perpetual care, and the Burial Hill Cemetery CPA project.

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First Armenian Church Hosts VBS Decoration Night

First Armenian Church hosts VBS Decoration Night Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at 380 Concord Avenue.

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