College group joins suit over student status rule

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Belmont-based college association joins lawsuit over student status rule

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, headquartered in Belmont, is among the plaintiffs in a complaint filed today in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging a Department of Homeland Security rule ending the Duration of Status framework for international students. The coalition also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. Co-plaintiffs include NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, the American Federation of Teachers, the UAW and The NewsGuild-CWA.

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Select Board Chair Taylor Yates hosts open office hours today

Select Board Chair Taylor Yates holds open, in-person office hours today, Aug. 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at Comella's, 11 Brighton St.

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Permanent Building Advisory Committee meets remotely today

The Belmont Permanent Building Advisory Committee holds a remote Zoom session today, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss town building projects.

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Kids can read to therapy dog Kasper at library today

Children ages 5 and up can sign up to practice reading with certified therapy dog Kasper at the Belmont Public Library today, Aug. 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Moderator Advisory Council to meet remotely Wednesday

The Moderator Advisory Council holds a remote Zoom meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. to interview committee candidates and discuss town initiatives.

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Energy Committee to review clean energy projects Wednesday

The Belmont Energy Committee meets remotely via Zoom Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. to review municipal clean energy initiatives and projects.

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Town releases August Town Administrator's Bulletin

Posted Aug. 17, the Town Administrator's August bulletin covers roadway and infrastructure work, seasonal maintenance, school-year prep, and Sept. 1 State Primary deadlines.

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Library hosts Calming Art Workshop with Zentangles today

Belmont Public Library held a Calming Art Workshop today, Aug. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Community Classroom, featuring a hands-on Zentangles activity for adults and teens with no registration required.

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Online mystery book group discusses 'Velvet Was the Night' tonight

Belmont Public Library's Better Read Than Dead book group meets online today, Aug. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia's "Velvet Was the Night."

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Sunshine and Storytime returns to library today

Belmont Public Library hosts Sunshine and Storytime today, Aug. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. for families with children ages 3 and up, with stories, sensory activities, and crafts.

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Library maker-space hours open today for trained patrons

Belmont Public Library offers Community Classroom Book-a-Spot hours today, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for patrons who have completed required safety and tool trainings.

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Vote tabulator and ballot testing set for Aug. 19

Event date: August 19, 2026 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 04:00 PMLocation: 455 Concord AvenueBelmont, MA 02478

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Four Belmont lacrosse players compete in national tournament

Youth lacrosse players Ella Calise, Eva Hurley-Flanagan, Carys Tsi-Young, and Julia Casey represented Belmont at the New Balance All-America Lacrosse Underclass Tournament in Baltimore.

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