BHS Ranked No. 2 in State, 138th Nationally

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Belmont High Ranks No. 2 in Massachusetts, 138th Nationally

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Belmont High School the second-best public high school in Massachusetts, behind Boston Latin School, and 138th nationally, in results published this week. The rankings cover more than 27,000 public high schools and weigh class offerings, state standardized test and college-level exam scores, graduation rates, and how effectively schools serve Black, Latino and low-income students. School Committee Chair Meghan Moriarty called it "a wonderful milestone," while Superintendent Jill Geiser said the recognition reflects the work of students and staff and that "our work continues."

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Rescheduled Classic Groove Band Concert Set for Tonight

The Classic Groove Band's concert at Belmont Public Library, originally set for July 29, has been rescheduled to tonight, Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.

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Belmont Native Alex Kostich Sets Lake Tahoe Swim Record

Belmont native Alex Kostich set a record time on the 10.62-mile Vikingsholm crossing of Lake Tahoe on Aug. 19, 2026, moving closer to the Tahoe Triple Crown.

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Belmont Native Maggie O'Brien to Launch Debut Memoir in September

Local artist and author Maggie O'Brien is preparing to launch her debut memoir, "Two Birds One Stone," a hand-bound, 12-volume series with monthly releases beginning in September 2026.

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Late July Real Estate Sales in Belmont Top $2.5 Million

A report published Aug. 19, 2026, lists eleven transactions from July 20-31, led by a single-family home at 35 Richardson Road that sold for $2,500,000 on July 31.

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Belmont Gallery of Art Welcomes Visitors to 'We the People' Exhibit

The Belmont Gallery of Art is open today, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosting the Belmont Art Association's summer exhibition featuring works by 28 local artists.

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Economic Development Panel Meets Tonight

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, Aug. 20, 2026.

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IT Advisory Committee Meets Remotely Tonight

Belmont's Information Technology Advisory Committee holds a remote meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, Aug. 20, 2026.

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Library Visits the Farmers Market Today

Belmont Public Library staff will be at the Belmont Farmers Market today from 2 to 4 p.m. for a no-registration reference visit.

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Sewing-Machine Safety Training Held Tonight

Belmont Public Library's Community Classroom Safety & Sewing Machine Training runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight; registration is full, with a wait list available.

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Pajama Storytime Scheduled at the Library Tonight

Pajama Storytime runs from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Children's Program Room at Belmont Public Library.

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