State Primary Today: Polls Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Massachusetts State Primary Election Held Today in Belmont

Polls are open today, Tuesday, September 1, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across eight precinct locations: the Belmont Public Library's Morrissey Hall (Pct. 1), Town Hall Auditorium (Pct. 2), Beech Street Center (Pcts. 3 and 5), Butler School gymnasium (Pct. 4), Belmont Fire Headquarters (Pct. 6), Burbank School gymnasium (Pct. 7) and Winn Brook School gymnasium (Pct. 8), with Winn Brook voters entering at Cross Street. Sample ballots and full voting information are posted at belmont-ma.gov/2026Primary.

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New Ballot Colors Debut for Today's Primary Election

Massachusetts primary ballots have new colors starting with today's election: blue for the Democratic primary and pink for the Republican primary.

Town of Belmont

Hills Crossing Rezoning Hearing Set for September 8

Belmont's Planning Board will hold a public hearing on utilities and economic development for the Hills Crossing zoning overlay on September 8, with a follow-up hearing on parking and traffic set for September 22.

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Belmont Police Investigate Report of Nude Man Near Rock Meadow

Belmont Police are investigating an August 27 incident involving a nude man who may have been engaging in a public sexual act near the Rock Meadow parking lot; patrol officers are giving the area extra attention.

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Belmont Teachers Report Today, Classes Start Wednesday

Belmont Public School teachers report for prep work today, September 1, ahead of the first day of classes for grades 1-12 on Wednesday, September 2.

Belmont Public Schools

Trash and Recycling Delayed One Day for Labor Day

Curbside trash and recycling pickups will run one day late during the week of Labor Day, starting Monday, September 7.

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PQ Park Field Closed Wednesday and Thursday

PQ Park's field will be closed for two days, Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3.

Town of Belmont

Library to Host Four-Week Excel Course Starting Wednesday

Instructor Ben Vivante leads a four-week introductory Microsoft Excel course at the Belmont Public Library, starting Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Belmont Public Library

Belmont Hill School Opens 2026-27 Academic Year

Belmont Hill School welcomed students back for orientation on August 31, with the first official day of classes on September 1.

Belmont Hill School

Wheelworks Bike Clinic Held at Belmont Public Library Today

Wheelworks technicians offered free bike safety checks and repairs on the library patio today, September 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., including helmet-fit checks, brake adjustments and gear checks.

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