Brownsberger, Rogers win big in primary vote

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Brownsberger, Rogers Win Big in Belmont During State Primary

Belmont voters backed incumbent State Sen. Will Brownsberger over challenger Daniel Lander 3,974 to 1,793 in Tuesday's state primary, a better than two-to-one margin, with turnout at 33 percent, Town Clerk Ellen Cushman reported. State Rep. Dave Rogers also drew strong local support. Brownsberger, however, was being edged out elsewhere in the district, including in Watertown and in early Boston returns where Lander held Mayor Michelle Wu's endorsement; speaking to supporters at Donahue's in Watertown before 10 p.m., he said the results were "not looking that good tonight." Final district results are expected soon.

The Belmontonian

Lone Tree Hill Land Management Committee Meets Remotely Tonight

The committee meets remotely tonight, Sept. 2, from 7-9 PM to cover financial updates, invasive species work, trail map/signage updates, September trail maintenance, boundary survey vendors, and McLean-area updates.

Town of Belmont

Open Play Mah Jongg Tonight at Belmont Public Library

American Mah Jongg players can join an open play session in Morrissey Hall at the Belmont Public Library tonight, Sept. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Belmont Public Library

Select Board Ratifies Contract for Joint Public Safety Dispatchers

The Belmont Select Board met in executive session Monday, Aug. 31, and voted to ratify a contract with the Joint Public Safety Dispatchers, IAFF Local 1637.

Town of Belmont

GVS Jewelers to Reopen at New Trapelo Road Location Sept. 8

Following a devastating fire at its former storefront, GVS Jewelers announced on September 2, 2026, that it will officially reopen on September 8, 2026, at its new location at 236 Trapelo Road.

GVS Jewelers

The Woolly Brew Café and Yarn Shop to Open on Brighton Street

The Hamilton Company signed a lease with The Woolly Brew Corp. on Aug. 31 for a 1,347-square-foot space at 55 Brighton St., combining a café and yarn shop set to open in September.

Boston Real Estate Times

Multi-Year Budget Advisory Committee Meets Thursday Morning

MYBAC holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7:45 to 9:45 AM to discuss the town's multi-year budget projections.

Belmont Recreation Department

Transportation Advisory Committee Meets Thursday Night

Belmont's Transportation Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 9 PM to review local transit and traffic safety concerns.

Town of Belmont

Poetry Contest Submissions Due Friday for Belmont Students

Belmont students in grades K-12 have until Friday, Sept. 4, to submit poems themed "The Mini-Forest Comes to Life!" celebrating the Belmont High School Mini-Forest.

Belmont Public Schools

DPW Bids Close Today for Infiltration Trench Project

Bidding for Belmont's 2026 Infiltration Trench Project closes today, Sept. 2, at 10 AM, as the DPW begins evaluating contractor proposals.

Town of Belmont

Bids Close Thursday for Belmont Cemetery Drainage Project

Contractors have until Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 AM to submit sealed bids for the Belmont Cemetery Drainage Improvements project on Grove Street.

Town of Belmont

RSVP Deadline Today for DCR Urban Forestry Grant Session

Applicants for the DCR's Urban & Community Forestry grant program must RSVP to the state coordinator by today, Sept. 2, to attend the Sept. 24 virtual info session.

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Belmont Recreation Hosts Beaverbrook Step Zumba Today

Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center host a Beaverbrook Step Zumba session today, Sept. 2, from 1 to 2 PM at Town Field.

Belmont Recreation and the Beech Street Center