Daily brief · Belmont, MA
Frederick, Jackson, Chandler zoning hearings set
October 2, 2026
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Belmont zoning hearings and bylaw changes set for early October
Zoning and planning hearings in early October include special-permit requests involving Frederick, Jackson, and Chandler streets. Proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw are also open for public review.
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Belmont firefighters help at five-alarm Somerville fire
On September 30, Belmont firefighters joined the response to a five-alarm fire in Somerville's Teele Square that displaced 43 residents. Boston.com reported the neighboring departments' assistance on October 1.
Boston.com
Capital budget committee meets remotely this morning
The Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee meets remotely today, October 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Town of Belmont
Preschoolers can make music and explore the meadow today
Families with children ages 3–5 can join "Making Music in the Meadow" at Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary today, October 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The program combines simple instruments with a meadow exploration.
Mass Audubon
Belmont freshman volleyball visits Lexington at 4:15 today
Belmont's freshman volleyball team plays an away conference match against Lexington today, October 2, at 4:15 p.m.
MaxPreps
All Saints' Women's Fellowship meets tonight
All Saints' Church of Belmont lists its Women's Fellowship for tonight, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees should email the parish office for the location.
All Saints' Church, Belmont
Belmont Hill School holds admission open house Saturday
The open house runs Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. It includes student-led campus tours, chances to meet faculty and coaches, and school-life presentations.
Belmont Hill School
All Saints' hosts Blessing of the Animals Saturday
All Saints' Church of Belmont holds the blessing Saturday, October 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. Families can bring pets or stuffed animals; live music and a story walk are also planned.
All Saints' Church, Belmont
Renovated Pequossette Road home open for viewing today
A renovated five-bedroom home at 20 Pequossette Road, listed at $2.695 million, holds an open house today, October 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The Attias Group
Select Board meets Monday in hybrid format
The Select Board meets Monday, October 5, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 455 Concord Avenue, in a hybrid format.
Town of Belmont
School-bus delays persist for Belmont families
Families continue to report inconsistent bus service, including routes serving Winn Brook Elementary and Chenery Upper Elementary; district leaders say they're adjusting schedules and monitoring the new provider's performance.
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