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State Senator Karen Spilka eyes run for Congress

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:59:48 GMT

Massachusetts state Senator Karen Spilka has one more reason for supporting Ed Markey's campaign for U.S. Senate. If Markey wins the seat vacated by John Kerry in the special June 25 election, Spilka said she will run for Markey's seat in the U.S. House.

Belmont planners informally OK Cushing Village development size, scope

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:08 GMT

The Belmont Planning Board decided in a unanimous informal vote last week to move forward on a Cushing Village mixed-use development proposal after developers cut back the project's scope, square footage, and height.

Nearly 500 attend 'Open Arts Day' in Watertown, show support for local police

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:06 GMT

Nearly 500 people attended "Open Arts Day," a free open house at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown earlier this month, showing a strong display of community following the events of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt occurring locally, according to organization officials.

Belmont planners want definitive resolution with Cushing Village developers

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:25:33 GMT

Belmont Planning Board officials are hoping to tie up a year and a half's worth of disagreement between town residents and developers who hope to build a luxury mixed-use development in Cushing Square.

Belmont School Committee vote Tuesday blocks new town library plans

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:40:36 GMT

Belmont School Committee members effectively put the brakes on the newest plan to build a new town library as they voted unanimously - with one abstention - Tuesday night not to transfer high school land, which currently hosts playing fields, to the library to construct the new state-of-the-art building there.

MBTA finds owner of cash left behind on the 73 bus

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:40:06 GMT

The MBTA said Tuesday afternoon that Transit Police have identified the owner of $1,100 in cash that was left behind on the Route 73 bus traveling from Cambridge to Belmont Monday.

Joey's Park 'Then and Now' event to focus on Belmont's generations

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Organizers who are pushing for the fundraising and re-building of Joey's Park in Belmont will host a "then-and-now" themed celebration at the park on Saturday, May 18, also known locally as Belmont Town Day.

Local mothers invited to "Mom's Nite Out" event at Arsenal Mall in Watertown

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:43:08 GMT

Locals who want to celebrate Mother's Day next week are invited to the Arsenal Mall in Watertown's national "Mom's Nite Out" event on Thursday, which features an evening of free pampering, food, and giveaways, according to organizers.

Weekend service suspension of Fitchburg line postponed to begin on June 1, not May 4

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:54 GMT

The weekend service suspension of the Fitchburg commuter rail line scheduled for May 4 has been postponed to begin on Saturday June 1, according to the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

Winslow Homer's house opens for public tours beginning May 25

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:49:40 GMT

For the first time in 160 years a Belmont site associated with iconic American artist Winslow Homer will open its doors for regular public tours, according to a press release.

Hundreds show support for Belmont's Joey's Park in townwide photo

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:43 GMT

Hundreds of local residents turned out to Joey's Park in Belmont for a town-wide community photo this weekend, showcasing the support that went into renovating the 24-year-old playground.

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge organizes "Kids Rides" to raise money for cancer research

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:31:47 GMT

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) Kids Rides needs tots, teens and in-betweens to spin their wheels and raise money for cancer research and treatment. This spring, summer and fall, 38 PMC Kids Rides will be held throughout New England and beyond, offering a way for children to become a part of the PMC mission, according to a press release.

Watertown developments in the search for the Marathon bombing suspects

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:10:59 GMT

Near the 7-Eleven in Watertown, as news spread that the suspect was in custody Friday night, applause rang through the intersection.

Did you get a college rejection letter? Here's some sage advice

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:02:42 GMT

The late Globe columnist David Nyhan wrote this column in 1987, speaking to high school students who received rejection letters. We're republishing it again, because it's that time of year.

Environmental forum on Alewife Reservation at Lesley University

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:07:17 GMT

A six-member group of scientists will be part of the "Three Towns, One Forest", a regional environmental forum taking place on April 25 at 7 p.m. at Lesley University Hall's Science amphitheater in Cambridge, 1815 Massachusetts Ave.

Belmont Girl Scouts learn financial literacy from Cambridge Savings Bank

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:16:12 GMT

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) recently presented Money and Math, a financial education program, to Burbank Elementary Schools 4th Grade Junior Girl Scout Troop 71938, according to a press release.

Ninety-two local students, from 58 schools, win national medals from National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:49:47 GMT

Young Massachusetts artists and writers were honored with national medals 57 for art and 35 for writing in the 90th Annual National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, according to a press release.

Waltham YMCA to host Summer Day Camp open house

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:07:50 GMT

The Waltham YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Boston, hosts an open house for returning and new campers on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Families can meet staff, check out the facilities, explore the different camp options available and sign up for camp on-site.

Free screening of Madagascar 3 in Watertown on Wednesday

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:50:21 GMT

The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown will host a free screening of the movie Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted on Wednesday, March 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the organization's Mosesian Theater.

Belmont League of Women Voters holds Candidates Night

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:49:59 GMT

The Belmont League of Women Voters will host its annual Candidates Night on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Chenery Middle School auditorium, according to a release.

Belmont officials seek public discussion on school budget

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:41:03 GMT

The Belmont Public School Department ad the School Committee are inviting Belmont residents to two budget discussions on April 1 and April 4 to discuss the school budget.

Original builders of Joey's Park in Belmont to speak March 19 to new generation of volunteers

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:32:57 GMT

The group that spearheaded the effort to build the first Joeys Park in Belmont will gather on March 19 to share their insights with the new generation of volunteers working to rebuild the beloved playground.

Six local students named to 2013 National Youth Orchestra

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:37:28 GMT

Six Boston area students have been named to the National Youth Orchestra.

Beaten by Somerville, Arlington library director to dress as dog

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:40:20 GMT

Arlingtons Library Director Ryan Livergood will honor a pledge to dress up as Clifford the Big Red Dog after Somerville beat Arlington in a library card sign-up challenge.

Beverlys Montserrat College of Art hosts annual Congressional art show

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:35:10 GMT

Congressman John F. Tierney will serve as the honorary chairman of the event, which gives high school students in both public and private schools the chance to showcase their artistic talents to members of Congress.