Belmont News Blog

(From the National Museum of African American History & Culture) On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Monday, June 10 10:16 a.m.: A Waltham man reported a break-in. He works for...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Friday, May 10 12:54 p.m.: A Longmeadow Road resident reported three checks...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Sunday, April 21 7:53 p.m.: Collision in the area of Trapelo Road and Beech...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 16 8 p.m.: A Trapelo Road resident reported a package theft...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 8 4:28 p.m.: Hit and run involving a 2014 Toyota owned by a...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 2 11:35 a.m.: A business on Leonard Street in Belmont...
Breaking Down Chinatown – What Makes a Great Film? In this special movie event, come to the Belmont Media Center at 9 Lexington St in Waverley Square and watch a free screening of the iconic “neo-noir” film, Chinatown – starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. (Or watch the film on your own )...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 19 11:43 a.m.: Collision on Hammond Road between a 2011 Jeep...
The following are excerpts from the Belmont Police log as made available by the Belmont Police Department. The log is public and available for review. All persons are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 12 5:40 p.m.: Hit and run involving a 2004 Honda owned by a...

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