The MA House of Representatives convened in an informal session and appointed a conference committee to negotiate with the Senate on the FY27 budget bill. The House also dealt with local legislation and granted bill reporting extensions on a handful of health care financing bills. Running Time: 13 minutes (608 captions embedded).

Radio play read by members of BMC Staff. This is the story of Jo and Taffy, who left their homes in the city to tend their aunt's farm while their husbands were overseas.

The MA House of Representatives convened in an informal session and referred to committee a petition to establish a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council within the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services. The House also advanced a bill relative to transparency in municipal health insurance. Running Time: 11 minutes (608 captions embedded).

Swearing in ceremony and reception for Belmont's new police chief Shane Smith.

The Belmont Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire that started in the basement of Moozy's Ice Cream, 2 Trapelo Road, Belmont at around 4:15 a.m. on May 14th. Owner Dante Muzzioli shares his reaction.

So, why is it recommended - by a vast majority of pediatricians - that teens receive the HPV vaccine? This week on News Now, Lisa Gibalerio, MPH, Public Health Educator with the Belmont Wellness Coalition, explains the protections offered by the HPV vaccine.

The MA House of Representatives convened in an informal session and advanced local legislation relative to Berkley, Bolton, Marion, and Newton. The House also referred a bill to committee relative to wakesurfing and another bill to allow extended liquor license hours and designated districts this summer in anticipation of the World Cup. Running Time: 14 minutes (608 captions embedded).

Belmont Middle School presents the 7th & 8th Grade Chorus and Orchestra Concert on April 30, 2026.

The MA House of Representatives convened in an informal session and appointed a conference committee to negotiate with the Senate on S.3086/H.5316 (know as the PROTECT Act). The House also advanced several local bills including legislation allowing the town of Somerset to prohibit water fluoridation, and also welcomed the wind ensemble from the Luther Burbank Middle School in Lancaster to the chamber. Running Time: 11 minutes (608 captions embedded).