Belmont Journal Archive

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Belmont Journal / News Now: Transgender Visibility Day 03/28/22

Joanna Tvouvelis speaks with Gladys Unger and Leslie Talmadge of the LGBTQ+ Alliance. They discuss their organization and their upcoming special event in honor of Transgender Visibility Day. 00:07:59

Belmont Journal / News Now 03/24/22

Joanna Tzouvelis speaks with members of the Belmont High School Climate Action Club. They discuss their native garden project for the new Belmont High School campus and an upcoming fundraiser event. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 03/21/22

Maribel interviews members of the Belmont Woman's Club sharing news about their upcoming egg hunt. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 03/16/22

A behind the scenes look at The SpongeBob Musical produced by Belmont High School Performing Arts Company. Show dates March 17-19. 

Belmont Journal 03/12/22

Maribel Carvajal De Salazar speaks with Belmont Town Clerk Ellen O'Brien Cushman about Belmont's Annual Town Election coming up on April 5, 2022. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 03/04/22

Coverage of the Belmont Middle & High School Topping Off Ceremony on March 4th, a major milestone for the school building project. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 03/02/22

Lisa Gibalerio of Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, discusses the crisis in Ukraine, including how to manage stress, how to talk children about it, and what to do to help Ukraine. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 02/27/22

Highlights of the first Lunar New Year Festival in Belmont, an event that will become an annual tradition organized by the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition Belmont. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 02/24/22

Maribel Carvajal de Salazar presents the community calendar. Mike Crowley speaks with Julie Wu and Shana Wang, members of the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition, about Belmont's 2022 Lunar New Year Festival. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 02/22/22

Lisa Gibalerio of Wayside Youth and Family Support Network discusses youth mental health, specifically suicidal ideation and identification. 00:07:01

Belmont Journal / News Now: Lunar New Year 02/17/22

Mike Crowley speaks with Julie Wu and Shana Wang, members of the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition, about Belmont's 2022 Lunar New Year Festival.

Belmont Journal / News Now 02/04/22

Belmont's hyper-local news program with topics including community announcements, an interview with fire chief, election updates, and public safety information. 

Belmont Journal / News Now Special 02/04/22

Maribel Carvajal De Salazar interviews Belmont Fire Chief David DeStefano. They discuss topics, including incidents that occurred from the blizzard on January 28th, ice safety, and a grant received by the department. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Seasonal Affective Disorder 02/02/22

Lisa Gibalerio of the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network talks about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including the symptoms, causes and coping strategies. 

Belmont Journal / News Now: Henry Tapia Vigil 02/02/22

Joanna Tzouvelis shares video coverage of the Henry Tapia Vigil on January 22, 2022. 00:16:22

Belmont Journal / News Now - Arams Cafe 02/02/22

Joanna Tzouvelis reports on the accidental oil spill in the basement of Aram's Cafe that caused the business to close.

Belmont Journal / News Now : Special 01/26/22

A special Belmont Journal with information and updates on Belmont Helps. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 01/19/22

Lisa Gibalerio of the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network talks about Omicron and things you can do to protect yourself and others. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont World Film's Family Festival

Belmont World Film's Family Festival is back with one film in person and the rest (including workshops) virtual. Ellen Gitelman, Executive Director, is on News Now tells more about the festival that starts this weekend (January 14). 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 01/07/22

Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on Vicky Lee's change of owner, Mary Richardson passing away and Jamaica Jeff's closing in Belmont Center. Hosted by Shonool Malik. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Culture Conversation 01/06/22

Maribel Carvajal de Salazar hosts 4 BHS students who have started a new TV show, called "The Culture Conversation" to raise awareness on Belmont's diversity. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 12/17/21

This week's stories are : BH Senior training for Paris 2024 Paralympics, Town Administrator staying in position, Ice Rink project moving fast, Cheeky Monkey Home, Guidance to Parents : Old Teens Partying, and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 12/10/21

This week: Town Administrator ready to move on, ARCA Fund update, mask mandate remains, Payson Park CPA Project, development in Waverley Square, movie set, brand new business directory, Sweetheart Vegan Bakery and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 12/03/21

This week's stories are : Paul Graham retires, FY22 Tax Rate, Ellie Shea at National X-C Championship, Fire Prevention, Scams, Brothers in Football, Lions Club's Santa, Panel Discussion on Haitian Refugee Crisis, and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 12/01/21

After 7 years out of any government position, Ralph Jones is back on the school committee for the remainder of Andrea Prestwitch’s term. What has decided him to come back? Ralph Jones explains it all to Maribel Carvajal de Salazar. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Fire Prevention 11/30/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, gives some tips on fire prevention. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 11/19/21

Hosted by Shonool Malik with stories about transgender day of remembrance, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, cardboard, Hollywood movie coming to town, toy shortage, solar roof for the middle school, Belmont Police's survey, and more.

Belmont Journal / News Now - Youth Risk Behavior Survey 11/16/21

More teens are thinking about suicide than 2 years ago but their overall use of substances goes down. Lisa Gibalerio, coordinator of Belmont Wellness Coalition gives us the insights of 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 11/12/21

Hosted by Michael Crowley. With Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian, Fran Yuan, founder of the LGBTQ+ Alliance, Craig Spinale, Belmont Light General Manager and more.

Belmont Journal / News Now 11/05/21

Hosted by volunteer Maribel Carvajal de Salazar, with Franklin B. Tucker (Belmontonian.com), Joanna Tzouvelis (Belmont Citizen-Herald) and Lisa Gibalerio. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Covid and Flu Shots 11/02/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, gives us an update on covid-19 booster shots and seasonal flu shots. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Special Redistricting 11/01/21

Will Brownsberger, Middlesex and 2nd Suffolk Senator, answers the questions of ShonoolMalik on the Senate redistricting, following 2020 census.

Belmont Journal / News Now 10/29/21

Hosted by volunteer Shonool Malik. Featuring : racial incidents in schools, search for new school committee member starts, Starbucks closing in Belmont Center, tour of new HS, Belmont Gallery of Art and Broadway back in person, and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 10/22/21

This week's topics : Burbank principal resigns - school enrollment down - illegal fire pits - Andrea Prestwich resigns - BPS swimming pool - west Harris field - police station ribbon-cutting - memory of Richard Lane - Domestic Violence, and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Domestic Violence 10/19/21

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, gives us some guidance on how to support a victim or seek help. 

Belmont Journal/News Now 10/15/21

Hosted by Mike Crowley, with Franklin B. Tucker on reprecincting, Joanna Tzouvelis on small business news and new protocol to enjoy BHS musical, chair change at Sustainable Belmont, highlights of first Indigenous People's Day celebration... 

Belmont Journal/News Now 10/08/21

Hosted by Shonool Malik. With Stephanie Crement (First Indigenous People's Day celebration in Belmont), Franklin B. Tucker, Belmontonian.com, Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald, Lisa Gibalerio (on Marijuana use among teens) and more. 

Belmont Journal - Special Long Term Planning 10/06/21

Jenny Fallon, chair of the Long Term Capital Committee and Anne Marie Mahoney, chair of the Capital Budget Committee, explain why a Comprehensive Capital Committee would be better to monitor and maintain Belmont capital assets. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Marijuana Use Among Teens 10/05/21

25% of Belmont teens admit to consume marijuana. Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, explains what is the impact of regular marijuana use on young people.

Belmont Journal / News Now 10/01/21

Hosted by Maribel Carvajal de Salazar. Topics : Police Station ribbon-cutting, fuel tank public forum, sports, new businesses in Cushing Square, Local Rapid Recovery Program Draft and Transforming Belmont. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 09/24/21

BMC weekly news show about public library new building project fundraiser, flight routes above Belmont, trash can and fuel tanks, MCAS scores, mask mandate violation fine, car breakins and thefts, building without permits and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Easing Mental Load Parenting 09/21/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, gives some guidance on how to ease the mental load of parenting. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 09/17/21

BMC weekly news show hosted by Shonool Malik with Kimberly Halley-Jackson and Adam Dash on 'Mend Belmont', Joanna Tzouvelis's report, Franklin B. Tucker's report, Naida Kafrian on Okhnooshoon, and John Carson on the Soccer Night. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 09/10/21

Belmont Media Center weekly News Show hosted by Maribel Carvajal de Salazar featuring community stories about schools, advice to parents, small businesses, creative initiative in Japan and more. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Transitioning Summer School 09/07/21school

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, is back on News Now and offers guidance on how to smoothly transition from summer to back-to-school. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 09/03/21

BMC weekly news show is back! Here today's edition hosted by Michael Crowley, with Joanna Tzouvelis, Franklin B. Tucker, Brandon Fitts, Amy Kirsch and Shana Wang. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - 125 Trapelo Road 09/02/21

On August 13, the 70 tenants of the 125 Trapelo road condominium building were evacuated due to structural issues. Tomorrow they can go back in their apartments. Interview with Belmont Helps leaders who break the news. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Rally For Tennis 07/30/21

Alek Karagozyan, Belmont rising Junior and tennis varsity player, has spent his summer organizing a fundraising event for an organization close to his heart. Here is his story. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 07/29/21

Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian.com, reports on the strong recommendation issued by the Board of Health about masking in schools and important public forum and government meetings coming up next week. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Lone Tree Hill Invasive Plant Plan 07/28/21

The Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill has a plan to remove invasive plants. Miles Connors, Director of Ecological Services at Parterre Ecological explains what does that take to achieve this goal.

Belmont Journal / News Now - Amitha Knight's New Book 07/26/21

Belmont resident, Amitha Knight, has her first book out on August 3. 'Usha And The Big Digger' is a book about maths but also points of view and cultures. She explains it all to News Now host, Maribel Carvajal de Salazar. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Patrice Garvin 07/23/21

Patrice Garvin, Town Administrator, is on today's News Now and talks with Maribel Carvajal de Salazar about her new newsletter to inform residents and upcoming projects on which public may want to stay tuned. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 07/22/21

Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian.com shares with us his main stories : broadband coming soon, sign policy needed and the financial task force's recommendations. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 07/21/21

In today's News Now, Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on rat infestation near Grove Street, new town accountant and long-time tree warden retires. 

News Now - Covid Updates 07/20/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, gives updates on the Covid pandemic and how, as for today, one should keep in mind to safely enjoy the summer. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Porchfest Returns 07/19/21

Good news in today's News Now : Belmont Porchfest returns on September 11th! Mary Bradley who spearheads the organization gives us all details. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 07/16/21

Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian, reports on Belmont being on Fox News, skate park, fuel tank insurance and less federal money than expected. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 07/15/21

Belmont Citizen-Herald Joanna Tzouvelis reports on Beatrice Circle 40B, a new pop-up store in Belmont Center and ongoing scams in today's News Now. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Becca Pizzi 5K Run 07/14/21

Maribel Carvajal de Salazar interviews Belmont's favorite marathoner and star, Becca Pizzi, on the 5K run she organizes for the community on August 8 and her new challenge. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont Eagle Scouts 07/12/21

Nothing could stop Belmont Troop 304 from celebrating its three new Eagle Scouts. Joanna Tzouvelis went to the ceremony and brings us the story. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Rapid Recovery Program 07/07/21

The town and the Economic Development committee have got a grant to develop a rapid recovery program for Trapelo Road corridor businesses. A first step toward more action to help local businesses. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Teen Dating 07/06/21

Lisa Gibalerio is back on News Now to give some advice to parents on how to navigate the world of teen dating. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports

In today's News Now, Franklin B. Tucker, The Belmontonian.com, reports on federal money for schools, student parking on Concord Ave, a new outstanding athlete at BHS (name will sound familiar), and success for BHS furniture giveaway. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Beech Street Center Opens on July 6

Beech Street Center, Council on Aging's building, reopens to patrons on July 6. Nava Niv-Vogel, Executive Director, and Dana Bickelman, Assistant Director answer Maribel Carvajal de Salazar's questions and tell us all about it. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Community Path

What does that take to go from 25% design to completion? In today's News Now, Russ Leino, Chair of the Community Path Project Committee, explain the next steps of the community path project. 

Belmont Journal / News Now Special - Superintendent Phelan 06/28/21

Superintendent Phelan is on News Now and talks about hate incidents, summer reading, academic losses and next school year. 

News Now - Franklin Reports 06/25/21

Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian.com, reports on Chenery Social Studies teacher winning a national award, BHS rubgy team loses and Sarah Firth wins, Beatrice Circle 40B delayed and summer feeling in town.

Belmont Journal / News Now - Start School Later 06/24/21

Maribel Carvajal de Salazar, News Now's host, interviews Jess Hausman and Jim Propp, leadership of the group that advocates to start school later in Belmont. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 06/23/21

In today's News Now, Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist reports on an upcoming change of flight pattern that will affect Belmont, Ralph Jones being recognized for his serve on the Light Board, and more. 

Belmont Journal - News Now: Underwood Pool 06/22/21

The first day is tomorrow, June 23, and in today's News Now, Brandon Fitts, Belmont Recreation Assistant Director, tells us everything about it! 

Belmont Journal - News Now - Internet & Video Game Addiction

In today's News Now, Sharisse Zeroonian interviews Dr. Michael Rich, "mediatrician" to raise awareness on kids' internet and video game uses and when it becomes problematic. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 06/18/21

Have a look at the new High School in today's News Now with Franklin B. Tucker, The Belmontonian.com. Also new comprehensive capital budget committee, and some concerns at the planning board regarding Residences Bel Mont. 

Belmont Journal - News Now - Beekeeping in Rock Meadow 06/17/21

Phillip Thomas, Belmont resident, is a beekeeper. In today's News Now, he tells his passion for bees and his love for Rock Meadow. 

Belmont Journal - News Now - Joanna Reports 06/16/21

In today's News Now, Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on remote meetings to continue, town meeting wrapped up, BPS retirees, 40 years of service for Mike Santoro and DPW ribbon-cutting. 

Belmont Journal - News Now - COS Summer of Learning

In today's News Now, info on an event that happens tonight at 6:30 pm and which is launching a "summer of learning" spearheaded by Community Organized for Solidarity, Black and Brown in Belmont and the Belmont Public Library. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - 2021 Payson Park Music Festival 06/14/21

Payson Park Music Festival is back for a full season of music. Shonool Malik interviews Tomi Olson founder and director of this long-time community event. 

News Now - Franklin Reports

In today's News Now, Franklin B. Tucker @belmontonian reports on Town Meeting disapproves new DPW fuel tanks funding, Beatrice Circle 40B moving forward, and summer is back in Belmont. 

News Now - Cosmo Macero Jr.

Cosmo Macero Jr is a man of multiple activities. Former journalist, writer, consultant, justice of the peace, he talks with us today about the FB Group he manages and being a Justice of Peace. 00:19:46

Belmont Journal - News Now - Joanna Reports 06/09/21

In today's News Now, Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on the first store eviction in Belmont due to the pandemic, and CPA projects approved at TM but two of them have been heavily debated. 

Belmont Journal - News Now - Processing Hate Incidents 06/08/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, is back on the show. Today, she gives guidance to parents on how to process recent hate incidents in Belmont with kids. 

Belmont Journal - News Now - Class 2021 Graduation Ceremony 06/07/21

Courtesy of Joanna Tzouvelis, multimedia journalist for belmont.wickedlocal.com, today's News Now is celebrating BHS Class 2021. 

News Now - Franklin Reports 06/04/21

Franklin Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian.com, reports on Town Meeting Segment B arduous first night, a finding from the Finance Task Force, Jim Davis celebrated, and Adam Dash's speech at Memorial Day. 

News Now - Used BYBA Items Wanted

John Carson, former Belmont Youth Basketball Association board member and coach, is collecting used BYBA uniforms for Lakota kids of Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He tells more to Shonool Malik, News Now host. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont Public Schools Jazz Festival 06/02/21

Due to the weather, Belmont Public Schools' Jazz Festival will be held on June 10th, same time (6 pm) same place (Vet Memorial - Clay Pit Pond). Here an interview with Ken Gable, music teacher and jazz band director. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont Farmers Market 06/01/21

On June 3, the Belmont Farmers' Market is kicking off its new season. Here what's new and how the market will operate with Hal Shubin, chair of the market for Belmont Food Collaborative. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 05/28/21

Franklin B. Tucker reports on Tuesday night's school committee meeting with three main stories : over for tennis courts on campus? School capital spending and vaccination rate among BHS students. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont Gallery of Art New Exhibit 05/27/21

Shonool Malik hosts Rebeca Richards and Adine Storer, Belmont Gallery of Art co-Directors, to talk about the gallery new virtual exhibit " Hope is the thing with feathers". 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Hate in Belmont 05/26/21

As hate incidents develop in Belmont Public Schools, a community forum is held on May 27 to talk more about how Belmont is not immune to racism. Maribel Carvajal de Salazar interview the chairs of the Diversity Task Force and HRC. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 05/26/21

Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist reports on the controversies that shook Monday night Select Board, the first cannabis store coming up soon, and 2021 graduation package. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Teens & Substances 05/25/21

Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, comes back on the show for her regular segment to talk about teens and substances. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Safe Route to Wellington School 05/24/21

Glenn Clancy, Community Development Director, explains what the safe route to school program for Wellington Elementary School brings to the community. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 05/21/21

New guidance on masks in schools, Town Administrator's knack for finding additional money, LVW warrant briefing and senior prank, Franklin B. Tucker, The Belmontonian.com, reports it all. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - New Traffic Light 05/20/21-

Glenn Clancy, Director of Community Development, shares with News Now host, Shonool Malik, the nuts and bolts of the implementation of the new traffic light on Sycamore/Lexington Street by mid-June. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Joanna Reports 05/19/21

Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on COVID restrictions lifting in Mass and Belmont, town budget cuts and another donation made by the Gregor's family. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - LGBTQ+ Alliance Anniversary 05/18/21

On today's News Now, know more about the LGBTQ+ Alliance with founder Fran Yuan, which is celebrating its 20 years, and their upcoming events. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Franklin Reports 05/14/21

Franklin B. Tucker, editor of the Belmontonian.com reports on: what decision for West Harris Field, new bike lanes on Concord Ave, Jim Davis retiring, sewer and water rates staying flat but increase of the ambulance services fees. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Belmont Center Outdoors 05/13/21

Belmont Center is one way again. Gerry Dickhaut, president of the Belmont Center Association, explains how the new outdoors setting has been improved for an even more pleasant experience. 

Belmont Journal / News Now 05/12/21

Joanna Tzouvelis, Belmont Citizen-Herald journalist, reports on the final budget cuts made by School Committee, Sandy Kendall passing away and "the castle on the hill" on sale. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Preparing to Launch 05/11/21

What to do/prepare your kid to leave home? Lisa Gibalerio, Prevention Specialist, has some guidance to have a smooth and happy launch to independency. 

Belmont Journal / News Now - Traffic around Schools 05/10/21

With schools back in person and fewer children, traffic is back near schools. Around Chenery, in particular, traffic in the morning and dismissal time is packed. Sandi McKinley, a neighbor, and Chief MacIsaac explain.