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What is Juneteenth Freedom Day ?

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 5:59pm
BMC News
(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...
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Belmont Police Log, June 10-16: Overnight car break-ins, bicyclist struck, house egged and more

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 10:49pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police log, May 10-16: Pedestrian struck, check fraud, Microsoft scam, dispute between dog owners and more

Friday, May 17, 2024 - 2:13pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police Log, April 21-30: Car break-in, check fraud, identity fraud and more

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 3:02pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police Log, April 16-21: Woman trips on pothole and is injured while crossing Bright Road

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 2:51pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police Log, April 8-16: Barking dogs left outside most of day disturb neighbor on School Street

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 3:10pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police Log, April 2-6: If you have a check to mail, do not put it in a mailbox outside the post office

Monday, April 8, 2024 - 1:40pm
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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...
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Movie ! Movie ! - What Makes a Great Film

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 1:01am
Classes and Events
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 )...
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Belmont Police Log, March 19-26: Delivery driver assaulted by unknown man on Trapelo Road

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 7:47pm
BMC News
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...
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Belmont Police Log, March 12-19: Fourteen reports of 'No' override campaign signs reported stolen around town

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 7:05pm
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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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