5 Things You Need To Know Today: Sept. 6

Solar power meeting, getting the Occupancy Certificate, pick up sticks.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. Interested in solar power? The Belmont Energy Committee will be holding a public meeting on solar leasing for institutions from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 1 at Town Hall. The meeting will review what the Belmont Municipal Light Department’s new Interconnection Policy means for solar leasing and presentations by solar installers. 2. It's do or don't time for Glenn Clancy, the town's engineer who will need to sign off on a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the new Wellington Elementary School to open tomorrow, …

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Franklin Tucker

8:57 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011

It will be targeting the larger institutions - Belmont (schools, town buildings), Belmont Hill School, Habitat, any businesses interested. A presentation for homeowners will be later this month. But if you want a head start on the new initiative by the Belmont Municipal Light Department and speak to some of the solar installers, tonight's meeting will be informative.   more ›

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 7

Coffee, treats for High Schoolers at library to help you study, free throw fundraiser, Burbank principal.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. High Schoolers! Do you have final projects due and need a place to spread out and study? Do you like the idea of free coffee and snacks while you work? The Belmont Public Library’s downstairs Assembly Room will be opened to Belmont High student that want extra space to study today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free snacks and Starbucks coffee will be available. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Teen Advisory Board.  2. Today, starting at 5:30 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m., students…

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Anne Mahon

2:53 pm on Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Courageous Court event was magnificent with a big turn out from the community. This was put together by the Firenze family to raise funds to dedicate the renovation of the outside basketball court at Butler Elementary to one of the greatest kids ever - MJ Firenze. It was great to see so many kids participate and share their favorite memories of MJ. He was a class act and we'll never forget …   more ›

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 6

Interim Super finalists interviews, Brownsberger's office hours in town and a happy birthday, Boy.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. State Rep. Will Brownsberger will be holding local office hours from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave. 2. It's flushing time in Belmont: The Department of Public Works Water Division is conducting the annual hydrant flushing program. This week: All hydrants with green tops, with the exception of those on the Hill which were done last week. The flushing will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday. The flushing will cause water discoloration so residents should store …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 1

Study hall for teens, 'green' lawn care and information on affordable housing in Belmont.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. Finals are right around the corner at Belmont High School and students need space to finish projects and study for tests. So your friends at the Belmont Public Library asks high schoolers: "Do you like the idea of free coffee and snacks while you work?" Today, the library's Assembly Room will be opened from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for 9th through 12th graders that want extra space to study for finals.  Free snacks and coffee from Starbucks will be available. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 31

Great singing at the Beech Street Center, super finalists meet the public, backing-up trash pickup.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. Here is some real fun. The Apollo Club of Boston is the the second-oldest continuously-active men's singing group in the United States. Founded in 1871, the chorus today is made up of 30 Boston-area business and professional men. It's the type of close harmony singing that is popular at the turn of the last century, in the big band area (think "The Modernaires") and today with the television show, "The Sing Off." See them perform for free at the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St. at 7 p.m. 2. Tonight, get a chance …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 27

Gas line

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. National Grid will be re-laying gas mains all along the length of Oakley Road between Belmont and Washington streets (at Chenery Middle School) beginning today and lasting through July 15. 2. Playtime is a drop-in informal playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers that meets from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. where both children and adults can meet new friends. Call the Belmont Public Library's Children's Room at 617-993-2880 with any questions. 3. Since we are talking about the library, just a reminder: The library will be …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 26

Teens advisors needed to help the library, the pool's closing and sixty graders performing.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. A Teen Advisory Board meeting for students in grades 9 and up will be held at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Earn community service credit helping the Young Adult librarian decide what activities the library will offer for teens. Give your input regarding the books, DVDs and video games that the library orders for its collection. Call young adult librarian Deborah Borsuk at 617-993-2877 with any questions. 2. Getting ready to travel on the Memorial Day holiday but dread the …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 25

Early release for all schools, dramatic society's board meets and babies and books.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. It's an early release day throughout the Belmont Schools:  • High School is out at 10:30 a.m. • Middle School releasing at 11 a.m. • Burbank Elementary: 11:40 a.m.  • Butler Elementary: 11:30 a.m.  • Wellington Elementary: 11:30 a.m.  • Winn Brook Elementary: 11:50 a.m. 2. It's always an exciting time when elementary students from across town enter fifth grade and attend the Chenery Middle School. But it's not just the kids who need to be prepared: parents of incoming fifth graders are asked to meet tonight at 7 p.m…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 24

Honoring senior class volunteers, getting neighbors to recycle and storytelling at the library.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. They have finished their classes, are taking finals and are preparing for their futures. But tonight at 7 p.m. at the Chenery Middle School auditorium, members of the senior class of Belmont High School will be recognized for receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award. These students have given thousands of hours of their time to the community and will be honored by the school committee, the town and the residents for their good works.  2. Are you the only one, or one of a few, on your block to put out the …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 19

It's raining ...

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section.  1. Under the knowledgeable direction of Jonathan Eldridge, the Chenery Middle School's Theatre Arts Company presents 'Working,' a musical by Stephen Schwartz (of 'Wicked' fame) tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Chenery Middle School auditorium.  2. Last night's reception for the student artists from Belmont's four elementary schools during Belmont Public Schools annual Spring Art Exhibit was a bit intense and a tad crowded. So what better way to appreciate the collect of works representing the school's art …

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