Who Are the Great Teachers in Town?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. With school back in session, your kids no doubt have a few favorite teachers and we want to know who they are! Send us the name of who you believe is a great teacher among many in town, along with the grade and subject that they teach, and we’ll feature that education professional in this week’s Patch Picks. We believe that teachers have one of the most important jobs in the community, so it’s time we personally let them know how great a job they’re doing. Let your voice be heard by emailing franklin@patch.com or leaving your pick in the comment …

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What are the Best Meals Under $25?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. Everyone’s trying to save a buck these days, but that concept can be a tough one when you’re trying to provide a night out for the family. In the spirit of saving money on food, while also properly satisfying those hunger pains, we want to know the best cheap eats in town.   What are the best places to get a meal under $25? Tell us your favorite restaurant, deli, pizza place and other affordable establishments. On Thursday, we’ll list your selection in our Patch Picks feature.   Picks can be submitted through email – franklin@patch.com – or the …

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Who is the Greenest in Town?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. At Patch, we know a thing or two about being green, as we deliver fresh news not to your doorstep each morning, but to your computer. But we also know that there are some great residents and groups here in town that are also staying green whenever possible. We would like to recognize those who are committed to the environment. We want you to think of an organization, individual or unofficial group of residents who lead the way when it comes to recycling, alternative energy use or anything else you can think of that is green related. Tell us who they…

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Patch Picks: Who has Devoted the Most Service in Town?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our feature called Patch Picks. And as it is Labor Day, we at Patch want to honor those who have worked hard for the community over the last year and should be recognized for their service and dedication to Belmont  Tony Valdi, Bri Norms and gerrimss@yahoo.com all nominated Mr. S, retired elementary gym teacher Richard Samaria, as the person who gave the most to the town and especially the several generation of students. And here are three other nominations that came in: Laurie Graham: Her obvious School Committee work, along with Wellington. Throw in (over the past decade) food …

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Who has Devoted the Most Service in Town?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. With Labor Day approaching, we at Patch want to honor those who have worked hard for the community over the last year. Tell us who should be recognized for their service and dedication to Belmont and we’ll feature that person in Thursday’s Patch Picks. We’re looking for five individuals, so be sure to list your pick in the comment section below or send by email to me, franklin@patch.com

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Patch Picks: What is the Best Place to Get Ice Cream

Here are some of your choices.

Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. This week, we're looking for the best place to get ice cream.  "Oh my gosh," said Tess Shiva "we've tried them all!" • Toscanini's in Cambridge for the "expensive ultimate ice cream nirvana." • Celebrity in Watertown for the "super-hot day soft-serve fix."  • Kimball's Farm in Chelmsford for the "low-on-funds but willing to share (because portions are huge!)" • and, of course, Rancatore's in Belmont Center for the "9:30 p.m. gotta-have-ice-cream-or-I-can't-sleep fix."  "And, always be brave and ask for a sample taste of one exotic flavor …

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Where are the Best Date Night Destinations?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. Recent years have seen an abundance of dating websites pop up around the Web. Even better for those looking for that special someone, sites can be searched on the local level, making it a little easier these days to find a date. But one question remains: where do you go in and around town for the all-important date? Are you a traditional dinner and a movie type of person? Maybe you like to live a little more adventurously and consider some mountain biking on the Fells more your speed. Or does your idea of a perfect date involve a picnic in …

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Who Makes the Best Burgers in Town?

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Each week, Burlington Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. A stroll around town this time of year yields an unmistakable aroma that seems to define summer cooking: hamburgers! Not everyone makes their burgers the same way, though, and so we’re asking for the absolute best burger joint in town. We want to know who makes the tastiest burger, who uses the gooiest cheese, the crispiest tomatoes, the freshest rolls. While you’re at it, let us know your favorite type of burger! Do you prefer beef, veggie, chicken or something else? Tell us in the comment section below!  Provide your answers in the …

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What are the Most Creative, Unusual Classes for Adults?

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Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. As many of us know, the summer is great time to take a class in town. Whether it’s through the Benton or Belmont libraries, the Belmont Media Center, the Council on Aging at the Beech Street Center or the Recreation Department, opportunities exist for adults to learn something new. We want to know, what are the most creative and/or unusual classes in town? Here are a few classes and courses: 1. One of the most creative ventures comes from the Belmont Media Center which is hosting the Massachusetts Flash Film Festival in which a group of …

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What are the Most Creative, Unusual Classes for Adults?

Let us know the answer in the comment section below.

Each week, Belmont Patch highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more in our Thursday feature called Patch Picks. As many of us know, the summer is great time to take a class in town. Whether it’s through the Benton or Belmont libraries, the Belmont Media Center, the Council on Aging at the Beech Street Center or the Recreation Department, opportunities exist for adults to learn something new. We want to know, what are the most creative and/or unusual classes in town? Tell us if you’re taking a class currently, if you know someone who loves a class in the community or if you’ve heard of an interesting class that you’re thinking of joining. We want to …

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