Belmont
Massachusetts
Town of Belmont
The original settlement spread inland extensively into the present towns of Watertown, Waltham, Weston, Lincoln, and parts of Cambridge and Belmont. In 1738, Waltham seceded from Watertown, and the future Belmont was now part of three towns.
In 1805, Frederick Tudor began cutting ice on Fresh Pond. As his business grew, he decided to build a railroad from his wharves in Charlestown to Fresh Pond. This line was built about 1843.
With the railroad so near, the citizens of Waltham clamored to have it extended to their village which was granted and the line ran through what was to become the Town of Belmont. The railroad made the purely agricultural community available for residences of well-to-do Bostonians. Settlements centered around Wellington Station (now Belmont Center), Waverley Station, and Hill's crossing station.
Those settlements grew into villages, but local government arrangements were annoying because citizens had to go to Watertown, Waltham, or West Cambridge (now Arlington) to vote and attend town meetings. A group of about 1,000 people joined together in the early 1850's and announced their desire to form a separate town. One of the most enthusiastic advocates was John Perkins Cushing, the largest taxpayer of the proposed town, who gave generously and openly to the incorporation expense on the condition that it be named after his 200 acre estate "Bellmont."
Recent News
Town of Belmont - Health Department Announcement: Rabies Clinic For Cats And Dogs
On Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM the Belmont Health Department will be having a Rabies Clinic for Cats and Dogs at the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street). For a Dog or Cat to receive the Rabies Vaccine the cost will be $10.…
Read More »Town of Belmont - Important Belmont Heath Announcement: COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic
The Belmont Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents, including primary and booster shots. To view a flyer from the Belmont Health Department please click here. This clinic will be operated through a partnership between…
Read More »Town of Belmont Administrator's Bulletin - February 2023
Town of Belmont Administrator's Bulletin - February 2023 That winter breeze is unmistakable it must be February! We hope that you have a nice President’s Day this month and a happy Valentine’s Day too! As you strategize on how to…
Read More »Town Of Belmont : Housing Production Plan
Come provide input to the new Housing Production Plan on where Belmont could add affordable and accessible housing Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 7:00 PM In person at Beech Street Center – 266 Beech St. OR remotely via Zoom Discuss…
Read More »Town Of Belmont : Important Belmont Heath Announcement : COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic On January 25, 2023
The Belmont Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents, including primary and booster shots. To view a flyer from the Belmont Health Department please click here. This clinic will be operated through a partnership between…
Read More »Town of Belmont Announcing: Select Board Public Forum January 19, 2023
Announcing: Select Board Public Forum January 19, 2023 Discussion of the January 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting (STM) Warrant Article – Transition from Elected to Appointed (Hired) Treasurer/Collector Please Join The Belmont Select Board…
Read More »Town of Belmont News : Important Belmont Heath Announcement: COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic on January 12, 2023
The Belmont Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents, including primary and booster shots. To view a flyer from the Belmont Health Department please click here. This clinic will be operated through a partnership between…
Read More »Town of Belmont Administrator's Bulletin - January 2023
Happy New Year! At the close of 2022, it is with great pleasure that the community of Belmont can look back at all it has worked toward over the past year. As we look ahead to 2023, it is an even greater pleasure to know that the work goes on. …
Read More »Town of Belmont News - Free Rapid Covid-19 Tests Available
Free Rapid Covid-19 Tests Available The Town of Belmont has Rapid tests and other Health Department supplies currently available to resident for pickup. The Town of Belmont has Rapid tests and other Health Department supplies currently available…
Read More »Town of Belmont News : Town Administrator's Bulletin
Happy Holidays! It’s a busy time for us all, and in the Town of Belmont things are no different. As some early shoppers will be busy starting this month off by wrapping presents, we will be busy starting things off by wrapping-up a Special…
Read More »Town of Belmont News :Important Belmont Health Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic December 15, 2022
The Belmont Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents, including primary and booster shots. This clinic will be operated through a partnership between VaxinateRX and the Belmont Health Department, Pfizer and Moderna…
Read More »Town of Belmont Human Rights Statement On Migrants Flown To Martha's Vineyard
BHRC Statement on Migrants Flown to Martha’s Vineyard on September 14, 2022 The unannounced arrival on Martha’s Vineyard on September 14, 2022 of forty eight migrants, most of whom are from Venezuela and some from Columbia, constitutes…
Read More »Update From Belmont DPW : How To Dispose And Recycle Textiles
On November 1, 2022 the State of Massachusetts updated it's waste bans to include textiles. Textiles will be banned from regular trash disposal, and cannot go in trash carts. Textiles (includes clothing, linens, drapery, footwear, purses, belts…
Read More »Town of Belmont : Update From Belmont DPW: How to Dispose and Recycle Textiles
On November 1, 2022 the State of Massachusetts updated it's waste bans to include textiles. Textiles will be banned from regular trash disposal, and cannot go in trash carts. Textiles (includes clothing, linens, drapery, footwear, purses, belts…
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