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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Sophisticated Scam Targets Owners of Missing Pets (belmontvoice.org) — A Belmont resident was recently targeted by a scammer who used an AI-generated photo of her missing cat and demanded payment through apps like Venmo or Zelle before "returning" the pet. Animal Control Officer Suzanne Trasavage urges residents to avoid posting personal phone numbers and addresses on lost-pet flyers and to route contacts through the town instead.
2. Real Estate Transactions for Aug. 17, 2026 to Aug. 28, 2026 (belmontvoice.org) — Recent home sales across Belmont, from Shaw Road to White Street, show single-family houses and condos trading from about $599,800 up past $2.1 million. If you're watching the local market, these closing prices and property details offer a fresh snapshot of what Belmont buyers are paying right now.
3. Solid defense helps Belmont prevail over Middlesex League rival Winchester (bostonherald.com) — Belmont High's field hockey team stayed undefeated with a 3–1 home win over Middlesex League rival Winchester, powered by a standout defensive effort and freshman Emma Delaney's game-winning goal. Players say the victory, following a historic win over Watertown, is boosting confidence for a deeper state tournament run this fall.
4. Classic Chronicle: 2002 guide to furniture consignment and curbside free finds (wcvb.com) — A classic 2002 TV segment revisits how people in Belmont and nearby towns snap up free curbside furniture and household items when clearly labeled. The piece follows a Duxbury resident at a transfer station and then shows a Belmont curbside "Free" experiment where almost everything is quickly claimed, highlighting how unwanted items can easily find new homes.
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