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In today's newsletter:

  • Police boost patrols at Rock Meadow after late-night indecent incident
  • How strong could Belmont Hill hockey be in this winter's prep race?
  • See where Belmont Hill ranks among Massachusetts' top high schools

Also on today's calendar: Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Belmont Police Investigating Incident Involving Nude Man (patch.com) — Belmont residents are being urged to stay alert after police received a late-night report of a nude man possibly engaged in a sexual act at Rock Meadow near the Community Gardens on Mill Street. Officers are increasing patrols in the conservation area, believe the case may be linked to other suspicious behavior there, and are asking anyone with information or who witnesses similar activity to contact authorities immediately.
   

2. 6 early storylines to watch for 2026-27 boys prep hockey (hockeyjournal.com) — Belmont Hill's boys prep hockey team is projected to take a big step forward this winter, with key returners like defenseman Emmett Aufiero and goalie Ethan Bauer drawing attention. The piece surveys New England prep hockey storylines, including player movement to junior leagues and which rising stars could chase Player of the Year and NHL Draft consideration.
   

3. Best high schools in Massachusetts (homenewshere.com subscription) — Belmont families will notice Belmont Hill School ranked among the top 25 high schools in Massachusetts, earning an A+ grade and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list, based on Niche data, compares leading private and public schools on academics, diversity, activities, and resources, offering context for how Belmont Hill stacks up against other elite institutions.
   

4. A Timeline of Lindsay Clancy's Postpartum Struggles, Arrest for Killing Her Children and Ongoing Trial (people.com) — Belmont appears in this tragic case because Lindsay Clancy briefly entered an inpatient program at McLean Hospital in Belmont just weeks before her three children were killed. The article traces her postpartum mental health struggles, the Duxbury murders, and the ongoing Plymouth County trial, highlighting conflicting expert testimony over whether she experienced postpartum psychosis.
   

5. These Young Teens' Love of Football Outweighs the Risks (americancommunitymedia.org) — A Belmont Hill School junior from Belmont shares why he keeps playing football despite growing evidence about concussion risks and CTE in the sport. His perspective, alongside teens from other states, highlights how young athletes and their families are weighing safety concerns against the powerful pull of team culture and personal passion for the game.
   

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