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🌱 Patch AM: How Belmont finally broke Watertown’s two-decade field hockey dominance.

Also, don't miss Jagged Little Pill on the Belmont Patch calendar

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Hi Belmont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Belmont finally broke Watertown's two-decade field hockey dominance.
  • How a Belmont kid became a force in global hardcore punk.
  • Belmont native's hockey show just landed a major national platform.

Also on today's calendar: Jagged Little Pill and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belmont Field Hockey Takes Down Long-Time Nemesis Watertown, 2-1, In Season Opener (belmontonian.com) — Belmont High's field hockey team just snapped a nearly 20-year drought against rival Watertown, winning 2-1 behind two goals from senior captain Elsie Lakin-Schultz and stellar goaltending by junior Zoe Bruce. Coach Jessie Smith celebrated both her 250th career win and a statement season opener, with players and fans seeing the victory as a tone-setter for Belmont's entire fall campaign.
   

• Inside the Hardcore Music Community With a Belmont Native (belmontvoice.org) — A Belmont native and Belmont High graduate, guitarist Alex Dow traces his path from lessons at Belmont Music to touring internationally with Boston punk band Fiddlehead. He describes the hardcore scene's inclusive, DIY spirit and highlights new music honoring a late friend, with a recent video project reconnecting him to another Belmont alum now working in film.
   

• Massachusetts-based hockey podcast and streaming show 'What Chaos!' moves to The Ringer (boston.com) — A popular Massachusetts-based hockey podcast and streaming show, co-hosted by Belmont native DJ Bean, is moving to major sports media outlet The Ringer ahead of the new NHL season. The show blends in-depth hockey talk with humor and pop culture, and the move to Spotify-owned The Ringer is expected to expand its reach well beyond local fans.
   

📸 Around Belmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmont

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 16
  • Retirement Advisers at Financial Square
    Lucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor) Watertown Free Public Library
    6:00 pm
  • Read to a Dog!
    Children's Program Room Watertown Free Public Library, 123, Belmont
    6:15 pm
  • Let's Dance Bachata!
    Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor) Watertown Free Public Libr
    6:30 pm
  • Marketing Yourself with Rita Allen
    Waverley Oaks Meeting Room -112 Belmont Public Library, 336 Conco, Belmont
    6:30 pm
  • Introduction to Excel
    Community Classroom - 201 Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Evening of Meditation & Music with a Visiting Himalayan Master →
    Address provided upon RSVP
    6:00 pm
  • Faculty Showcase Concert at Powers Music School →
    Powers Music School, 160 Lexington St, Belmont
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need a hand with a few small tasks around the house—like assembling some furniture and light yard work—and I'm hoping to find a reliable local helper.
    I've gotten some crazy high quotes in the past for what are pretty simple jobs, so I'm just looking for fair, reasonable rates. (Nextdoor Agassiz)
  • Stryker posted a job opening for Senior Materials Coordinator - 1st Shift - $32.40/hr. in Waltham. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington

  • Arlington Center For The Arts Appoints New Leader (patch.com)

Watertown

  • Watertown Will Celebrate Indigenous People's Day With Crafts, Dancing, Food & More (watertownmanews.com)
  • JIM'S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer and Boston Latin Play a Hard-Fought Game at the Vic (watertownmanews.com)
  • 66 Galen Street: A LEED Gold Life Science Campus Reinventing Watertown's Innovation District by Elkus Manfredi Architects (globaldesignnews.com)

Waltham

  • Large brush fire subdued by responders from Waltham and beyond (walthamtimes.org)

Ok Belmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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