From the Newsroom: Wicked Local

In 1967, when women were not allowed to participate, Boston Marathon official Jock Semple attempted to physically remove Kathrine Switzer from the race. He failed. Six years later, Semple finally gave Switzer her due, as she explains in an April 5, 2022 interview with wickedlocal.com's Tim Dumas.  

Joanna Tzouvelis, host of "Belmont Buzz," produced by Belmont Media Center, interviews Select Board Vice Chair Roy Epstein about his decision to seek re-election to his three-year seat and his top priorities.

Billerica native Ross Olsson. 

Belmont Buzz talks with new Belmont Fire Chief David DeStefano.

United Parish "Whole World in his Hand' 

United Parish sings 'Amazing Grace'

Christina Aurilio Billerica parent and mask-mandate protestor (1)

Dave Thompson, president of Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, one of the largest consulting and law enforcement training firms in the country, describes what he believes are more lawful and humane ways for investigators to obtain evidence and confessions than lying to suspects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz welcomes special guest Vyrna Napoli, a longtime Belmont resident and former Belmont business owner who is celebrating her 90th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz talks to Dr. David Alper about his decision to retire after practicing podiatry in his home office at One Oak Ave. in Belmont for 35 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ittleton Town Clerk Diane Crory announces election results May 8, 2021 at Littleton High School gymnasium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Smith, Chelmsford library's head of borrower services, talks about the pop-up library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz speaks with Jill Norton and Amanda Rodriguez, co-founders of Belmont's newest organization, Belmont Family Engagement Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brookline's new Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory, reflects on his approach to leadership and education.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westford Health Director Jeffrey Stephens talks about uptick in town's COVID cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westford Town Manager praises retiring Highway Superintendent Richard 'Chip' Barrett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz is joined by Belmont Public Library Director Peter Struzziero to talk about the "Better Through Books: Healing Community Together" community read initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westford School Committee names superintendent  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy Napoli on housing needs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Minnucci of Westford launches Litter 10K See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz talks with members of the Yes For Belmont campaign about why they think an override is necessary in Belmont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Belmont Buzz" talks with Elizabeth Dionne, member of the Warrant Committee and chairman of the Community Preservation Committee, about how the town could save money on its retirement expenses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet three of the women behind a new Belmont group called, "Citizens for a Fiscally Responsible Belmont."" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont residents share their thoughts on 2020 and hopes for 2021 in this special Belmont Buzz edition of "Good Riddance, 2020!" with host Joanna Tzouvelis, senior multimedia journalist of the Belmont Citizen-Herald and Wicked Local Belmont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joanna Tzouvelis takes Belmont Buzz on a tour of the new Belmont Police Station with architect Ted Galante, Building Committee Chairwoman Anne Marie Mahoney and Police Chief James MacIsaac.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Needham Housing Authority meeting came to a quick end when members realized the meeting was password protected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie-Lyn Woodsum lived at 119 Leland St., Framingham. A house on the Southside of Framingham. This is the story of Carrie-Lyn's old house and why she had to leave it, and why it has sat vacant for years. Daily News correspondent Jeannette Hinkle talks with Carrie-Lyn Woodsum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz talks with Craft Beer Cellar co-founder and CEO Suzanne Schalow in the literal cellar at their new location in Belmont at 87 Leonard St. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz chats with special guests, Christine McLaughlin and Maria Maniates, co-founders of the Facebook page, "Time to Put Kids First in Belmont" and organizers of a rally to reopen schools in Belmont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Joanna Tzouvelis interviews Jeffrey Lasseter, owner of Jamaica Jeff's in Belmont center about his recent encounter with Gov. Charlie Baker and how the coronavirus shutdown has hurt the restaurant industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz talks to the co-chairs of the Belmont Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Tim Flood and Naomie Dorilas, about the upcoming year and how their organization supports parents of students with different learning abilities as well as the challenges students are facing due to remote learning. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mah-jongg is a game that has tied generations together. It's a social game, one usually played with friends around a table. COVID-19 changed everything. For this episode of The Daily News, we spoke to MetroWest mah-jongg lovers about how the coronavirus has impacted their pastime, and when they might come together for a game in a friend's living room again. READ MORE: Mah-jongg lovers have adapted a social game passed down through generations to the coronavirus. They say something has been lost. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Belmont Buzz host Joanna Tzouvelis speaks with newly promoted Assistant Belmont Police Chief Mark Hurley about the current climate for public safety officials in general and what challenges the Belmont Police face in this unprecedented time of protest and pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Strip Search: The Comic Strip Podcast, hosts Dave London and Pete Chianca welcome back Sage Stossel, author of the "On the Loose" book series, who's currently re-introducing her superheroine character "Starling" via Go Comics. (Also available at starlingcomic.com.) Stossel's cartoons also appear weekly in the Provincetown Banner and can be found at provincetown.wickedlocal.com. For more visit www.petpeevescomic.com/podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Audio from a July 2, 2020 gunfire incident on Harvard Street in Cambridge, provided by the Cambridge Police Department.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This month's "Belmont Buzz" guest is Thomas Gatuzunis, owner's project manager for three major construction projects happening simultaneously in Belmont - the construction of the grade 7-12 middle and high school, the renovation and addition of the Belmont Police Station and the renovation and addition of the public works facility. Tom gives an update on the projects and talks about the impact of coronavirus on the job sites. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jahzeel Edey  talks Bedford High School graduation  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Resident Asher Smith discusses the fire that destroyed a home on Riveredge in Billerica this evening. 

Billerica Memorial High School graduation. 

Belmont Buzz host Joanna Tzouvelis interviews Dr. Kathryn Boger, director of the McLean Anxiety Master Program at McLean Hospital and the McLean School Consultation Service, about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting children of all ages, advice and tips for parents, and potential long-term effects.

Gachau Kabuga talks about Billerica Black Lives Matter 

Ashley Cail talks about  Billerica Black Lives Matter protest

Aaron Emmanuel gives his perspective on the Billerica Black Lives Matter gathering

Billerica morning announcements 

Speaking with the Lexington Animal Control officer.

Palant on transformational power of music. 

"Belmont Buzz" features Select Board Vice Chairman Adam Dash, who talks about his decision to run for re-election and his goals.

Sen. Barrett on Climate Change  bill

Billerica Police Chief speaks at he vigil. 

Alma Moreno, co-owner and general manager of Azucar Tapas Bar in Maynard gives a toast during the restaurant’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

On a hike to Bald Hill in Boxford State Forest with Police Chief Jim Riter, the hosts of the Wendall in the Wild Podcast find out about a Revolutionary War soldier who is buried there and how beavers have changed the shape of Crooked Pond. BTW, Bald Hill isn't bald anymore. Listen in.