Dr. Lai first volunteered abroad in the aftermath of the South Asian Tsunami, in 2005, and has since been a part of nearly 30 global humanitarian relief efforts. In this interview, she discusses the South Asian Tsunami; her work in Liberia and

Hal Learson on his career in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War

Nov 8th, 2019 58m 15s

Veteran Hal Learson speaks with librarian Nancy McMenemy McColm about growing up in Portland, ME during the Great Depression and WWII, and his 30+ years of service in the U.S. Navy.

Sharisse Zeroonian: Belmont Author & Filmmaker

Oct 25th, 2019 30m 9s

Belmont resident, Sharisse Zeroonian reads from 2 of her short stories, "Rock of Gibraltar", and "Drowsy".

Moon Memories with Ottavio Forte

Sep 19th, 2019 30m 8s

Local artist Ottavio Forte discusses his time working as an electrical engineer on the Apollo 11 program, and his hobbies - beekeeping, wine making, and sculpting. He is interviewed by librarian Nancy McMenemy McColm.

Moon Memories with Jim Roth

Sep 19th, 2019 36m 47s

Chemist and teacher Jim Roth discusses his work on the Apollo program and his volunteer work with the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, and Belmont's Conservation Commission.

Moon Memories with Sandra Rosenblum

Sep 19th, 2019 20m 1s

Sandra Rosenblum shares what it was like to see Thai villagers "in full holiday mode" over the 1969 lunar landing. She also talks about how the "space race" influenced her daughter's education and career. She is interviewed by Librarian Nancy

Sharisse Zeroonian, Writer and Filmmaker

Aug 6th, 2019 28m 45s

Sharisse Zeroonian shares her memories of growing up in Belmont and discusses her career as a filmmaker and writer. Recorded on August 31, 2019.

Fran Yuan & Jean Gauthier

Jul 25th, 2019 31m 43s

Listen to friends Fran Yuan and Jean Gauthier talk about Fran's work on social justice causes, and Jean's highs and lows living in Belmont, as part of the LGBTQ community.

Jamie MacIsaac shares his thoughts on Belmont and his career here in public safety

Jul 24th, 2019 33m 16s

Belmont Assistant Chief of Police James "Jamie" MacIsaac speaks with Joanna Tzouvelis about growing up in Belmont and his 20+ years in public safety.

Moon Memories with Dr. Kwan Kew Lai

Jul 17th, 2019 7m 31s

Dr. Kwan Kew Lai shares how she was surprised to find that mankind had landed on the moon when visited her local information center/library

Moon Memories with Dr. Aviva Brecher

Jul 1st, 2019 34m 45s

Dr. Brecher shares her memories of being a NASA Principal Investigator and having the opportunity to experiment on moon rocks brought back from the Apollo missions. She also discusses what it was like to be a women working in a science field,

Moon Memories with Kim Archer

Jul 1st, 2019 17m 2s

Kim Archer describes a road trip he and some college friends took from PA to FL, to see the Saturn 5 rocket launch on July 16, 1969.

Moon Memories with Jack Ananian

Jul 1st, 2019 14m 31s

Jack Ananian shares a few lunar landing memories, one of which involves working for a local company, Bolt, Berenek, and Newman, on a project that he was told would help the Apollo astronauts.

Moon Memories with David Ching

Jul 1st, 2019 13m 36s

David Ching discusses his work for RCA from 1959-1961. During that time he lived and worked on a remote volcanic island collecting test data on missiles launched from Florida. This work, which was done in preparation for early Apollo missions

Moon Memories with Bill Magsam

Jul 1st, 2019 14m 6s

U.S. Navy Veteran Bill Magsum describes his memories of the first lunar landing, and the tumultuous summer of 1969.

Robinson Catherine 05 21 2019 BSP MoonMemories

Jul 1st, 2019 6m 38s

Catherine Robinson remembers being awestruck listening to a crackling radio station, when it was announced that we had successfully landed a man on the moon.

Moon Memories with Stephen Shestakofsky

Jul 1st, 2019 7m 8s

Stephen Shestakofsky describes watching the lunar landing with his grandmother, torn by wanting to see history and pass the NY bar exam, which he was due to take the very next morning. He also remembers the significance of the landing with reg

Ron Sacca on his family's history and his many fond memories of Belmont

May 25th, 2019 34m 51s

Ron Sacca speaks with Joanna Tzouvelis about his family's six generations in Belmont (and counting), his own fond memories of living here for more than 65 years, and his hopes for the future.

Athena McInnis on her historic home and Belmont then and now

Apr 22nd, 2019 22m 39s

Listen to life-long Belmont resident Athena McInnis discuss her historic home, the Thadeus Frost House, and life in Belmont, then and now.

Shirley and Irving Gerber on their 70+ years in Belmont

Mar 7th, 2019 20m 48s

Irving and Shirley Gerber speak with their grandson Michael Souza about growing up in the 1930s and 1940s, how Belmont has changed over their 70+ years living here, and their secret to a long and happy marriage.

Dr. Paul Solomon on his career, his family, and serving as a Town Selectman

Jan 14th, 2019 23m 19s

Dr. Paul Solomon speaks with his wife Phyl about his work as a Belmont Selectman, being a pediatrician, and blending their two families when they married.

Phyl Solomon on her career, her marriage, and intergenerationalism

Jan 14th, 2019 21m 24s

Phyl Solomon speaks with her husband Paul about her career, family life, and establishing a number of intergenerational programs here in town.

Dr. David Alper on his 30+ years in Belmont, and leading the Town's Board of Health

Dec 22nd, 2018 38m 57s

Dr. David Alper discusses his three decades in Belmont, as a podiatrist, volunteer, and director of the Town's Board of Health. He is interviewed by Joanna Tzouvelis of the Belmont Citizen Herald.

State Senator Will Brownsberger on life in Belmont and his years in local government

Nov 28th, 2018 28m 56s

State Senator Will Brownsberger talks with his daughter Carly about raising a family in Belmont, his work on the Board of Selectmen, and being a MA state senator.