By Dave Watkins in News — 28 Sep 2026

$1 million grant to transform Tadgell School

Registry records show 12 filings, few conventional sales. Belchertown's registry of deeds logged 12 filings this week, with few traditional home sales among them, in Belchertown News's regular look at local real estate activity.Belchertown News

$1 million MVP grant to transform Tadgell School. Belchertown received a $1 million state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to begin turning the former Tadgell School into a community resilience hub, the town announced.Town of Belchertown
Three students win US250 essay contest. Belchertown announced the winners of its Red, White and Belchertown essay contest, honoring three young writers as part of the town's 250th anniversary observance.Town of Belchertown
BCTV seeks nominations for athlete spotlight series. Belchertown Community Television is accepting nominations for its Athletics Spotlight series, inviting residents to recognize local athletes who deserve recognition.Town of Belchertown
Town flags spotted lanternfly infestation risk. Belchertown officials are reminding residents the town sits in a known spotted lanternfly infestation area and asking them to watch for the invasive pest and help slow its spread.Town of Belchertown

Wed, Sep 30, 11:00 a.m.: Public hearing set on Quabbin water request. Belchertown holds a public hearing on a request for additional Quabbin Reservoir water at Town Hall Auditorium, 2 Jabish Street, Wednesday morning.Town of Belchertown
Thu, Oct 1, 1:00 p.m.: Council on Aging singing group meets Thursday. The Belchertown Council on Aging's Women's Singing Group gathers at the Senior Center, 60 State Street, Thursday afternoon.Belchertown Council on Aging
Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 a.m.: Zendoodle relaxation class offered at senior center. The Belchertown Council on Aging hosts a Zendoodle drawing and relaxation session at the Senior Center, 60 State Street, Thursday morning.Belchertown Council on Aging
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.: Lake Wallace Fall Fest returns Saturday. Belchertown's Lake Wallace Sensory Trail, 5 Whitlock Way, hosts its annual Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.Town of Belchertown
Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 a.m.: Farmers and artisans market sets up on common. The Belchertown Farmer's and Artisans Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday on the Town Common, 25 Park Street.Town of Belchertown
Mon, Oct 5, 9:30 a.m.: Naturalist leads Gentle Walkers nature outing. A naturalist leads the Gentle Walkers group on a guided walk starting at the Senior Center, 60 State Street, Monday morning.Belchertown Council on Aging

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