Belchertown Capital Committee Backs $109K in Capital Spending
Belchertown Capital Improvement Planning Committee unanimously backed $109,000 in capital projects.
Capital Improvement Planning Committee · Meeting of October 7, 2026
Belchertown Capital Improvement Planning Committee unanimously backed $109,000 in capital projects. The committee voted 4-0-0 on each of three recommendations: $50,000 for Water Storage, $34,000 for Police Cruiser Radios, and $25,000 for emergency burner replacement for Boiler #1 at Jabish Brook Middle School. The funding comes from a $340,000 state aid surplus beyond the town's budget estimate.
Town Administrator Steve Williams noted the situation is unusual and not expected to repeat. The committee also voted 3-0-0 to recommend Richard Kowal for appointment to the committee.
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Source: the Capital Improvement Planning Committee meeting of October 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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