Board of Health approves FY27 staffing and discusses pesticide regulations
Board of Health unanimously approves FY27 staffing and opens pesticide regulation discussion. The Belchertown Board unanimously confirmed 11 department positions at its May 22 meeting, including Director of Public Health Andrea Crete, Senior Clerk Mary Grenier, and Title V Consultant Roger Bacon.
Board of Health · Meeting of May 22, 2026
BELCHERTOWN — Board of Health unanimously approves FY27 staffing and opens pesticide regulation discussion. The Belchertown Board unanimously confirmed 11 department positions at its May 22 meeting, including Director of Public Health Andrea Crete, Senior Clerk Mary Grenier, and Title V Consultant Roger Bacon. Board member David Gottsegen introduced research on pesticide and herbicide health risks, proposing restrictions on pesticide use on municipal grounds and schools, citing regulatory models from Andover and South Hadley.
The Board discussed collaboration with other town departments and the need for education and enforcement capacity.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of May 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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