Capital Improvement Panel Reviews FY28-FY31 Requests, Approves Report
Capital Improvement Planning Committee · Meeting of March 18, 2026
Belchertown capital improvement panel reviews four years of capital requests, approves selectboard report. The Capital Improvement Planning Committee, chaired by Eric Weiss, reviewed fiscal years 2028 through 2031 needs from school administrators, the Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works on March 18. The committee highlighted a $250,000 lighting project at South Road Elementary School, which secured a $115,000 National Grid rebate.
Captain R. VanZandt presented fire hose and equipment replacement requests due to age-related failures, while the Department of Public Works detailed vehicle and facility maintenance needs. The committee voted unanimously to approve its draft capital report to the Selectboard, with edits clarifying that requested funds are estimated.
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Source: the Capital Improvement Planning Committee meeting of March 18, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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