Cultural Council amends 2026 grant priorities, votes to submit revised framework.
Belchertown Cultural Council unanimously approves revised 2026 grant priorities. The six-member council, chaired by Melanie Donovan, voted to remove restrictions requiring school-based events and repealing mandatory application through an education foundation, instead prioritizing new programs over
Cultural Council · Meeting of August 3, 2026
Belchertown Cultural Council unanimously approves revised 2026 grant priorities. The six-member council, chaired by Melanie Donovan, voted to remove restrictions requiring school-based events and repealing mandatory application through an education foundation, instead prioritizing new programs over repeat grantees. The council confirmed an August 24 Grant Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 1,000-dollar budget, including 250 dollars for guitarist Todd Perry.
Administrative items included updates on the secondary bench project, budgeted at 6,000 dollars, which will be presented to the Selectboard with a new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant design.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of August 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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