Cultural Council approves nearly $20,000 in 2026 spending priorities
Belchertown Cultural Council approves approximately $19,000 in cultural spending for fiscal 2026. Chair Melanie Donovan led the council to unanimously approve allocations including $6,000 for a functional sculpture and plaque, $4,200 for spring arts and kids events week, $3,500 for winter light
Cultural Council · Meeting of January 27, 2026
Belchertown Cultural Council approves approximately $19,000 in cultural spending for fiscal 2026. Chair Melanie Donovan led the council to unanimously approve allocations including $6,000 for a functional sculpture and plaque, $4,200 for spring arts and kids events week, $3,500 for winter light nights with stage, carriage rides, and hot chocolate truck service, and $3,000 for food truck friday programming with bands and entertainment. The council also noted $300 in available BCA funding for cultural initiatives by June 2026 and plans to address August event location options.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of January 27, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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