School fields strategy shifts to soccer field rejuvenation
Belchertown Community Preservation Committee shifts school fields strategy. Director of Building and Grounds Eric Lebeau reported that two wells drilled for the project yielded only 8 and 12 gallons per minute, falling far short of the 80 gallons per minute needed, prompting the committee to reject
Community Preservation Committee · Meeting of January 6, 2026
Belchertown Community Preservation Committee shifts school fields strategy. Director of Building and Grounds Eric Lebeau reported that two wells drilled for the project yielded only 8 and 12 gallons per minute, falling far short of the 80 gallons per minute needed, prompting the committee to reject a $100,000 storage tank and instead focus on rejuvenating the existing soccer field. Chair Jim Natle and member Michael Hofler requested a comprehensive report.
The committee also reviewed Belchertown Little League's updated application, which has secured $110,000 in donations and in-kind commitments from local businesses including Excel Drier, with plans to host the 2027 Little League Tournament and Miracle League of Massachusetts events if upgrades proceed.
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Source: the Community Preservation Committee meeting of January 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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