The Belchertown Board of Assessors voted unanimously to accept 23 Chapter 61B land-classification applications and approved Chapter 61 forestry applications at its October 27 meeting.
The Belchertown Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee discussed applying for a third round of RISE matching grant funds and reconsidered where to locate a planned community wellness program.
Belchertown's Select Board, School Committee and Finance Committee held a joint budget session reviewing a $2,011,463 free cash certification, up from $1,418,350 the year before.
The Belchertown Board of Health voted unanimously to adopt a $150 housing re-inspection fee for landlords whose properties still have uncorrected violations at a scheduled follow-up inspection.
Belchertown's Select Board voted Oct. 5 to split the town's Tax Work-Off Program into separate veteran and senior tracks, and veterans no longer need to submit income documentation to qualify.
The Planning Board recommended denial of a variance petition to keep animals on a residential property. Kelly Loud sought relief to keep chickens and a donkey on a So. Main St. property after the Zoning Enforcement Officer issued a cease-and-desist letter for insufficient land.
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved applications for land preservation and property tax relief during a meeting on October 13, 2026. In open session, the board approved one Chapter 61 and 12 Chapter 61B agricultural preservation applications.
Belchertown Capital Improvement Planning Committee unanimously backed $109,000 in capital projects.
Belchertown Select Board voted unanimously to allocate approximately $341,000 in excess state funding.
Belchertown Select Board splits a $340,896 surplus between repairs and reserves.
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