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Capital Committee develops FY27 priorities from $1.78 million in requests

Belchertown Capital Committee begins preliminary ranking of FY27 projects totaling $1.78 million. The Capital Improvement Planning Committee approved January minutes 3-0 and reviewed departmental capital requests for fiscal 2027 under Vice-Chair Eric Bernardin's direction. Poll Pad upgrades at

Planning Board continues Lafleur subdivision, backs Franklin Street duplex

Belchertown Planning Board continued its hearing on Jason Lafleur's 10-lot subdivision proposal and deferred final action to March 10. Chair Dan Beaudette and board members, including Michael Hofler and Bjorn Markeson, flagged critical gaps in sight-distance standards at the Ware Road and Meadow

Lakes Committee approves Metacomet lake treatment, seeks Tri-Lakes funding support.

Belchertown Lakes Committee approves spring Metacomet treatment at $9,000 cost. Treasurer John Soja reported the committee will request $7,000 from the Tri-Lakes Watershed Association to offset a budget shortfall, leaving a $2,000 gap. Treatment of lakes Holland and Arcadia is also scheduled for

Board approves Trustees of Reservation tax exemption and valuation agreement

Belchertown Board of Assessors approves Trustees exemption and valuation accord. Chair Loring Caney led the board in a 2-0 vote to exempt property owned by Trustees of the Reservation, requiring annual 3ABC filings, and approving a FY27 personal property utility valuation agreement with consultant

Belchertown Planning Board Keeps Mishi Moon Path Subdivision Hearing Open

Belchertown's Planning Board kept open its public hearing on an 18-lot Mishi Moon Path Subdivision, citing unresolved safety and drainage concerns.