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Committee reviews four projects seeking preservation funding

Belchertown preservation committee reviews four active projects. The Community Preservation Committee heard status updates on initiatives including a Clapp Memorial Library windows replacement project seeking approximately $130,000 in grant funding from the Bolger Foundation, with results expected

Recreation Committee approves motion to adjourn; no formal votes on substantive matters.

Belchertown Recreation Committee heard updates on three failed or pending Community Preservation Act grants. Committee member Kyle Thibeault reported that a CPA grant for bleachers was rejected, a multi-purpose field grant drew proximity concerns, and a Smith property grant (estimated at

Energy and Sustainability Committee approves new member, advances solar and transit projects.

Energy and Sustainability Committee accepts new member, advances multiple initiatives. The panel, led by Chair John Piekara, approved adding a candidate from a letter of interest. Associate member Mike Potishnak reported electric vehicle chargers now operational and app-listed; Chris Bambacus

Committee Confirms FY27 Capital Requests, Flags Three Major Projects

Belchertown Capital Improvement Planning Committee confirms FY27 capital request list. Chair Eric Weiss and members Eric Bernardin and Mike Hofler confirmed the committee's FY27 capital request spreadsheet is current and flagged three major projects requiring special funding: the JBMS roof and

Planning Board continues Lafleur subdivision hearing; approves three ANRs and site plan modification

Belchertown Planning Board continued a public hearing on an 18-lot subdivision for Jason Lafleur while approving a parking expansion for Cutchins Programs for Children and Families. Chair Dan Beaudette raised concerns about sightline distances on Route 9 and Route 181 during the 66-acre Lafleur