Board of Assessors unanimously approves motor vehicle and property tax exemptions. Chair Craig Tommila, Vice Chair Jeanmarie Leone, Clerk Loring Caney Jr., and Director of Assessments Zak Bombard approved two Motor Vehicle Excise Exemption Applications under the Hero Act (Nicholas J. Trudell and
Belchertown Select Board splits over $1 million grant for the vacant Tadgell building.
Belchertown Conservation Department hosts UMass hydrologist on drought and well water risk.
The Cultural Council voted unanimously to approve approximately $80 in combined spending on fall events: $30 to $40 for craft materials at the Lake Wallace Fall Festival on October 3 and up to $50 for a feather flag carrying case.
Communications Committee voted unanimously to promote Andrew Tremblay to full membership. Tremblay, who had been serving as an associate member, passed the vote 5-0-0, moved by Lew Louraine and seconded by Robin Tutt; he must complete swearing-in at the Town Clerk's office.
Planning Board blocks revised Lot Identification Plan for Hamilton Street property pending probate and attorney documentation. Chair Dan Beaudette cited Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 190B, Section 3-102, stating the Board could not approve the Bronner family application without proof that
The Belchertown Historical Commission approved July minutes and advanced preservation work on multiple fronts. The commission submitted a project proposal to Massachusetts Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Michael Steinitz for Lampson Brook preservation grants and received notice of
Select Board launches joint economic development planning with Planning Board, Creative Economy Committee, and EDIC. Town Manager Steve Williams and Planner Eric Weiss presented results from a marketing study identifying opportunity zones in the Town Center, south end, and Stop & Shop area; Town
Board of Health approves Ware Road septic upgrade conditioned on Conservation approval. The Board unanimously authorized PAH Properties LLC to reduce groundwater separation two feet and deploy an Eljen GSF system for 280 Ware Road, with Roger Bacon, Title V consultant, confirming the system
Select Board adopts hazard mitigation plan and conservation land purchases totaling $232,000. Chair Whitney Jorns Kuhnlenz led unanimous approval of the Belchertown Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update, which had been submitted to Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for final review. The Board
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