Belchertown Select Board Adopts AI Policy, Ratifies Firefighter Contract at June Meeting
Belchertown Select Board adopts AI policy, ratifies firefighter contract, and pursues $7.7 million in grants.
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Communications Committee addresses policy advancement and membership renewal
Belchertown Communications Committee advances social media and AI policies toward Select Board review. The committee, led by Chair Chris Martin, approved April 23 minutes 4-0-0 and is moving two major initiatives forward. The social media policy distinguishes between employee violations handled
Belchertown Senior Center to Add Four Specialized Frozen Meal Options Starting October
Belchertown Council on Aging prepares for four new specialized frozen meal options required by October 1 grant mandate.
Planning Board continues hearing, reorganizes leadership
Belchertown Planning Board re-elects Dan Beaudette as Chair and reorganizes leadership. The Board unanimously confirmed Elizabeth Pols as Vice Chair, Leonard Bilodeau as Clerk, Michael Hofler as Single Signatory and Community Preservation Committee liaison, and Bjorn Markeson as PVPC Commissioner
Assessors Reorganize, Elect Three to New Positions
The Belchertown Board of Assessors reorganized following the election of new member Jeanmarie Leone. Craig Tommila was elected Chair, Leone was elected Vice Chair, and former Chair Loring Caney was elected Secretary and Clerk. The board approved minutes from its May 12, 2026 meeting by a 2-0 vote