Belchertown Historical Commission advances 250th anniversary planning. The body approved a new logo for marketing and confirmed event details including an abridged Declaration of Independence reading, Belchertown community band performance, food trucks, re-enactments, and fireworks viewing at
Planning Board votes down three-lot ANR for Shelterwood Management over bylaw noncompliance. Vice Chair Elizabeth Pols and members Dan Beaudette, Michael Hofler, and Mark Plante voted 4-0 against the Old Farm Circle proposal, dated July 6, 2026, citing violation of section 270-12(A)5, and tabled
Board of Health approves alternate septic testing and system design for constrained property. Vice Chair Kenneth Elstein's motion to allow a sieve analysis instead of a percolation test and a two-foot separation reduction at 59 Mill Valley Road, paired with an Eljen trench system, passed
Council on Aging discussed new senior center programming at July 22 meeting. Members Maureen Keizer, Nancy Brill, Lorraine Alves, Anthony Ricchiazzi, and Libby Overly were present.
Belchertown Conservation Commission approved three residential projects with environmental conditions.
Select Board approves primary warrant and November special town meeting. Chair Whitney Jorns Kuhnlenz and members approved the November 9 Special Town Meeting with warrant submissions due September 24, endorsed the Primary Election Warrant, and voted unanimously to disband the Buildings and Grounds
The Historic District By-Law Commission unanimously approved window and roof work. Chair Sharon Burdick and members Craig Schumacher, Dakota Richards, Jonathan Spiegel, and Susan Mahler voted 5-0 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration and replacement of 91 windows at the
The Belchertown Economic Development and Industrial Corporation unanimously approved a $7,200 mowing contract with Lamoreaux Tree & Landscaping, contingent on liability insurance and scope documentation. Development manager Tim Gilbert reported that MassDevelopment is reassessing Carriage Grove
Lakes Committee authorizes algae treatment for Lake Holland contingent on test results. The committee unanimously backed the expenditure, which may proceed if testing warrants intervention. Treasurer John Soja reported $5,000 in the account. Treatment of Lakes Holland and Arcadia is set for July
The Belchertown Board of Assessors voted unanimously to eliminate federal income tax return requirements for non-domiciliary military personnel applying for motor vehicle excise abatements, requiring only a Commanding Officer letter verifying home state and military orders. Chair Craig Tommila,
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