Finance Committee unanimously approves final FY26 municipal relief requests totaling $3,331. Chair Brian Gibbons and all four voting members on July 13 backed three separate appropriations transfers: $500 to Inspection Service Wage, $2,550 to Animal Control Wage, and $281 to Assessors Wage. Town
Communications Committee affirmed responsibility for the town's Communication Plan and planned AI guidance for municipal operations.
The Belchertown Select Board convened in special session to establish six core fiscal-year 2027 goals. Chair Whitney Jorns Kuhnlenz and the full board reviewed, revised, and finalized objectives spanning economic development and land use planning, public health and safety, communications
Belchertown Cultural Council approves grants reception for August 24 at Arcpoint. Chair Melanie Donovan confirmed the council will staff booths at National Night Out on August 4 and the Honest Beginning Recovery Rally on August 29, and processed paperwork for artists Jay Matinka, Acousticca, and
Belchertown Select Board approves utility poles and liquor licenses amid signage policy review. The board voted unanimously to approve three National Grid pole placements on Jensen Street and referred a fourth pole on Old Enfield Road back to the Department of Public Works and National Grid after
Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle excise abatements and authorizes Department of Revenue filings. Chair Craig Tommila, Vice Chair Jeanmarie Leone, Clerk Loring Caney, Jr., and Director of Assessments Zak Bombard approved five monthly motor vehicle excise abatement batches totaling $4,951.82
Belchertown's Communications Committee discussed implementation questions for the town's newly approved artificial intelligence policy during its June 25 meeting.
Belchertown Historical Commission advances trail mapping and 250th anniversary plans. Four members met June 23 to approve prior minutes and heard that trail-mapping work is underway with coordination between Gerard Miller and Michael Carolan, drawing on input from the Conservation Commission; the
A rare information void greets Belchertown residents on June 23, 2026. No press releases, town News Flash items, school district notices, library announcements, or commercial-outlet coverage arrived in the cycle covering the past 24 to 48 hours, leaving town hall, schools, and community…
Conservation Commission issues Negative Determination for septic work, approves residential compliance. The commission approved a septic and water line extension at 109 Channel Drive for applicant Ramzi Natour, with special conditions requiring a dewatering plan, additional erosion controls,
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