by Sarah Heinonen | May 14, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Ware
BELCHERTOWN — Extreme weather and intense rain events have become more common in recent years. In August 2023, many New England communities experienced severe flooding when more than 6 inches of rain fell over a six-hour period. In an effort to mitigate future storm impacts, Belchertown and Ware have partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels to residents at discounted prices, helping homeowners collect the water, instead of letting it go down the drain.
by Bill Zito | May 7, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BELCHERTOWN — Ahead of their respective May 13 and May 20 dates, the Belchertown Select Board and the clerk’s office have released the Warrants for the special and annual Town Meetings and accompanying election ballot.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local Headlines
BELCHERTOWN — Leaky pipes and water main breaks that have been a struggle for about 550 people living at the Pine Valley Plantation Mobile Home Park in Belchertown will be resolved thanks to funding for a $6.2 million water line replacement program announced by state...
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 24, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Monson, Palmer, Ware, Worcester County
In the world of business, especially small business, chambers of commerce are a valuable tool. At their core, chambers are an association of businesses that promote and protect their members’ interests.
by Laura Mason | Apr 17, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News
BELCHERTOWN — During the April 10 public hearing, Belchertown residents raised multiple concerns about the student impact of the reduced positions proposed in the School Committee’s fiscal year 2025 budget.
by Bill Zito | Apr 10, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News
BELCHERTOWN — Sitting down with the Select Board at the April 1 meeting, state Rep. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) put his topics of discussion about the state budget front and center. “I will put this in the context of the good, the bad and the ugly,” he said....
