Belchertown
Belchertown upgrades website to increase public engagement
BELCHERTOWN — The town of Belchertown launched its new and improved website, inviting all residents to explore it and view its new features. Vice Chair Ed Comeau of the Belchertown Communications Committee said, “The new site officially launched on July 10 and it has a really fresh look to it, but more importantly, it is much easier to update the information on it on the backend.”
Charity golf tournament to help pets in need
BELCHERTOWN — Second Chance Animal Services is having its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown on Monday, July 15.
Belchertown School Committee gives Cameron positive evaluation
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown School Committee gave Superintendent Brian Cameron generally favorable marks in his end-of-year evaluation. The committee discussed the evaluation as part of its June 25 meeting.
Paws 4 Blue K-9 fundraiser returns bigger and better
MONSON — Paws 4 Blue K-9 will host its second annual Police K-9 Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 — with a rain date of July 27 — at Westview Farms Creamery, 109 East Hill Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jabish Brook Middle School special Town Meeting declared no quorum
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Select Board declared that there was not a quorum at the Jabish Brook special Town Meeting on June 24, resulting in the immediate adjoining of the meeting.
Belchertown votes against building new Jabish Brook Middle School
BELCHERTOWN — In a decisive election on June 17, Belchertown residents firmly voted against funding the construction of a new middle school at the Jabish Brook property on North Washington Street.
Select Board approves final agreement for move to regional dispatch
BELCHERTOWN — At its June 13 special meeting, the Select Board voted to endorse the final agreement between Belchertown, Wilbraham and Hampden with regard to regional dispatch services.
Public health grant budget approved by Quabbin Health District
PELHAM — Budget allocation for the Quabbin Health District’s Public Health Excellence Grant met with approval at a June 6 meeting of the health district’s Board of Directors at the Pelham Library.
Election, meeting to determine Belchertown school building project
BELCHERTOWN — Residents will soon have an opportunity to decide how to proceed with the Jabish Brook Middle School project during the upcoming special town election and special Town Meeting.
Route 9 bridge dedication honors fallen hero
BELCHERTOWN — On May 26, community members, local leaders and state officials commemorated the dedication of the Route 9 highway bridge connecting Belchertown and Ware, now named the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge in honor of Army Specialist Kenneth J. Iwasinski.
