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By | Aug 15, 2024

State bill seeks to provide more benefits to Quabbin

When water began gushing into the newly established Quabbin Reservoir in 1939, the resulting water supply tore apart the Swift River communities in favor of providing clean, consistent water to eastern Massachusetts, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The four disincorporated towns — Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott — disappeared from the map.


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By | Aug 12, 2024

Belchertown Cultural Council working for the community

BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Cultural Council is run by a team of volunteers who strive to make Belchertown an enjoyable community by implementing arts and culture as an essential part of life in the town.


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Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery

By | Aug 5, 2024

Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery

EASTHAMPTON — As part of its artist of the month exhibition, rising high school senior Kaia Couture of Belchertown is set to have her art displayed at the Sgt. James G. Wheeler Memorial Art Gallery, 122 Pleasant St., Suite 101, Easthampton.


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By | Jul 29, 2024

Belchertown police officers to begin wearing body cameras

BELCHERTOWN — In October 2023, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced an award of over $3.6 million in grant funds to 52 local police departments for the implementation or expansion of body-worn camera programs in communities across Massachusetts.


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By | Jul 29, 2024

Not your average yard sale: Belchertown unites to support dog rescue

BELCHERTOWN — Get ready for a weekend of adventure, community spirit, and support for local businesses and charities as the inaugural Belchertown Community Yard Sale takes place Friday, Aug. 9, to Sunday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain dates are Aug. 16-18.


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By | Jul 29, 2024

Communities gear up for National Night Out events

National Night Out is a community-building campaign that is run all over the country promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It is typically hosted on the first Tuesday of the month of August.


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By | Jul 15, 2024

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.”


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