Belchertown
Belchertown residents look toward election, Town Meeting
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.
State loans will help replace aging water lines in Belchertown neighborhood
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...
Przypek ‘excited’ to support small biz as chamber of commerce CEO
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.
Residents raise concerns at Belchertown FY25 budget hearing
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.
Saunders talks state aid, immigration policy with Belchertown Select Board
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....
Belchertown raises a flag in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month
BELCHERTOWN — A red flag, emblazoned with blue figures of children holding hands, flapped in the bitter wind outside the Belchertown Town Hall on April 5. In the center of the flag, one child’s figure was reduced to a white outline, nearly invisible against the red background.
Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council
Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.
Belchertown Communications Committee in need of more members
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Communications Committee is looking for more members. Chair Chris Martin stated, “We have nine seats, with six active members. We’ve been looking for three more volunteers for a while now and would welcome anybody to join us.” The...
Teachers nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
The nominees for the 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year Award were recently announced by host organization National Life Group.
Belchertown creative economy coordinator pitches branding standards
BELCHERTOWN — Maude Haak-Frendscho, Belchertown’s creative economy coordinator, pitched a standard template for all town brochures at a recent Select Board meeting.