Belchertown

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 10, 2024

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.

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By Miasha Lee | Mar 20, 2024

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...

By Laura Mason | Mar 11, 2024

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.

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By Dennis Hohenberger | Feb 20, 2024

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.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Feb 20, 2024

Planning Board approves housing development at former Belchertown State School

BELCHERTOWN — A 108-unit rental housing development at the site of the former Belchertown State School was approved with no conditions by the Belchertown Planning Board at a public hearing on Feb. 13.

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By Laura Mason | Feb 14, 2024

Belchertown Public Schools may cut staff due to budget deficit

BELCHERTOWN — Some positions at Belchertown Public Schools may need to be cut in order to address the town’s budget deficit, Superintendent Brian Cameron stated at the Feb. 6 Belchertown School Committee meeting.

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By Laura Mason | Feb 6, 2024

BOAT hosting inaugural logo contest for Umbrella of Wellness Fair

BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together Committee is hosting a logo contest for its upcoming third annual Umbrella of Wellness Fair.

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By Miasha Lee | Feb 6, 2024

Belchertown selected for Making it Public training program

BELCHERTOWN — Belchertown is one of eight communities across Massachusetts that has been selected for Making it Public for Municipalities, a training series offered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Arts & Culture Department.