Belchertown, Massachusetts — week of 2026-07-06 · all Belchertown meetings

Belchertown Roundup: Select Board Set to Award Bridge Contract; Assessors Handled $4,951.96 in Bills and Abatements

The most consequential action on the horizon is tonight's Select Board meeting, where the board is scheduled to award a repairs contract for the Jabish Brook Trestle Bridge and review bids for two major infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, several town boards met over the past two weeks on agendas ranging from pesticide regulations to opioid settlement spending — though minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions.

Select Board — Tonight, July 6

The Select Board will hold public hearings for utility poles on Jensen Street and Old Enfield Road, plus an ABCC public hearing for a new annual on-premises liquor license at 330 Chauncey Walker Street (Cold Spring Country Club). The board will also review the award of a repairs contract for the Jabish Brook Trestle Bridge and bid reviews for the Hop Brook Culvert Replacement and the Water Reclamation Facility SCADA System. Additional items include endorsement of LAND and PARC grant applications and acceptance of a 2.988-acre deed on State Street. The Town Manager will report on those infrastructure contracts and ongoing discussions regarding a potential water ban.

Board of Assessors — June 30

The Board of Assessors was scheduled to approve a schedule of bills totaling $1,714.99 and several rounds of motor vehicle excise abatements: $1,600.98 (2026 abatements, dated 6/22/2026), $909.75 (2025 abatements, dated 6/23/2026), and $629.25 (2026 abatements, dated 6/24/2026). The combined total is $4,951.96. The board also planned to discuss the Work-Off Program and authorize a letter for FY2027 Gateway. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Health — June 22

The Board of Health was scheduled to hear from a national expert on the health risks of pesticides and discuss regulations for chemical lawn care on town properties. The agenda also included a vote to change the Animal Inspector mileage stipend to .725¢ per mile, the FY27 appointment of Candace Clark as Public Health Nurse, and board reorganization for Chair, Vice Chair, and Single Signatory.

Conservation Commission — June 22

The Conservation Commission was set to hear and potentially vote on several continued applications: a Notice of Intent for a single-family home at Lot A West Street (BCC#26-3), a Notice of Intent for an accessory dwelling unit at 35 Lake Drive (BCC#26-7), a Request for Determination for cyanobacteria treatment at Lake Holland (BCC#26-14), and a Request for Determination for a septic/water line at 109 Channel Drive (BCC#26-16). Bills on the agenda totaled $282.59 — CT River Water Sampling at $235.00 and Amazon at $47.59.

School Committee — June 23

The Belchertown School Committee was scheduled to discuss the Cold Spring School closure update and athletic fields, with possible action on a superintendent evaluation and MASC/MASS conference attendance. Consent items included warrants and an out-of-state field trip for boys soccer to Somers, Connecticut.

Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee — June 29

This committee was scheduled to discuss implementing a Family Overdose Support Fund based on the Boston HALO model. The agenda also included a funding application from Meetopolis Wellness/Meetopolis Helps, Honest Beginnings basement renovation and enrollment funding, the BOAT/BPS Drug Free Communities grant application status, and a potential partnership with the Quabbin Health District for a Clapp Library wellness program.

Other Meetings

The Historical Commission (June 23) was set to review the town's new AI policy and receive updates on Belchertown's 250th anniversary planning. The Communications Committee (June 25) planned to vote on officer positions and discuss the AI policy rollout and town website accessibility. The McPherson Sensory Garden Committee (June 24) reviewed a garden map presented by Lew and discussed CPA grant funds. The Planning Board's June 23 meeting was cancelled.

Coming Up

**July 6 — Select Board:** Bridge contract award, liquor license hearing, infrastructure bid reviews.
**July 7 — Community Preservation Committee:** Proposed change to the Clapp Memorial Library window grant.
**July 7 — Cultural Council:** Food Truck Friday and grants reception planning.
**July 8 — Select Board:** Special meeting on FY-27 goals and objectives.
**July 13 — Finance Committee:** Vote on final FY26 Municipal Relief Requests.
**July 20 — Historic District By-Law Commission:** Certificate of Appropriateness for Clapp Memorial Library window restoration (91 windows at 19 S. Main St.).

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Select Board to award Jabish Brook Trestle Bridge contract; finance panel to vote on relief requests

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