Board debates pulling marijuana zoning article

From Belchertown News

• Board of Health weighs septic waiver, new fees. Belchertown's Board of Health considered a septic system waiver for a Muscle Road property, a revised 2027 fee schedule that would raise costs for rental-property landlords, and a pesticide rule it pulled back after another town's cautionary experience.Belchertown News
• Select Board debates zoning article, surplus funds. Belchertown's Select Board debated what to do with a $340,896 surplus, weighing a split between stabilization and capital reserves. Members also weighed a liquor license transfer and whether to strike a marijuana zoning provision from November's town meeting warrant.Belchertown News

Today in Belchertown

• Fire Department hosts open house Oct 10. Belchertown's fire station holds an open house Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, with equipment demonstrations and refreshments capping off Fire Prevention Week.Town of Belchertown
• Firefighter Sylvants Moore graduates fire academy. Firefighter Sylvants Moore has graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program, the town announced.Town of Belchertown
• Water district updates outdoor watering ban rules. The Belchertown Water District has updated its full outdoor watering ban, with current restriction details posted to the district's website for residents watering lawns or gardens.Belchertown Water District

Coming up

• Tomorrow, 11:00 a.m.: Public hearing on added Quabbin water withdrawal. The town holds a public hearing Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 2 Jabish Street, on Belchertown's request for additional water from the Quabbin Reservoir.Town of Belchertown
• Thu, Oct 1: Belchertown volleyball hosts Ludlow Oct 1. Belchertown's varsity volleyball team hosts Ludlow in a non-conference match Thursday, October 1, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.: Lake Wallace Fall Fest returns Oct 3. The annual Lake Wallace Fall Fest runs Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the Lake Wallace Sensory Trail at 5 Whitlock Way.Town of Belchertown
• Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 a.m.: Farmer's and Artisans Market returns to Common. Belchertown's Farmer's and Artisans Market sets up on the Town Common, 25 Park Street, Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Town of Belchertown
• Mon, Oct 5, 9:30 a.m.: Naturalist-led walk planned for Gentle Walkers group. The Council on Aging hosts a naturalist-led walk for its Gentle Walkers group Monday, October 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Belchertown Senior Center.Town of Belchertown
• Tue, Oct 6: Belchertown volleyball travels to Easthampton Oct 6. Belchertown's junior varsity volleyball team faces Easthampton in a non-conference match Tuesday, October 6, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

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