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Board debates pulling marijuana zoning article

Select Board debates pulling marijuana zoning provision from November's special town meeting warrant. From our own coverage: Board of Health weighs septic waiver, new fees; Select Board debates zoning article, surplus funds. Also in today's brief (11 items): Fire Department hosts open h…

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Government · Board of Health

Board approves septic waiver, fee changes

Belchertown Board of Health approves a septic waiver and revised 2027 fee schedule, tables a pesticide rule. Members voted 4-0 to grant a local upgrade approval letting Josh Tatro install a tight tank system with a 26-foot well setback at 64 Muscle Road, engineered by Chris Stoddard.

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$1 million grant to transform Tadgell School

Belchertown lands $1 million state grant to turn former Tadgell School into community resilience hub. From our own coverage: Registry records show 12 filings, few conventional sales. Also in today's brief (11 items): $1 million MVP grant to transform Tadgell School; Three students win U…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

This week's obituary notices column lists one Belchertown resident: Gagnon, Theodore A., 89, who died September 23, 2026. His obituary is posted on Echovita.com; no funeral home, service details, or additional biographical information were available in the source listing at the time thi…

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Real Estate

Belchertown Home Sale Prices Range From $65,000 To $300,000 In Deed Records

The Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 12 Belchertown filings between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, though only five reflect a transfer between distinct buyer and seller; the rest were homestead declarations, a compliance certificate, a trust transfer and a utility filing. Of four sale…

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School Committee presses town on budget say

Belchertown School Committee presses town over who ultimately sets the school budget figure for voters. From our own coverage: Planning Board drafts data center limits, presses developer; School Committee presses town on budget authority. Also in today's brief (9 items): Belchertown Fai…

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