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Belchertown Conservation Commission Continues West Street Home Proposal, Cites Engineering Gaps

BELCHERTOWN — June 22, 2026 — Belchertown Conservation Commission continues contentious West Street home proposal amid unresolved engineering questions. The commission unanimously continued Notice of Intent BCC No. 26-3, filed by Joseph Miller for a single-family home, accessory dwelling unit, pool, and two-car garage on Lot A, West Street,

Belchertown Board of Health moves to draft pesticide ban for town-owned properties

BELCHERTOWN — June 22, 2026 — Belchertown Board of Health votes to draft a regulation banning glyphosate-based herbicides on town-owned properties. The board voted unanimously at its June 22 meeting to begin the process after a roughly half-hour presentation by a board member who identified chemical herbicide use at

Southampton Voters Approve $1 Million in Borrowing for Ambulance, Highway Truck

SOUTHAMPTON — June 20, 2026 — Southampton voters approved $1 million in borrowing and a $428,800 conservation land deal at a special town meeting June 20. Town Administrator Scott Zaback anchored the session, winning approval to borrow up to $600,000 for a new ambulance — replacing a 2008 model with more

Southampton Voters Approve $1 Million in Borrowing for Ambulance, Highway Truck

SOUTHAMPTON — June 20, 2026 — Southampton voters approved $1 million in borrowing and a $428,800 conservation land deal at a special town meeting June 20. Town Administrator Scott Zaback anchored the session, winning approval to borrow up to $600,000 for a new ambulance — replacing a 2008 model with more

Hadley Board of Health Hears Green Burial Pitch, Plans Cemetery Commission Outreach

HADLEY — June 16, 2026 — Hadley Board of Health opens the door to green burial and previews two new health regulations. Representatives from Green Burial Massachusetts, a statewide volunteer nonprofit, presented to the board on June 16, explaining that Hadley currently has no local regulation acknowledging natural burial practices even though

Hadley Board of Health Hears Green Burial Pitch, Plans Cemetery Commission Outreach

HADLEY — June 16, 2026 — Hadley Board of Health opens the door to green burial and previews two new health regulations. Representatives from Green Burial Massachusetts, a statewide volunteer nonprofit, presented to the board on June 16, explaining that Hadley currently has no local regulation acknowledging natural burial practices even though

Belchertown Select Board Hears $22 Million Tadgell School Renovation Estimate, Takes No Action

Belchertown Select Board hears $22 million Tadgell School renovation estimate and approves five year-end budget transfers totaling $31,944.

Belchertown Select Board Hears $22 Million Tadil School Estimate, Defers Sale Decision

Belchertown Select Board receives $22 million renovation estimate for former Tadil School and defers development decision until fall.

Belchertown Select Board Approves America 250 Proclamation, Flag Raising, and Fireworks Plans

BELCHERTOWN — June 15, 2026 — Belchertown Select Board unanimously approved an America 250 proclamation and authorized a July 1 flag raising while hearing that full renovation of the vacant Tadgell School would cost nearly $22 million. Architects Lindsay Schnarr of Kuhn Riddle Associates and engineer Craig French of Tighe & Bond

Southampton Voters to Decide $1 Million in Borrowing at June 20 Special Town Meeting

SOUTHAMPTON — June 11, 2026 — Southampton posts nine-article warrant for June 20 special town meeting, including $1 million in borrowing. The town moderator read the full warrant at a June 11 session, previewing articles that would authorize the treasurer to borrow $600,000 for a new fire department ambulance and

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