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Belchertown School Committee approves cell phone-free policy for grades pre-K through eight

BELCHERTOWN — March 24, 2026 — Belchertown School Committee approves cell phone-free policy for grades pre-K through eight. The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the new policy, which does not extend to the high school — Superintendent Brian Cameron explained the strategy is to shift student behavior in the lower

Southampton School Committee Unanimously Approves $7.3M Restorative Norris Budget

Southampton School Committee votes unanimously to approve a $7.3 million restorative budget for Norris School, betting the town will pass a Proposition 2½ override.

Belchertown School Committee Approves Swift River LED Lighting Project Unanimously

BELCHERTOWN — March 10, 2026 — Belchertown School Committee approves Swift River LED lighting project at a net cost of $15,000 per year after a missed deadline cut the financing term. The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the National Grid-funded upgrade, which had originally been structured as

Ware School Committee names two superintendent finalists, votes acting principal contract

Ware School Committee names two superintendent finalists and approves acting principal contract.

Belchertown School Committee returns $200,000 in health insurance savings to town

BELCHERTOWN — February 24, 2026 — Belchertown School Committee unanimously approves $256,350 in budget transfers and advances a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. The board voted to shift $56,350 from special education tuition funds to cover foster and DCF transportation costs, then separately approved returning $200,000 in health

Southampton School Committee Approves Calendar, Eyes Full Budget Restoration for FY27

Southampton School Committee hears $81,000 deficit charge against town free cash and signals full restoration budget request for FY27.

Belchertown Faces $414,000 FY27 Budget Gap as Three Boards Convene

BELCHERTOWN — February 9, 2026 — Belchertown's three boards face a $414,000 budget gap heading into fiscal year 2027. At a joint special meeting February 9, the Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee reviewed an early FY27 financial picture presented by Town Manager Steve and Town Accountant Jill,

Hatfield School Committee adopts bullying policy, sets pre-K calendar end date

HATFIELD — February 9, 2026 — Hatfield School Committee adopts bullying policy and sets pre-K year-end date. The committee voted unanimously at its February 9 meeting to approve the JICFB Bullying Prevention policy on a third reading, while holding the related hazing policy pending legal review. Members also voted unanimously

Hatfield School Committee adopts bullying policy, sets pre-K calendar end date

HATFIELD — February 9, 2026 — Hatfield School Committee adopts bullying policy and sets pre-K year-end date. The committee voted unanimously at its February 9 meeting to approve the JICFB Bullying Prevention policy on a third reading, while holding the related hazing policy pending legal review. Members also voted unanimously

Granby School Committee approves budget transfers, adopts 2026-27 school calendar

GRANBY — February 3, 2026 — Granby School Committee unanimously approves two budget transfers and adopts the 2026-27 academic calendar. The committee voted Tuesday to move $5,000 from instructional salaries to maintenance wages to cover unbudgeted snow-removal overtime — $1,270 already spent — and separately redirected out-of-district special

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