Belchertown Select Board voted to gut its goals and objectives framework, removing the majority of action items across all six goal categories at a July 1 special meeting.
BELCHERTOWN -- July 1, 2026, Belchertown Select Board reorganizes liaison duties and overhauls goals framework at July 1 special meeting. The five-member board voted unanimously to assign liaison responsibilities across more than 30 town
Hatfield raises water and sewer rates after years of inconsistent revenue. The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to increase water rates 5.2 percent, to $7.88 per hundred cubic feet, and sewer rates 8.5 percent, to $14.96, pushing the average combined household bill up roughly $9 a month.
HADLEY -- June 30, 2026, Hadley Select Board approves same-day liquor license for Marriott hotel event, with conditions. The three-member board voted 3-0 at a brief noontime Zoom session to grant Pioneer
Granby Select Board put on notice over alleged winery permit and health violations, still clears FY26 appointments and a new police contract.
Northampton's City Council put off $1.1 million in fiscal 2026 budget transfers, approving prior meeting minutes 9-0 but pushing two funding orders to a July 15 second reading.
EASTHAMPTON -- June 24, 2026, Easthampton City Council approves FY2027 budget of more than $65 million despite an unresolved override recount. The council voted unanimously on 10 appropriation sections at a June 24 special meeting,
PLAINFIELD -- June 23, 2026, Plainfield Select Board appoints permanent police chief and fields parent plea over vocational school deadline. The board unanimously appointed acting Police Chief Daniel Tebow to the position permanently, effective July
SOUTHAMPTON -- June 23, 2026, Southampton Select Board accepts board member's resignation and approves fire equipment grants nearing $1 million. The board voted unanimously at its June 23 meeting to regretfully accept the
EASTHAMPTON -- June 23, 2026, Southampton Select Board accepts a board member's resignation and begins planning for a special election to fill the seat. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the resignation
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