All information needed will be available on this page. Usually the Belchertown Conservation Commission meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. South Meeting called to order 7:30PM Registered voters present 200 (Quorum requires 75) The Clerk read the Warrant Find out more : Click here. During the meeting the board also approved the warrant for the May 9 Town Meeting, excluding Article 28, the proposed change to the recall bylaw, which is waiting on a final draft from town counsel. The Town Hall is open to the Public. Duration: 01:36:58 Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Aaron's Race Family Fun Day 06-25-2022 Town Meeting Actions; HELPFUL LINKS/FORMS; A Guide to Town Meeting; Belchertown Age and Dementia Friendly Implementation Group. Town Report - 2021. Check the main conservation page for a schedule of meetings and associated paperwork deadlines. BELCHERTOWN After residents successfully filed a petition to recall Belchertown School Committee members Diane Brown and Michael Knapp, the town will host a special election on Jan. 24, 2022 to fill the two seats. We have recently had questions as to the Fairs status. Hours vary by department. The Town of Belchertown, under the Governors Emergency Order for Open Meetings, all public meetings will now be done remotely until further notice, please refer to the meeting notices to obtain remote participation information. Town Report - 2015. These individuals have pledged $10,000 in support if we can achieve our goal of bringing on 100 new monthly donors of ANY AMOUNT. Art Week, Food Truck Fridays, and Winter Light Night -- BCCs annual events -- draw thousands of people to With the support of TWO anonymous donors, BCA is pleased to announce our Spring Forward Campaign, starting Sunday, March 13th to April 30th. But Hadley Town Meeting last year voted 132-1 to withdraw from the council. Belchertown Energy and Sustainability Committee 06-16-2022. South Meeting called to order 7:32PM Registered voters present - 185 (Quorum requires 75) The Clerk read the Warrant Actions taken at the Annual Town Meeting held May 13, 2019 at the Belchertown High School Veterans Auditorium. Hundreds of residents gathered at the high school for the annual meeting. Twenty-six Belchertown Democrats met to elect delegates who will attend the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention on May 30. BELCHERTOWN- On March 7 Belchertown residents will vote on eight warrant articles during a special Town Meeting in the Belchertown High Schools gymnasium at 7 p.m. At press time, the numbers had not been finalized for the expenditures, so the numbers included for each article are estimates. Town Reports. Focused on Belchertowns Heart: Our Community. May 13, 2013 Action for the Annual Town Meeting Action taken at the Annual Town Meeting held May 13, 2013 at the Belchertown High School Veterans Auditorium FY14 Moderator Frances J. In the race, Finance Committee member Jonathon Ritter and local business owner Natalie Santana are running for the seat set to be vacated by Diane Brown. Our residential number of household Transfer Station users totaled 1847 (FY20). Box 629 Belchertown, MA 01007 Marriage licenses are issued , Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm. Town Report - 2018. Local Event Select Board Meeting @BHS ( Belchertown ) May 9, 2022 - , Belchertown, MA US - 2022-05-09T00:00:00 GMT. Belchertown Community TV. Voter's Guide for Annual Town Meeting 2022 Advisory Committee Recommendations Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY'23 Budget Book Budget Book Updated Pages Town Report - 2016. The current CPC application is available online ().Hard copies are available from the Chair of the Committee, Jim Natle, (Jnate7007@aol.com).Community Preservation Act Belchertown residents passed three big articles at a Town Hall meeting Monday night. 163 rd BELCHERTOWN FAIR and Parade September 23, 24 and 25, 2022. BELCHERTOWN The annual Town Meeting will convene Saturday at 9 a.m., both inside, in the Belchertown High School gym, and outside, at the nearby tennis courts. The Belchertown Select Board next met on Jan. 31 and coverage of that meeting will appear in the Feb. 10 edition of The Reminder. One-third of the Town Meeting Members are elected for 3 years, one-third is elected for 2 years and one-third is elected for 1 year at first election after adopting a representative Town Meeting or re-districting. Moderator Mr. Terry Nagel. Welcome. BELCHERTOWN Ahead of the annual town election in Belchertown on May 16, Reminder Publishing reached out to candidates in the race for School Committee to discuss their goals and motivations. Town Meeting BHS ( Belchertown, MA ) - Time begin : 19:00 , Belchertown, MA, MA. Belchertown Cultural Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The Belchertown Cultural Council (BCC) is a town committee and part of the Massachusetts Local Cultural Council Program. Preserving and Enhancing our Town: The Belchertown Community Preservation Act Project proposals for the May 2022 Town Meeting are due no later than Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5 PM. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Belchertown High School. The Belchertown Community Alliance Inc. (formerly Cultural Alliance) is a 501c3 that was formed in 2019 when a group of local artists, makers, educators, small business owners and community members realized Belchertown was lacking a key element for economic development and cultural growth: affordable commercial space, diversity of existing businesses, and a true Community The Belchertown Select Board next meets on May 2 and coverage of that meeting will appear in the May 12 edition of The Reminder. During the meeting, the board also approved the job description for a new human resources director and began preliminary discussions about the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for March 7. BCC awards over $5,000 in grants annually to cultural programs in Belchertown, supporting local artists and community organizations. The Belchertown Democratic Town Committee held its yearly caucus on February 22, 2020, at the Belchertown Town Hall. as identified from public records of the Town of Belchertown, in the form of an annual bill. The Annual Transfer Station Rules & Regulations can be found on the DPW/Town website by accessing the www.belchertown.org. The annual Town Meeting will follow at 7:30. Town Report - 2019. Meeting called to order 7:43pm. On the agenda for Belchertowns annual town meeting, Monday night includes amending the towns zoning by-law to allow breweries and wineries. BELCHERTOWN About 200 voters at Annual Town Meeting approved a $47.8 million budget that included $26.6 million to the schools on a series of voice votes. Town Report - 2017. Moderator Amanda Halperin. Actions taken at the Annual Town Meeting held May 9, 2022 at the Belchertown High School Auditorium. BELCHERTOWN - During the Belchertown Select Boards Dec. 13 meeting, the board agreed to set the meeting date for a Special Town Meeting to approve funding for a feasibility study to investigate renovations or building a new middle school. 305 Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Address: Town Hall 2 Jabish St., Room 201 Mailing Address: P.O. FY23. Covid-19 information COVID-19 Resource page Voter Educational Video Belchertown Emergency Notification signup Online Dog Licensing Belchertown By-Laws quick links Live meeting coverage Watch previous meetings and events online Public Record Access Notice Request for Quotations Cultural Council payment info Please see staff directory. May 12, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Action Action taken at the Annual Town Meeting held May 12, 2014 at the Belchertown High School Veterans Auditorium FY15 Moderator Frances J. 4-2-2020: Please note the change of GotoMeeting information below for all future Selectmen meetings. Due to Covid-19, 105 residents opted to FY20. She co-founded the Belchertown Community Alliance because she truly believes arts and culture in all forms can be the economic drive Belchertown needs for appropriate strategic growth. Upcoming Conservation Commission Meetings. Actions taken at the Annual Town Meeting held June 12, 2021 at the Belchertown High School Gymnasium. The Fair is coordinated by a town appointed group of volunteers who work with community volunteers, town departments and sponsors to make this the biggest community event of each year. Our meetings are always open and you are welcome to attend to listen in and get a peek behind the scenes. Meeting called to order 9:33am. In June Belchertown Town Meeting rejected a request to withdraw from Hampshire Council of Governments by a vote of 134-69. Updated: May 14, 2018 / 06:01 PM EDT. December 2022. Duration: 02:14:11. Back Quabbin Valley Quest 6 Berkshire Ave. Redevelopment Reflections: Belchertown State School Back 2020 Annual Report Back Volunteer Donate Copy and paste this code into your website. Menu Home; Posted Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Belchertown Annual Town Meeting 05-09-2022. Tue 6. Please arrive early to allow for check-in. Action of the Annual Town Meeting May 10, 2010 2 Article 8 Voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for Massachusetts Small Cities Program or other Federal or State monies and to expend any monies received as set forth in the application following a public hearing. (Endorsed by Finance Committee 4-0-0 Yes) (Vote Unanimous Yes) BELCHERTOWN Town Meeting on Tuesday will act on whether to approve a $56.2 million budget for the fiscal year that starts on Moderator Joseph Bernard. BELCHERTOWN After an executive session during its April 4 meeting, the Belchertown Select Board announced during its open session meeting on April 11 that the town would not be renewing Town Administrator Gary Broughams contract, which is as identified from public records of the Town of Belchertown, in the form of an annual bill. Video Categories FY22. Town Meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021 has been moved to Saturday, June 12, 2021 beginning at 9am at the Belchertown High School gymnasium. email: clerk@belchertown.org Robert Sterling Assistant Town Clerk ext. dhackett@thereminder.com. Town Meeting members are elected within precincts by ballot at the Annual Town Election. If you'd like to be added to our agenda for next month, please email hello@belchertownculturalcouncil.com. Town Report - 2020. Annual Town Meeting is being held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Narragansett Regional Auditorium.