š± Why Belchertown leaders say Quabbinās benefits arenāt shared fairly
Belchertown, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Belchertown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Belchertown leaders say Quabbinās benefits arenāt shared fairly
- Springfield Crossing is for saleāwhat it could mean for Belchertown shoppers
Also on today's calendar: Sunflowers Storytime (3-7 years) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Local officials, lawmakers make voices heard on Quabbin inequity (atholdailynews.com) ā Belchertown officials and state lawmakers are pressing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for more equity and local representation as the town endures a water ban while supplying massive daily withdrawals from the Quabbin Reservoir. At a packed meeting in Belchertown, they pushed legislation for host-community payments, infrastructure funding, and added western Massachusetts seats on the MWRA board to better protect local services and economies. 
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ā¢ Springfield Crossing up for sale less than a year after grand opening (westernmassnews.com subscription) ā A Belchertown resident who drives to the new Springfield Crossing plaza may soon see a new landlord, as the nearly fully leased, $77 million complex has quietly been put up for sale less than a year after opening. While stores like BJās and an upcoming Target remain, shoppers from Belchertown, Wilbraham, and Ludlow are left wondering whether their new, closer shopping option will stay as convenient. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Belchertown
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Two Dinosaurs Are Better Than One ā
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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Other local events
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Sunflowers Storytime (3-7 years) ā
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
9:30 am -
Belchertown Council on Aging Zendoodle ā
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
10:00 am -
Belchertown Council on Aging Women's Singing Group ā
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
1:00 pm -
Fiber Arts with the Woolies ā
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
5:00 pm -
Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting ā
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
6:30 pm -
2026 23rd Annual Golf Tournament ā
Cold Spring Country Club, 330 Chauncey Walker St, Belchertown
10:00 am -
Summer Concert Series ā
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
12:30 pm
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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š Events Nearby
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Curbside Collection Route 6 ā
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
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30 Minute Reiki Session ā
Town of Amherst Council on Aging Bangs Community Center - 70 Boltwood Walk Amherst MA 01002
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Nature Storytime ā
Town of Amherst Calendar, 1500 West Street, Amherst
10:00 am -
Little Bear Nature Walk - Mill River Recreation Area ā
Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Rd, Amherst
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Small white dog with light brown spots found running up and down Main St.
near the train tracks. Some kind passers-by were attempting to catch it as animal control was unavailable. Sorry I couldn't get a picture. (Nextdoor Bay Rd - Stebbins St) - Nails trims for your pet.
20 dollars at your home. Very experienced, retired vet tech. Book yours now! Nadine 413 636 9704..Thanks (Nextdoor Gulf Road)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Ware. Apply here.
- Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Team Member in Hadley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belchertown here.
š Nearby News
Granby
- Blue Sox fall to Newport Gulls in final regular-season matchup (masslive.com)
- 13 Scenic Easy Hikes In Massachusetts With Big Views And Waterfalls (takingthekids.com)
- How Western Massachusetts Keeps New England's Pickle Tradition Alive (wcvb.com)
Amherst
- Manila clams invading this state's coast, raising ecological concerns (usatoday.com)
South Hadley
- Area Briefs: Big Rig Day coming to South Hadley (gazettenet.com)
- Guest columnist Dr. Stephen Frantz: South Hadley bans harmful rodenticides (gazettenet.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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