🌱 What did Town Meeting’s $61M budget decision change for Belchertown residents?
Belchertown, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Belchertown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Town Meeting’s $61M budget decision change for Belchertown residents?
- Why MassWildlife wants Belchertown residents to back away from baby owls
- Which Belchertown teams came up big in this week’s games?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 56, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Belchertown voters approve $61M budget and new affordable housing trust (gazettenet.com) — Belchertown residents just approved a $61 million town budget, created an affordable housing trust, and backed major conservation land purchases at Town Meeting. The session also funded Sportshaven Mobile Home Park’s water upgrades, basketball court renovations, EV charging upkeep, and several school and safety capital projects, shaping how town services, housing support, and recreation will look in the coming years. 
• Massachusetts wildlife officials urge public to give wild animals space (wwlp.com) — A young great horned owl spotted along a Belchertown roadside is prompting state wildlife officials to remind residents to give wild animals plenty of space. MassWildlife staff say the fledgling appeared healthy and was later checked on by its mother, underscoring that young animals seen alone are rarely abandoned and should be observed only from a distance.
• H.S. Roundup: PVCICS boys tennis returns to form in 3-2 win over East Longmeadow (gazettenet.com) — Belchertown athletes had a busy night, with baseball edging Ware 5-3, girls lacrosse topping Pope Francis 13-7, and track standout Aubrey Klingensmith winning three events despite team losses to Hampshire. The roundup also highlights Belchertown’s girls tennis falling to Longmeadow and strong performances from neighboring schools, giving local fans a full picture of regional high school action.
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Community Health and Wellness Resource Fair →
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
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Friday May 15
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Belchertown Council on Aging Zendoodle →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
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Belchertown Council on Aging Women's Singing Group →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Clapp Memorial Library , 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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Teen Advisory Board (May 2026)
Clapp Memorial Library , 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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5th Annual Umbrella of Wellness Fair →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Chestnut Hill Community School 59 State Street, Belchertown
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An Introduction to Nature Photography for Children
Clapp Memorial Library Chestnut Hill Community School, 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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ViewFinder Kids Photography Workshop →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown School Garden 57 State Street, Belchertown
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Curbside Collection Route 1 →
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
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Urban Birding for Beginners →
Town of Amherst Calendar, Triangle St, Amherst
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Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons (currently FULL)
Pelham Town Library Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
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30 Minute Reiki Session →
Town of Amherst Council on Aging Bangs Community Center - 70 Boltwood Walk Amherst MA 01002
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Belchertown. Apply here.
- GPM Investments posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Midday/2nd Shift in Belchertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belchertown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Granby
- H.S. Roundup: Easthampton's Patrick Larson throws 7 shutout innings, strikes out 14 (gazettenet.com)
Amherst
- Amherst Human Rights Commission accepting nominations for Youth Hero Awards (wwlp.com)
- UMass Amherst Selects Team to Collaborate on Modernizing Campus Housing (businesswest.com)
- Amherst Week Ahead 05.11.26 (theamherstcurrent.org)
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