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Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings

Belchertown Community Television

Stay informed about Belchertown"s Select Board meetings without having to sit through the long videos. We provide audio recordings of each meeting so you can listen on the go and stay connected to local government. RSSVERIFY

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01:40:25

Belchertown Select Board, Finance, and School...

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2025/12/10

A strategic leadership meeting of the Belchertown Select Board, School Committee and Finance Committee to discuss school regionalization and further collaborative efforts between the three boards. Meeting recorded on December 8, 2025 at Belchertown Town Hall. View meeting agenda here: https://www.belchertown.org/AgendaCen...AI Meeting Overview:The meeting focused on exploring the potential for regionalization of schools in the community, with input from consultants from the Massachusetts Association

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02:20:41

Belchertown Select Board - December 1, 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/12/08

Audio from the regular Belchertown Select Board meeting that took place on December 1, 2025 at Town Hall.

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02:10:26

Belchertown Select Board - November 17, 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/11/19

Audio from the regular Belchertown Select Board meeting that took place on November 17, 2025 at Town Hall.

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02:47:21

Belchertown Select Board – October 20, 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/10/21

Belchertown Select Board meeting from October 20, 2025. This recording includes discussions on town business, budget matters, and community updates relevant to Belchertown residents.For more information about Belchertown town government, visit the official town website.This meeting was broadcast live and recorded by Belchertown Community Television (BCTV).

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02:31:03

Belchertown Select Board - September 15, 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/09/17

Belchertown Select Board - September 15, 2025

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01:34:00

Belchertown Tri-Board Meeting September 8, 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/09/10

The meeting began with the Finance Committee discussing the financials behind the health insurance deficit, outlining various proposals to address the deficit through budget reductions and transfers. The committee agreed on a 60-40 split for funding the deficit, with 60% coming from the stabilization fund and 40% from budget cuts. Several proposals were presented, including using surplus funds from the board of assessors and property insurance. The committee debated the implications of these cuts on

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03:06:56

Select Board Meeting September 2nd 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/09/10

The Belchertown Select Board meeting on September 2nd included public comments from Dorothy Creswell and Jim Barry, who advocated for a resolution supporting democracy and constitutional principles in light of perceived threats to these values. The board discussed various community events, including the upcoming Lake Wallace Fall Fest and a one-day liquor license for McCarthy's Pub during the fair weekend. The largest part of the meeting addressed the financial challenges faced by the Hampshire

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02:54:33

Select Board Meeting August 18th 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/09/10

The August 18th Belchertown Select Board meeting addressed several community concerns and updates. Highlights included public comments about accessibility at town events, health insurance budget issues, and school funding decisions. The board approved minutes, signed grants for local projects, and adopted the Complete Streets Policy to improve town transportation options. Discussions covered branding guidelines for the town logo and seal, economic development goals, health insurance impacts,

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01:55:50

Belchertown Select Board - August 4, 2025 (Part 1)

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/08/13

AI Summary:The meeting began with standard approvals and then dove into several important topics affecting our town. There was a major update about a 20% health insurance rate increase from the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust, sparking a long discussion on its impact for employees, retirees, and the town’s budget. The Select Board also reviewed requests for use of the town hall parking lot during the fair, ultimately siding with tradition but asking groups to collaborate better in the future

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01:58:14

Belchertown Tri-Board Meeting (Selectboard, Finance...

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/08/13

AI Summary: At the August Tri‑Board meeting, Belchertown’s Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee tackled a nearly $900,000 health insurance budget gap caused by steep premium increases and depleted reserves in the town’s insurance trust. Leaving the trust now was deemed impractical, so members focused on a one‑year fix without raising taxes. The leading idea is to cover 60% of the shortfall from the Stabilization Fund as an “internal loan,” with the rest made up through cuts or

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00:52:41

May 19, 2025 -- Belchertown Select Board Meeting

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/05/21

Audio from the full-length Belchertown Select Board meeting that took place on May 19th, 2025 at Belchertown Town Hall. View Minutes Here: https://www.belchertown.org/AgendaCen...AI SummaryAt the May 19th Belchertown Select Board meeting, the board approved the minutes from previous meetings and welcomed a presentation from the town’s Branding Committee, which unveiled the final recommended town logo after a year-long process involving extensive community engagement, surveys, and public input. The

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00:50:53

Belchertown Candidates' Night 2025

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/05/08

2025 Belchertown Candidates' Night, hosted by BCTV. This event was broadcast live on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 7 PM from the Select Board Meeting Room in Lawrence Memorial Hall.Candidates running in the May 19, 2025, Belchertown town election present their views and qualifications to voters.Event FormatOpening Statements: Each candidate delivers a 3-minute presentation.Contested Positions: Includes a question-and-answer period (up to 30 minutes or 5 questions). The first question addresses the

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01:52:39

May 5, 2025 -- Belchertown Select Board Meeting

Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings ·

2025/05/06

Audio from the full-length regular meeting of the Belchertown Select Board that took place on May 5, 2025 at Belchertown Town Hall.

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