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 logo, which received strong support in a community vote, aims to reflect Belchertown’s rural, agricultural, and natural features, though some board members discussed whether it could be even more specific to recognizable local landmarks. The board ultimately approved the logo, allowing the committee to move forward with branding guidelines and wayfinding projects. The meeting also included a unanimous endorsement of the upcoming Annual Town Meeting warrant, discussion and approval of a proclamation celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s farewell tour (with a special event planned for June 14th), and updates on various town projects and grants. The session concluded with board member reports, expressions of gratitude for outgoing member Ed’s years of service, and a reminder of the importance of teamwork in moving Belchertown forward.

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 potential Proposition 2 ½ override. Each candidate has 2 minutes to answer questions and 2 minutes for a closing summary.Uncontested Positions: Candidates provide a 3-minute statement with no question-and-answer session.CANDIDATES FEATURED:Select Board:- Jennifer Turner (Candidate for Re-Election)- Angela Battle- Jonathan RitterBoard of Health:- Gail Gramarossa- Jim Potter (Write-in)School Committee:- Jacob HulsebergStay informed about the candidates before the Belchertown Town Election on Monday, May 19, 2025