Redevelopment Of State School Property Threatened
EDIC has been working with Pennsylvania-based Weston Solutions on a multi-million dollar development deal for over a year, but the indemnification clause is what Selectman and EDIC liaison Ronald Aponte characterized as a “show-stopper”.

Belchertown Holds Democratic Caucus
Belchertown Caucus elects delegates to State Democratic Convention in June to nominate Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic candidate for United States Senate. One alternate delegate discusses Massachusetts Teacher Association opposition to Stand for Children initiative.

State Rep. John Scibak Endorses Belchertown's Mary Olberding For Hampshire Register of Deeds
State Rep. John Scibak (D-South Hadley) endorsed Belchertown Finance Committee Vice-Chair Mary Olberding, candidate for Hampshire Register of Deeds, on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Belchertown Town Clerk Performs Three Wedding Ceremonies This Valentine's Day
In 12 years as a Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk William Barnett performed his first, second, and third Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies today.

Brush Fire Gets Out Of Control For Ludlow Street Resident
The Belchertown Fire Department responded to a brush fire that burned an area about the size of a football field behind Steve and Denise Baran’s home at 178 Ludlow Street today.

Belchertown High School Group To Put On Variety Show Friday Night At Belchertown High School
An after school group with the goal of including students with special needs will be donating the proceeds of the event to Jessica's Boundless Playground. Tickets are $5.

Belchertown Begins Work On Updating Open Space Plan
A public hearing will also be held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Lawrence Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 PM.  A survey will be posted online once completed.

Belchertown Police Schedule Self Defense Class For Women
The Rape Aggression Defense Systems is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women.  The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.

Belchertown Resident Makes Contribution To New England Patriots At Gillette Stadium
A ticket to a regular season New England Patriots game can easily run over $100.  But for Belchertown resident Robert Krafchuk, not only did he get into the game for free, he was paid to be there.  After 4 years of trying, Krafchuk finally scored a part-time job working security at Gillette Stadium where he enjoyed watching his favorite football team make their way to their 7th Super Bowl, which will take place on Sunday in Indianapolis.  

Community Mourns Loss Of 25 Year Veteran Of Belchertown Public Schools
Swift River Elementary School Physical Education teacher Marilyn Higgins passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.  In her memory, the Cold Spring Swift River PTO have posted a dedication to Higgins on their website.  The PTO will also be dedicating their annual Family Fun 5K Run/Walk to Higgins.

Belchertown Lauches New Official Town Website
Although it is still a work in progress, the new site offers a cleaner design and will allow for more frequent updates.

Belchertown Incident Reports And Arrests: 2/12/2012-2/18/2012
There were 7 incidents and two arrests during this week.

Belchertown Incident Reports And Arrests: 2/4/12-2/12/12
There were 12 incidents and 1 arrest during this week.

Belchertown Incident Reports And Arrests: 1/30/12-2/3/12
There were 10 incidents and 1 arrest during this week.

Belchertown Incident Reports And Arrests: 1/23/2012-1/29/2012
Belchertown police make two arrests, receive 190 calls, and respond to 10 incidents.

Belchertown Incident Reports And Arrests: 1/16/12-1/22/12
Belchertown Police logs

Belchertown Home Sales And Real Estate Transfers: 2/6/2012-2/10/2012
There were 3 real estate transaction during this week.

Belchertown Home Sales And Property Transfers: 1/30/2012-2/4/2012
There were 6 real estate transaction, including one foreclosure during this week.

Belchertown Home Sales And Property Transfers: 1/23/2012-1/27/2012
There were ten real estate transactions during this week.

Students Face Sanctions Following Super Bowl Arrests
The Dean of Students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will immediately launch a disciplinary review of 13 students arrested Sunday night during a campus disturbance following the Super Bowl.

Hampshire Council of Governments Hires Director of Electricity
The Hampshire Council of Governments (Council) is pleased to announce that John P. O’Rourke is the new Director of Electricity.

Jury Finds David Fried Oppenheim Guilty On 5 Counts Of Rape And Abuse Of A Child
After deliberating for 2½ hours on Friday and an additional 5 hours today, the jury found Fried Oppenheim, of Easthampton, guilty of repeatedly raping a former acting student and intern at the Pioneer Arts Center of Easthampton while she was 14-15 years old, from 2007 until 2009

Fay Enters Not Guilty Plea Charges Relating To Plane Crash In Orange
A not guilty plea was entered by Judge John Agostini recently in Franklin Superior Court in Greenfield, Mass. on behalf of Steven T. Fay,who was arraigned  on one count of manslaughter for “unintentionally and unlawfully” causing the death of Jessica L. Malin, 35, by means of “wanton or reckless conduct” in connection with a Jan. 1 plane crash in Orange.

REALTOR® Association Of Pioneer Valley Reports Single-Family Home Sales & Prices Down in 2011
Hampshire County sales figures up, however.

Students Face Sanctions Following Super Bowl Arrests
The Dean of Students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will immediately launch a disciplinary review of 13 students arrested Sunday night during a campus disturbance following the Super Bowl.

Poet Patrick Rosal To Read And Deliver Lecture At Smith

NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—Smith College will present a reading by acclaimed poet Patrick Rosal at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Stoddard Hall Auditorium. Rosal will also give a lecture, titled “The Art of the Mistake,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Poetry Center, Wright Hall. Both events are free and open to the public.

President Lash To Hampshire Community: Dream Big For Sustainability
Wanted: sustainability ideas. All proposals will be considered, no matter how “blue sky.” That’s the message from the presidents and chancellor of the member institutions of the Five College consortium.

Governor Signs Executive Order Requiring Performance Management Across State Government, Mandates Strategic Plans And Performance Reporting For All Executive Agencies
Comprehensive effort aims to make Massachusetts a national-leader in results-driven management

Attorney General Martha Coakley: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Should "Change Course" and Allow Principal Loan Forgiveness for Homeowners
Concerned that the refusal by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in principal forgiveness and loan modifications for struggling homeowners is slowing the nation’s economic recovery, Attorney General Martha Coakley has sent a letter urging Fannie and Freddie to reverse this stance

Attorney General Martha Coakley Highlights Discriminatory Lending Practices In Settlements With Mortgage Companies
Arguing that individuals and businesses involved with the renting or selling of homes must be held accountable for the discriminatory effects of their policies and practices, Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to recognize disparate impact claims under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). The brief was joined by eleven other states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, and West Virginia.

Governor Patrick Cuts Ribbon On Wind Turbine At Philips Lightolier In Fall River
FALL RIVER – Tuesday, January 31, 2012 -- Governor Deval Patrick today joined Philips Lightolier leadership and employees to celebrate the lighting company’s new 2 megawatt (MW) wind project, which will generate enough clean, renewable electricity to power approximately 70 percent of the Philips Lightolier Fall River manufacturing plant.<

Governor Patrick And Governor Cuomo Announce Friendly Super Bowl Wager
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced a friendly wager in advance of Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.

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