Belchertown Select Board — Audio Meetings
Belchertown Select Board -- Audio Meetings
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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.
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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
A meeting of the Belchertown Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee to discuss budgeting and further collaborative efforts between the three boards. Meeting recorded on February 9th, 2026 at Belchertown Town Hall. View meeting agenda here: https://www.belchertown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-1930
AI Meeting Overview:
– The special meeting of the Select Board on February 9th focused on discussing the budget for fiscal year 2027, emphasizing community priorities and financial management.
Key Discussion Points:
– Overview of Belchertown's current fiscal position and challenges for fiscal year 27.
– Discussion on the budget process, including revenue sources and allocation.
– Presentation of the town and school budgets, including fixed costs and necessary cuts.
– Free cash policy and its implications for the budget.
Decisions Made:
– Agreement to use a 50-50 split for free cash distribution between the operating budget and capital improvements.
– Acknowledgment of the need for budget cuts totaling $200,000 across town departments and $215,275 from the school budget.
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