BELCHERTOWN State and local economic development officials announced Wednesday that Brisa Ventures LLC has purchased a 12-acre parcel at Carriage Grove, the site of the former Belchertown State School that closed in 1992, with plans to build 100 new.
BELCHERTOWN As president of the Belchertown High School class of 2021, David Hulme admitted that coming up with the right words for his commencement speech proved difficult.“I feel like there really isn’t anything left for me to tell you,” Hulme.
Amherst’s John Ingram named Belchertown’s next fire chief
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By SCOTT MERZBACH
BELCHERTOWN Leverett’s fire chief for more than six years could soon take the reins of the Belchertown Fire Department.
John Ingram, an Amherst fire captain who has served as Leverett’s chief since January 2015, was offered the job by the Select Board, which voted 5-0 last week to do so. Ingram’s hiring is contingent on successful contract negotiations for a position that was advertised with a salary range of $93,031 to $118,759.
Ingram said Wednesday that he would comment on the appointment once he has reached a deal with the town.
Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Belchertown
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Timothy Hayward BELCHERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ashley St. Laurent BELCHERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Published: 5/14/2021 12:42:24 PM
BELCHERTOWN Two Belchertown residents allegedly selling drugs from their Sargent Street home were arrested at their residence early Thursday morning, police said.
Timothy Hayward, 47, and Ashley St. Laurent, 33, both of 89 Sargent St., were taken into custody at 6:05 a.m. by members of the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force and officers of the Belchertown Police Department after the execution of a search warrant.
Both were arrested on charges of trafficking cocaine, while Hayward is also facing a charge of possession of heroin, with intent to distribute, subsequent offense. St. Laurent is also facing a charge of possession of heroin.
A legacy of stewardship: Quabbin advocates call for renaming of visitor center in honor of Les and Terry Campbell
Terry and Les Campbell CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Les Campbell receives a citation in 2016 from the Massachusetts State Senate for his lifetime of work at the Quabbin Reservoir. The citation reads, “In recognition of a lifetime of showing the beauty of the Quabbin through photography and protecting it through work and advocacy.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Quabbin Observation Tower. Contributed photo/Les Campbell
Community members are rallying to change the name of the Quabbin Visitor Center in Belchertown to the Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitors Center, which they pioneered decades ago. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS