Hopes, doubts for the future of Belchertown's Clapp Memorial Library
By John Appleton
November 18, 2009, 12:35PM
The library trustees would like to revive the expansion project. Full story »
Students in Palmer, Belchertown get lessons about the sacrifice of Western Mass. veterans
By Lori Stabile
November 11, 2009, 7:15PM
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said of the 600,000 people who died in the Civil War, one-third were never identified. Full story »
Belchertown Special Town Meeting rejects Clapp Memorial Library bond
By Nancy Gonter
November 10, 2009, 9:27PM
Supporters of the library said that as a result of the vote, the town will lose a $3.3 million state grant for the project. Full story »
3 Mass. troopers get State Police Medal of Merit for investigation into Macedonia Church of God fires in Springfield
By Patrick Johnson
November 02, 2009, 10:15PM
Two other troopers received medals for their roles in capturing a suspect in a shooting at Club 418 on Worthington Street. Full story »
Military aware of C-5 cargo plane wheel problems
By The Associated Press
October 28, 2009, 9:20AM
Wheels have fallen off C-5 planes at least six times since 1993, according to the military Full story »
Mass., U.S. agencies studying Quabbin Reservoir to make sure there are no 'bombs' in the water
By Nancy Gonter
October 24, 2009, 2:00PM
Prior to World War II, the U.S. Army Air Corps and Navy used to use the then-new reservoir to practice dropping bombs. Full story »
Belchertown State School property is marketable if property is decontaminated first, town advised
By John Appleton
October 20, 2009, 6:00PM
A MassDevelopment representative said that developing the property is unlikely unless asbestos and other contaminants are removed. Full story »
Belchertown Land Trust plans to seek extension for Upper Bondsville Dam plan
By John Appleton
October 19, 2009, 10:21PM
An inspection report has rated the Upper Bondsville Dam in poor condition. Full story »
Belchertown Land Trust slates closed session to discuss Upper Bondsville Dam options
By John Appleton
October 13, 2009, 10:17PM
The Belchertown Land Trust is a private, nonprofit corporation with no obligation to allow non-members to attend its board meetings. Full story »
Belchertown selectmen satisfied with New England Central Railroad's response to concerns about Springfield Street crossing
By John Appleton
October 08, 2009, 1:45PM
Maintenance workers employed by a subcontractor of the railroad have been reprimanded for moving vehicles across a street without stopping. Full story »
Belchertown police charge John Hurley of Palmer with robbery of Ye Olde Grog Shoppe
By Lori Stabile
October 06, 2009, 2:30PM
Palmer police have charged Hurley and his girlfriend, Ashlee Walker, with receiving stolen property stemming from a housebreak on Center Street in Ludlow. Full story »
Westover examination shows a maintenance error caused two jet wheels to fall in Belchertown
By Jeanette DeForge
October 01, 2009, 3:32PM
No one was injured and there was no property damage in the July 23 accident that caused two wheels to fall from a C-5B Galaxy jet that was flying over Belchertown. Full story »
Overnight home invasion reported in Springfield's North End
By George W. Graham
September 29, 2009, 7:34AM
A victim told police he was downstairs in his home when a man with a large caliber gun approached and threatened him. Full story »
New local restaurant and room taxes set to take effect in over 30 Massachusetts cities and towns
By Dan Ring
September 28, 2009, 11:12PM
Will the new 0.75% meal tax influence the way you dine out? Full story »
38-year-old Everett man, repairing disabled vehicle in Belchertown, seriously injured when it rolls onto him
By George W. Graham
September 17, 2009, 7:19AM
Paul J. Larson was listed in fair condition Thursday morning at Baystate Medical Center. Full story »
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