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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Upholds Tobacco Penalties, Sets Closure Deadline

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Belchertown Plans Pesticide Rules

The Board of Health voted to invite town departments, EDIC members, and the Tri-Lakes Committee to discuss pesticides used on town property and how possible regulations could affect their work. The board plans to prepare a draft pesticide regulation for its next meeting and hold a public hearing the following month.

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Briefing

May 22, 2026

Disposal Permit Voided After Site Violations

The Board of Health determined that a disposal construction permit for a Granby Road property was void after inspectors found soil, rocks, and heavy equipment stockpiled in the area planned for a septic system. The applicant must start over with additional testing and a new permit application.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Revised septic system design approved

The Board of Health approved a revised septic system design for 366 Allen Road by a 4-0 vote, allowing staff to approve the related repair. The Board also agreed to seek warrant funding for tobacco compliance work and to raise the Animal Inspector payment to $25 per visit.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board Upholds Tobacco Penalties, Sets Closure Deadline

The Board voted 3-2 to uphold tobacco violations against Village Package Store and Ye Olde Grog Shoppe; the latter faces a three-day suspension from selling tobacco. The Board also voted to close Krispy’s restaurant on April 17, 2026, if its overdue taxes and 2026 food permit application are not brought into compliance.

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