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The Finance Committee accepted its 2026 annual report by a 5–0 vote. The committee also reviewed $1,418,350 in certified free cash, with 60% allocated to operations and 40% to capital expenditures.
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The accepted report summarizes the committee’s review of Belchertown’s finances and will be submitted to the Select Board with minor changes. The committee discussed how future receipts from the Franklin School sale ($150,000) and Cold Springs School capital lease ($100,000) may be used, but no decision was made on those funds. Members also reviewed school funding requirements and Chapter 70 state education funding.
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