Acknowledgements

The community of Belchertown thanks the hundreds of local people who contributed to our collective knowledge and perspective by responding to the 2000 Community Survey, by expressing themselves at the Community Plan booth at the 2000 and 2001 town fairs, and by participating in the three Community Plan forums and the workshop for town officials.

It is impossible to list everyone who has helped in the preparation of this Community Plan. However, the following chronology is to recognize those individuals who gave generously of their time and knowledge for our town. We are truly grateful.

Oct 1998 - May 1999 Master Plan Study Committee

John Whelihan Elizabeth Chase Steven Rose

Douglas Albertson Robert Rizzo James Barry

July 1999 - May 2000 Master Plan Steering Committee

Carmine Angeloni Elizabeth Chase Jeanette (Jay) Rossi Douglas Albertson Mark Lindhult James Barry

David Loomis

July 2000 – May 2001 Community Plan Steering Committee

Ronald Aponte Elizabeth Chase Barbara Schaffer-Bacon

Douglas Albertson Robert Rizzo James Barry

Mark Lindhult Joe Gilman Gail Gramarossa

William Cary

June 2001 – August 2002 Community Plan Steering Committee

Ronald Aponte Elizabeth Chase Gail Gramarossa

Douglas Albertson Robert Rizzo James Barry

Mark Lindhult Joe Gilman William Cary

July 2001 – August 2002 Community Plan Scribes

Julie Peck Elizabeth Chase Shannon Synan

Paula Davitt George Synan Gail Gramarossa

Clifford McCarthy William Cary

Public Forums Note Takers / Facilitators

Linda Barron Gerald Grasso Michael Reardon

Gary Brougham Kathleen Beresky Barbara Schaffer-Bacon

Daniel Beaudette James Natle Susan Gay

Thomas Keefe LeeAnne Connolly Mark Lindhult

Margaret Louraine Cliff McCarthy Patricia Barry

George Synan Susan Bradway Carolann Koehler

Ronald Akins Maureen Barry