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BOARD OF SELECTMEN


The Office of the Board of Selectmen is located in The Finnerty House at One South Main Street, Belchertown.
Telephone: 413-323-0403
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Effective: May 24, 2011

 

2011/2012 BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

 

Kenneth E. Elstein, Chairman

76 North Street, Belchertown, MA 01007

(413) 256-1093

 

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George D. “Archie” Archible, Clerk

143 Chauncey Walker Street, Belchertown, MA 01007

(413) 323-5556

 

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William R. Barnett, Vice-Chairman

16 Waterford Drive, Belchertown, MA 01007

(413) 323-4355

 

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Ronald E. Aponte, Member

38 Azalea Way, Belchertown, MA  01007

(413) 323-8595

 

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Brenda Q. Aldrich, Member

P.O. Box 1462, Belchertown, MA 01007

413-323-6810

 

 

LIAISON DUTIES

Effective: June 13, 2011

 

DPW, Lakes Committee, Housing Needs and Assessment Committee      Kenneth E. Elstein, Chairman

Department of Public Works (Highway, Snow Removal, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Cemeteries, Transfer Station, Maintenance, Wastewater Treatment Plant);  Energy Committee, IDFA, Non-School Buildings; Pioneer Valley Planning Commission; Pioneer Valley Transit Authority; Professional Engineering; Town Clock; Town Common; Lakes Committee; Housing Needs and Assessment. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen is an Ex-Officio Member of Library Board of Trustees and Liaison to Clapp Memorial Library.

 

 

General Government, Community Preservation Committee              William R. Barnett, Vice-Chairman

250th Anniversary Committee; Board of Assessors; Election and Registration; Finance Committee; Inspection Services; Law Account; Moderator; Personnel Board; Planning Board; Rent Control Board; Tax Title Committee; Technology Advisory Committee; Town Accountant; Town Clerk; Treasurer-Collector; TV5;  Zoning Board of Appeals; Computing Department; Community Preservation Committee.

 

 

Public Safety, Veterans’ Services                                                         George D. “Archie” Archible, Clerk

ADA Committee; Animal Control; Animal Control Advisory Board; Civil Defense; EMS Department; Fire Department; Police Candidate Review Committee; Police Department; Regional Casino Committee; Veterans’ Graves; Veterans’ Services; Veterans’ Service Advisory Board; Willard Stebbins Trust Fund for Lake Vale Cemetery.

 

Education                                                                                                            Brenda Q. Aldrich, Member
Cultural Council; Pathfinder School; Town School Department; Scholarship Committee; Playground Committee.
 
EDIC, Human Services, Housing Authority                                                       Ronald E. Aponte, Member

EDIC; Housing Authority; Agricultural Commission; Parks, Beach and Recreation; Board of Health; Conservation Commission; Council on Aging; Fair Committee; Family Center Committee; Historic District Commission; Historical Commission; Memorial Committee; Skate Park Committee; Trail Stewardship Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

email: selectmen@Belchertown.org

Liaisons

Legislators

Transfer Station and Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Tag Sale Permits -- No Longer Required

Dog Complaints

Three Year (Overlapping) Terms; Five Members; Meetings weekly on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Lawrence Memorial Hall (in the event of a holiday falling on a Monday, the Selectmen conduct their meeting on Tuesday evening of that week): They are the executive branch of the Town government and are responsible for policy decisions and carrying out most of the decisions of the Town made at Town Meeting. Their other powers and responsibilities are:

  • Approval of all bills and payroll before they are paid by the Town Treasurer. Signing all notes, bond issues, abatements, and weekly town warrants which itemize all town department bills and payroll.
  • Overseeing procedures to "override" or "exempt" the Proposition 2 1/2 tax limit and setting the classification rate for taxing different types of property in Belchertown.
  • Issuance of business licenses. Granting and issuing licenses and permits which include liquor licenses; common victualler's licenses; tag sale permits; transfer station permits; Class I, II and III auto licenses; amusement licenses; and entertainment licenses. Refer to the end of this booklet for a complete listing of licenses and where to obtain them.
  • Investigation into the conduct of any town department.
  •  Control of town property (except school property).
  • Calling town meetings by the issuance of the Town warrant.
  • Awarding bids and contracts.
  • Approval of placement and construction of public utility facilities.
  • Acting as License Commissioners, Police Commission, Fire Commission, and Highway Commissioners.

Meetings of the Board of Selectmen, as well as any town board, are open to the public.


 
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