🌱 Why Belchertown is called a “well-kept secret” worth the drive
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Belchertown is called a “well-kept secret” worth the drive
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• 9 Historic Massachusetts Towns So Beautiful You'll Think You're In A Movie (takingthekids.com) — Belchertown is highlighted as a hilltop gem with sweeping views over the Connecticut and Quaboag Valleys, making it a standout day-trip destination. The piece spotlights the Quabbin Reservoir, Stone House Museum, historic town Common, and UMass Cold Spring Orchard, blending local history with scenic outdoor options. It’s framed within a roundup of especially picturesque historic towns across Massachusetts. 
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Upcoming Events in
Belchertown
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★ Featured events ★
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Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! →
Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
11:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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What “YA” Readin’ Book Club →
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S Main St, Belchertown
7:00 pm -
Free Community Band Concert on the Common →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Town Common 31 Main Street, Belchertown
7:00 pm -
What "YA" Readin' Book Club
Clapp Memorial Library , 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
7:00 pm -
Live Animal show with Joys of Nature →
Clapp Memorial Library , 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00 am -
BELCHERTOWN, MA – Weekly Standout for Democracy →
Belchertown Town Common, 25 Park St, Belchertown
4:00 pm -
Belchertown Farmer's and Artisans Market →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Town Common 31 Main Street, Belchertown
10:00 am -
Belchertown Council on Aging: Footcare →
Belchertown, MA Calendar, Belchertown Senior Center 60 State Street, Belchertown
8:00 am -
Seeds Storytime (3-12 mo) →
Clapp Memorial Library , 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
9:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Curbside Collection Route 2 →
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
7:00 am -
Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River →
Town of Amherst Calendar, 95 Montague Rd, Amherst
8:00 am -
Chair Yoga With Lara →
Town of Amherst Council on Aging Bangs Community Center - 70 Boltwood Walk Amherst MA 01002
10:15 am -
Storytime at Jones Library (ages 0-5) →
Jones Library Kids Events Kids Room at 101 - 101 University Drive - Suite A4 Amherst MA 010
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Ludlow. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Hadley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belchertown here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Hadley
- Amherst captain appointed new Charlemont/Rowe fire chief (gazettenet.com)
- Letter: Support Area Black Businesses During National Black Business Month (amherstindy.org)
- Amherst Arbor Spotlight: Black Walnut (amherstindy.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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