The Belchertown Fire Department and the Belchertown Police Department announced the beginning of a radio infrastructure upgrade project on April 24th with the goal of enhancing community emergency communications.

The project is financed by grants given to Wilbraham and Belchertown after the local 911 dispatch center merged into the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center.

The Belchertown water tank will have new radio equipment installed as part of the project to increase signal coverage and dependability. According to officials, the improved system will facilitate better coordination and emergency response capabilities by facilitating clearer communication between first responders and dispatchers.