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Cultural Council addresses grant-award standards, allocation shortfall.

Cultural Council reallocates $500 in FY26 funds to cover grant awards. The council approved reallocation of $400 from administration and $100 carryover to cover a $500 shortfall after awarding $18,500 against an $18,000 budget. Members agreed to maintain awarded grant amounts without modification

Historical Commission endorses Pioneer Valley Planning for survey grant work

Historical Commission unanimously endorses Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to conduct survey and planning grant work. Chair Robert Judge reported the town received a single proposal for the work and moved for its endorsement, with commissioners voting unanimously to approve. The Commission also

Human Rights Commission approves prior minutes, discusses town override at special meeting.

South Hadley's Human Rights Commission approved prior minutes and discussed its potential role in the February 25 special Town Meeting addressing a tax override tied to the town's budget deficit. Commission Chair Renee Sweeney reported on a 3.5-hour Select Board meeting with four boards and task

Elementary School Project Committee selects new-build, grades 1-5 option

Elementary School Project Committee unanimously selects new-build option at existing site. Chair Diane Mulvaney and the eight-member committee voted unanimously on a motion by Kevin McAllister, seconded by Len Finkowski, to adopt Option 5 (new construction on the existing Mosier Elementary site

Bike/Walk Committee approves January minutes, plans spring treks.

The South Hadley Bike/Walk Committee approved prior minutes and confirmed spring and summer events. Chair Ruth Camuse reported completion of a town master plan draft for voting at the next meeting, while members finalized details on a March 14 Ledges trek, an April 4 vernal pool walk, and the May