Government · Elementary School Project Building Committee
Committee approves $115.3 million school project budget
South Hadley school building committee approved the $115.3 million elementary school project budget.
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Government · Bylaw Review Committee
Bylaw Committee approves three proposals, deadlocks on recall bylaw
The Bylaw Review Committee approved three bylaw proposals and deadlocked on a recall petition. Chair David King reported that he and Charles Miles developed a proposal on non-Town Meeting speakers requiring moderator communication and financial interest disclosures; it passed 4-0.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves duplex and flag lot permits
The Planning Board unanimously approved special permits for a duplex at 144 East Street and a flag lot residential project at 134 Ferry Street. Chair Diane Supczak-Mulvaney and the board found both projects met Special Permit standards.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Backs Special Permit Transfer Amendment
South Hadley Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend to Town Meeting a zoning bylaw amendment allowing Special Permits to transfer between owners.
Government · Board of Registrar of Voters
Board of Registrars organizes November state election preparations
The Board of Registrars coordinated preparations for the November 3 state election with 4,100 mail-in ballot applications reported to date.
Government · Redevelopment Authority
Authority Approves Architectural Assessment Grant
South Hadley Redevelopment Authority approved grants for architectural assessment and welcome sign design. The Authority voted to allocate $2,600 to Sage Orville Shea for site visit and architectural services at 16 Main Street, with fund disbursement procedures to be structured through town counsel.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board deadlocked on 129 College Street rezoning
Planning Board deadlocked on College Street rezoning request. The South Hadley Planning Board held a public hearing September 28 on a petition to rezone 129 College Street from Residential A-1 to Business B but declined to make a formal recommendation after three consecutive votes failed to achieve
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves comprehensive agricultural zoning amendments
South Hadley Planning Board approves agricultural zoning overhaul for November town vote. Clerk Brad Hutchison moved approval of revisions to Chapter 255, Articles 10, 24, 25, 26, and 41 addressing commercial agricultural uses and outdoor recreation facilities; Vice-Chair Bob Szklarz seconded, and
Government · Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission plans community gallery exhibit
The South Hadley Human Rights Commission discussed planning a community gallery exhibit featuring human rights-themed artwork and poetry, with involvement from local schools and community members.
Government · Elementary School Project Building Committee
Elementary School Building Project Stays on Track
South Hadley's Elementary School Building Project Committee confirmed the initiative remains on schedule, with Schematic Design submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority set for October 22, 2026.
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