South Hadley Board of Assessors unanimously approves two veteran tax exemptions and fiscal reports. Chair Kevin E. Taugher, Clerk Thomas R. Reidy, and Member Lynn Masson approved Clause 22 exemptions totaling $800 for properties at 207 Alvord Place and 418 Granby Road, along with February abatement
Historical Commission unanimously endorses Pioneer Valley Planning consultant. Chair Robert Judge reported the town received one proposal to perform work under a survey and planning grant, and the Commission voted unanimously to back the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC). Judge said he
Board of Registrars readies April election with expanded voting options. Lucia Foley, April Bellafiore, and Town Clerk Sarah B. Gmeiner outlined three voting methods for the April 26 town election: early in-person voting at the Town Clerk's office, mail-in ballots with an 8 p.m. deadline on
Master Plan Implementation Committee backs narrative reporting option for spring submissions. Chair Nate Therien proposed the approach, with a May 1 target date, after Alex Wirth-Cauchon reported the Recreation Committee's enthusiasm for capturing work advancing plan goals beyond the formal task
The South Hadley School Committee held a public budget hearing on the FY27 budget, with Superintendent Jennifer Voyik presenting multiple scenarios including nine million dollar and eleven million dollar options. The presentation covered Chapter 70 state aid history, budget drivers, position
Elementary School Project Building Committee approves two invoices and soil testing. The Finance Subcommittee unanimously endorsed Skanska's $8,350 invoice and Mount Vernon Group's $66,000 invoice, conditioned on detailed work breakdown documentation from MVG before payment. A $22,308 proposal for
South Hadley Bike Walk Committee approves Town Master Plan. The committee unanimously approved submission of the town's master plan, assigning the committee to develop brochures, trail maps, wayfinding support, and a master map of community seating areas, and to support historic-walk development
South Hadley Recreation Commission schedules Buttery Brook Park grand opening for May 16. The commission approved prior minutes and bills payable by unanimous votes at its March 10 meeting. The day-long celebration from noon to 4 p.m. will feature vendors, food trucks, activities, and
South Hadley Planning Board approves performance guarantees for development projects. The Board voted 5-0 to accept performance guarantees for stormwater and landscaping improvements at 136 East Street Flexible Development. In separate action, the Board authorized peer review of stormwater
South Hadley's Council on Aging unanimously approved its Annual Town Report covering July 2024 through July 2025 as the board confronts significant staffing changes. Senior Services Director Julie Pearce announced her departure effective March 27, with the board to consult on her replacement. Two
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