Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves three Riverfront projects
Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve three Riverfront projects with environmental conditions.
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Government · Fire District 2
Water Commissioners approve $208,921 in warrants, address breaks
Water Commissioners for Fire District No. 2 approved $208,921.67 in monthly warrants at their September 17 meeting, as Commissioners K. Bedard, A. Hogan, and T. Cauley voted unanimously. Superintendent Cauley reported two water main breaks: substantial breaks on College Street and Faculty Lane that
Government · Public Schools
School Committee approves district plan and nine policies
The South Hadley School Committee unanimously approved the District Improvement Plan 2026-2028.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging Welcomes Deputy Director, Discusses Budget Staffing Cuts
Council on Aging welcomed a new Deputy Director, discussed staffing cuts from town budget crisis. Chairperson Meg Clancy presided as the board approved August minutes 6-2, with Secretary Sheila Pennell and Vice-Chairperson Theresa Ominsky abstaining.
Government · Public Library
Library Board Hears Report on Services, Staffing Challenges
The Board of Library Trustees received Library Director Joseph Rodio's report on fiscal 2026 operations. Circulation grew three percent, with summer lending up five percent following strong summer programs.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board advances agricultural zoning amendments to Town Meeting
Planning Board clears agricultural zoning rewrite for November town meeting. The board voted 4-0 to advance amendments consolidating agricultural sections and clarifying state-law compliance, with Chair Diane Supczak-Mulvaney, Vice-Chair Bob Szklarz, Clerk Brad Hutchison, and Member Linda Gouin
Government · Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD APPROVES HOME HAIR SALON AT BENGER AVENUE
Planning Board unanimously approves in-home hair salon in South Hadley. Susan Carson received Site Plan Review approval to operate a Home Occupation II hair salon at 10 Benger Avenue, with board members determining the proposal met all site review standards. Chair Diane Supczak-Mulvaney, Member
Government · Planning Board
South Hadley Planning Board schedules special-permit transfer hearing
South Hadley Planning Board schedules an October 5 hearing on special-permit transfers. The Planning Board voted unanimously September 14 to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to zoning bylaw Section 255-128(H) to allow special-permit transfers with planning board approval, addressing a
Government · Elementary School Project Building Committee
Elementary School Project Committee Approves Solar and Heating Systems
South Hadley's elementary school building committee voted unanimously on solar and heating systems.
Government · Bike_Walk Committee
Bike-Walk Committee Plans Fall Trek and Bike Series
The South Hadley Bike-Walk Committee planned four fall community treks and a spring 2027 bike rodeo. Fall events were scheduled for September 12 at 9 a.m. (Black Stevens Trek), October 24 at 10 a.m. (Lithia Springs Trek), October 31 (Fall Ride), and November 14 at 10 a.m. (Ashley Reservoir Trek).
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