Government · Public Schools
School Committee Ratifies Four Union Contracts Amid Override Fallout
South Hadley School Committee ratified four labor contracts on unanimous votes, with all four bargaining units reaching settlement.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission Orders Peer Review of Disputed Wetland Boundary
South Hadley Conservation Commission orders peer review of contested wetland boundary. The Commission voted unanimously to hire an independent reviewer to assess a Bordering Vegetated Wetland boundary delineation at 775 New Ludlow Road submitted by EIS Wire and Cable Inc., with Conservation
Government · Elementary School Project Building Committee
Elementary School Committee Tables Fuel-Source Decision
The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee tabled its decision on whether to build an all-electric or mixed-fuel new Mosier Elementary, voting 5-3 to defer the motion until September 9 pending more detailed cost analysis.
Government · Redevelopment Authority
Redevelopment Authority approves $1,500 façade renovation grant
Redevelopment Authority approves $1,500 façade grant to Wood&Weather Drum Shop. Chair Michelle Theroux and the five-member board voted unanimously to disburse funds from the DeToma Fund for building improvements. The authority also unanimously denied a redevelopment funding application from the 25
Government · Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission plans December Human Rights Day event
Human Rights Commission forms planning subcommittee for December Human Rights Day event. The South Hadley commission approved prior meeting minutes and discussed ongoing outreach for Operation Backpack and community awareness programming on topics including mental health, suicide prevention, and
Government · Cultural Council
Cultural Council approves 2027 grant guidelines
The South Hadley Cultural Council approved 2027 grant guidelines with revised requirements. Meeting on August 18 with six members present, the council clarified rules around letters of support, deadlines, student eligibility, and timely communication.
Government · Board of Registrar of Voters
Board Reviews Plans for September and November Elections
Board of Registrars reviewed preparations for September 1 primary and special town elections on an override question, with Town Clerk Sarah B. Gmeiner reporting that approximately 300 of 3,000 mail-in ballots had been returned to date. The board scheduled machine testing for August 20 at 10 a.m.,
Government · Master Plan Implementation Committee
Master Plan Committee Plans October Community Forum
Master Plan Implementation Committee plans October community forum focused on first goal. The committee voted unanimously to approve July meeting minutes and scheduled the forum for October 17 or 19 at the Senior Center in South Hadley, pending Chair Nate Therien's confirmation of space
Government · Elementary School Project Building Committee
Elementary School Project Committee Opts for Full Air Conditioning
Elementary school project committee selected full air conditioning as base building design.
Government · Bike_Walk Committee
South Hadley Bike Walk Committee plans fall events, explores Bike Rodeo
South Hadley Bike Walk plans fall events, explores new Bike Rodeo. The Bike Walk Committee approved its July 14 minutes and discussed a Bike Rodeo proposal combining Valley Bike's new e-bike demonstrations with bike maintenance training at minimal cost to the committee budget. Confirmed events
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