Bylaw Review Committee voted 5-1 against endorsing a citizen petition on town meeting speech rights. Committee member Charles Miles initiated the petition under Article 23, which would allow residents instead of only voting members to address town meetings.
Recreation Commission prepares Buttery Brook Park opening. The commission confirmed readiness for the Buttery Brook Park grand opening Saturday, May 16, with newly paved pickleball courts nearing completion, band shell lighting installed, and Aquanett performing at 5:30 p.m. Director Andrew Rogers
South Hadley Bike/Walk Committee confirms leadership and spring programming. Ruth Camuse and Anne Barry were confirmed as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, at Tuesday's meeting. The committee announced upcoming spring and early summer activities, including a Vernal Pool trek that drew
South Hadley Council on Aging unanimously approves prior minutes and discusses donation pathways. Interim Senior Services Director Andy Rogers reported approximately $65,000 in gift funds and $43,000 in an activities fund dedicated to the senior center, with recent withdrawals for facility repairs.
South Hadley elementary school project committee advances demolition-and-rebuild plan. The Building Committee voted 8 to 2 on May 11 to select Alternative 8, demolition of Mosier Elementary and new construction of a grades 1–5 building on the same site, for submission to the Massachusetts School
South Hadley School Committee hears of $1.5 million budget warrant for May vote. Assistant Superintendent Lyn Jacques reported that the Select Board approved advancing the warrant article to voters, which includes $1.2 million in free cash for level services and an additional $300,000 to offset
South Hadley Conservation Commission approves two major permits in virtual meeting. Chair April Doroski and six Commissioners unanimously issued Order of Conditions 288-0505 for South Hadley Electric Light Department's new administration and operations center at 65 Old Lyman Road and granted a
Selectboard approves police contract, returns $75K to free cash over library funding. The board unanimously ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Masscop Local 428 covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, and voted 3-2 to return $75,000 in Ledges Retained Earnings to free
The CPV PHD Advisory Board approved March minutes and coordinated public health work across three municipalities. South Hadley Health Director Sharon Hart joined Chicopee Health Director Lisa Sanders and Holyoke Board of Health Director Colton Garelli in planning CredibleMind outreach via Constant
South Hadley Library Trustees reorganize with Gillian Woldorf as new chair. The board unanimously elected Jennifer Couturier Vice-Chair and Lanette Sweeney Clerk. Director Joe Rodio reported the board is seeking a $75,000 restoration to the FY27 budget to meet state municipal appropriation
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