South Hadley selectboard reallocates CDBG funds toward Bolton Avenue sidewalk. The selectboard unanimously approved a $65,100 reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds after completing its FY2024 drainage and roadway project on Center, Warner and Grave streets. Joe Hagopian of the
South Hadley public library gets $75,000 budget restoration plus $120,000 for capital projects. The Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved bills at their June 1 meeting. Chair Gillian Woldorf and Library Director Joseph Rodio reported that Town Meeting had restored $75,000 to the
Elementary School Building Project Communications Subcommittee approves tour video voiceover production. The panel unanimously endorsed a plan to replace previous narration in a February forum video due to staff departure, with Eric Friesner and Teresa Winters-Tobin (co-chairs) directing production
South Hadley Human Rights Commission discusses Mount Holyoke intern hire, identifies vacancies. Led by Chair Renee Sweeney, the commission unanimously approved its April 22 meeting minutes and discussed hiring Mount Holyoke College student Sara Lee as an intern to focus on social media and
South Hadley Building Committee advances elementary school design with unanimous approvals. The Committee approved $40,000 in geotechnical borings and $100,000 in invoices as the design team refines Alternative 8 site plans, with a Preliminary Schematic Report due to the Massachusetts School
Conservation Commission approves restoration plan for Connecticut River property. The Commission voted unanimously to approve a restoration plan for 311 River Road addressing unpermitted vegetation removal in the Riverfront Area, with special conditions requiring invasive species management
South Hadley School Committee unanimously backs grade reconfiguration tied to new elementary school. The five-member panel approved placing Pre-K and Kindergarten at Scala School, grades 1–5 at the new Mosier School, and grades 6–8 at the middle school, aligning with the Massachusetts School
Selectboard appoints Mullin to Planning Board. The Selectboard unanimously appointed John Mullin to a three-year term as associate member of the Planning Board effective July 1, 2026. The board also accepted three resignations unanimously: Ann Stockton from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Terry
Redevelopment Authority outlines framework for using new funding strategically. The South Hadley Redevelopment Authority discussed deployment of a $50,000 budget allocation approved by Town Meeting, with Planning and Conservation Department staff recommending the funds target properties identified
Planning Board unanimously approves SHELD facility permits. Chair Diane Mulvaney, Vice-Chair Bob Szklarz, Clerk Brad Hutchison, and Member Rob Watchilla each voted in favor of both a Stormwater Management Permit and Site Plan Approval for South Hadley Electric Light Department's new