South Hadley Conservation Commission reorganizes under Chair April Doroski. Tom Dennis was unanimously appointed Vice-Chair replacing Terry Rosenfeld, who is relocating. The panel unanimously reauthorized Conservation Administrator Rebekah Cornell to sign Determinations and Orders on behalf of
Elementary School Project Building Committee presented design Option 5 consolidating grades one through five into one building. Chair Diane Mulvaney heard 32 community members raise concerns about traffic impacts, property values, and residential proximity during the 10-minute public comment
Selectboard votes 3-2 to reject petition compelling school building committee review. Chair Jeff Cyr, Clerk Carol Constant, and member Renee Sweeney blocked the motion to call a Special Town Meeting regarding the Mosier school project layout options; Vice Chair Nicole Casolari and member Andrea
South Hadley Cultural Council adopts stricter procedures for managing unresponsive grant awardees. Treasurer Joy Jarme reported a negative fund balance of $12,136.86 and two dispersed grants totaling $700. The council approved five protocol changes, including withholding funds after two unreturned
The South Hadley Redevelopment Authority seeks FY26 funding at May Town Meeting. Chair Michelle Theroux will address Town Meeting members about the authority's FY26 budget allocation request. The board agreed to renew outreach efforts for the DeToma Fund, which holds $4,465.94, with a targeted
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