South Hadley Cultural Council compares grant application standards with comparable peer communities. The council determined that its 50% project budget cap for grants differs from standards at comparable towns. Member Pauline (Joy) Jarme presented the Treasurer's Report, noting that $2,000 in
The South Hadley Historical Commission is charting a comprehensive historic preservation plan. Chair Robert Judge and Vice-Chair Melissa Taylor led discussions with Shannon Walsh of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission on preservation priorities and goals. The commission identified two candidate
South Hadley Redevelopment Authority unanimously allocates $300 from DeToma Fund for garden improvements. Funding will support welcome sign options and site improvements at the Main-Bridge corner; the authority continues targeted outreach to owners of vacant properties, emphasizing grants support
South Hadley Conservation Commission approves two utility certificates for SHELD. The Conservation Commission unanimously approved two Certificates of Compliance for South Hadley Electric Light Department utility projects on July 15, including upgrades to three utility distribution lines spanning
South Hadley Selectboard advances $3.5M override to September ballot by 4-1 vote. In a contentious 4-1 decision, the board approved placing a $3.5 million tax override on the September 1, 2026 special election ballot, seeking additional real estate and personal property tax revenue for fiscal 2027.
South Hadley Bike/Walk Committee re-elects officers for a two-year term, welcomes new member. The committee unanimously re-elected Sandy Diamond as chair, Anne Barry as vice-chair, Ruth Camuse as clerk, and Riley Kranz as webmaster for terms through July 1, 2028, and welcomed longtime cyclist Beth
413health Advisory Board approves shared three-community public health services workplan for 2027. The coordination body for South Hadley, Holyoke, and Chicopee unanimously accepted the workplan at its July 13 meeting on a motion by Lisa Sanders, Health Director of Chicopee, and a second by Colton
South Hadley Planning Board approves sign permits and hears zoning concerns. The Planning Board unanimously approved illuminated sign permits for TruNorth Bank and Beacon Bank and endorsed performance guarantees totaling $1.1 million for two development projects. The board held a public listening
South Hadley Council on Aging elects new officers and awards $9,600 peer mentor grant. The board unanimously elected Meg Clancy as Chair, Theresa Ominsky as Vice Chair, and Sheila Pennell as Secretary. An AARP Community Challenge Grant of $9,600 will fund training for 10 volunteers to provide
The South Hadley Elementary School Building Project Committee unanimously approved a site plan option for the school project.
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