Public Library

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

South Hadley library trustees unanimously endorse April 14 override vote. Chair David Morrell and the eight trustees present approved a formal statement of support, warning that without full funding the library faces staff reductions and operating-hour cuts, and would fail to meet Massachusetts

South Hadley Library Trustees receive warning on FY27 budget reductions. Library Director Joe Rodio reported that the proposed 7 percent town budget cut would fall below the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' Minimum Appropriation Requirement, forcing the library to seek a waiver to

The South Hadley Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved bills and received updates on accessibility and funding. Library Director Joe Rodio reported the arrival of a $10,000 Carnegie Foundation grant and noted that the FY27 state budget includes 2 percent increases for Massachusetts Board

South Hadley Library Trustees unanimously close for holiday Saturdays. The nine-member Board, chaired by David Morrell, voted to shut the library on December 26, 2026 and January 2, 2027. Jack Culp, Gaylord Trustee, reported the branch has a new accessibility-improvement plan and expects to hear in