Hadley
Hadley seeks community input on digital equity
HADLEY — As more and more people need affordable and reliable internet to do their jobs and general household tasks, the quality of internet service and the ability to use it with ease become more important.
Rainbow and Allies groups growing across region
There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Hadley Town Meeting passes almost all articles, 184 residents attend
HADLEY — Hadley’s Town Meeting on May 2 was attended by 184 residents. Those in attendance saw a singular exchange between resident Thomas Fyden and Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski.
State pressures Hadley to permit battery storage facility
HADLEY — Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski summarized the difficulties facing the town in dealing with a 5 megawatt battery storage facility proposed for a residential area on Breckinridge Road. “This is a complex situation,” Maksimoski said. “We have a solar...
Wesley United Methodist Church to host first Easter egg hunt
HADLEY — Looking for fun Easter activities for the kids? The community is welcome at the first-ever Easter Egg Hunt at Wesley United Methodist Church on March 30, the day before Easter. “Events such as Easter Egg hunts are a great way to bring the community...
Hadley Council on Aging to host elder support event
HADLEY — Jen Matoney experienced the devastations of suicide. The co-chair of the Pioneer Valley Coalition for Suicide Prevention lost her mother to suicide in 2007, a life altering shock.
Car break ins prompt warning from Hadley police
HADLEY — In response to a recent series of burglaries to cars around town, the Hadley Police Department is reminding members of the community to secure their motor vehicles when they’re parked and unattended.
Hadley Fire Department moving to 24-hour shifts
HADLEY — Changes are coming to Hadley Fire Department work schedules beginning Feb. 1.
$9M water tank replacement proposal will go to Hadley voters
HADLEY — The Hadley Select Board voted unanimously to include a proposed $9 million project to replace two town water tanks on the spring Town Meeting warrant, allowing voters to decide on the measure.