South Hadley elected officials share thoughts and next steps after failed override vote
SOUTH HADLEY — After a failed override vote on primary election night, the Selectboard and School Committee each met to discuss thoughts and ramifications.
ERC5 holds annual golf tournament to benefit student scholarships
SOUTH HADLEY — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce is teeing up for its annual golf tournament to help award eight students from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden, Wilbraham and Ludlow with $16,000 in scholarships.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
South Hadley once again says no to a tax override
SOUTH HADLEY — Third time was not the charm as South Hadley voters once again voted against allowing the town to assess an additional $3.5 million in real estate and personal property taxes for its school and town budgets.
Chicopee and South Hadley school projects move forward
The Anna Barry Elementary School project in Chicopee and the Mosier Elementary School project in South Hadley both reached important milestones following the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Board of Directors’ recent decisions on Aug. 26.
South Hadley prepares for another tax override vote on Sept. 1
SOUTH HADLEY — While most Western Mass. voters will head to the polls for statewide races, South Hadley residents will also see a question on their ballot asking if they would approve a $3.5 million tax override.