

Two contested races on tap for South Hadley’s April 8 election
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley will be hosting its town election on Tuesday, April 8 at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

South Hadley Selectboard approves budget, wastewater and trash increases
SOUTH HADLEY — At its March 18 meeting, the Select Board approved the fiscal year 2026 town budget as well as proposed increases to the wastewater and trash fees after discussing the items over the past few meetings.

South Hadley schools propose cuts to 19 positions; programs
SOUTH HADLEY — Both the town and school administration have stated that the fiscal year 2026 budget cycle will be a tough year, to which Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik recently provided some updates.

South Hadley mulls proposed trash, wastewater fee increases
SOUTH HADLEY — During the March 4 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Lisa Wong discussed some fiscal year 2026 budget updates including a wastewater and landfill rate hearing.

South Hadley administrator expects tough budget season
SOUTH HADLEY — During the Feb. 4 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Lisa Wong gave an initial budget report for fiscal year 2026. “Fiscal year [20]26 does not look as rosy. This is going to be a tough year for a number of reasons,” Wong stated.