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Herald communities prepare for Memorial Day events

By Tyler Garnet | May 11, 2026

Herald communities prepare for Memorial Day events

Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia speaks on the importance of Memorial Day during the 2024 ceremony. Reminder Publishing photos by Trent Levakis. Communities across Western Massachusetts and the country are ready to honor their deceased service men and women. Memorial...

South Hadley eyeing September for another tax override vote

By Tyler Garnet | May 8, 2026

South Hadley eyeing September for another tax override vote

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents may once again be asked to pay more in taxes in light of the fraught budget situation that the town is currently facing.

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Budget dominates South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant

By Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2026

Budget dominates South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant

SOUTH HADLEY — The beat goes on in Suth Hadley as this year’s Town Meeting will feature one of the most consequential budget discussions in the community’s history.

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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.

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South Hadley to discuss another tax override question to curb cuts

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 24, 2026

South Hadley to discuss another tax override question to curb cuts

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents may once again be asked to pay more in taxes as the South Hadley town administration and Selectboard are continuing to look at options to save proposed positions and service cuts.

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So That Reminds Me: Strife in South Hadley — a Small Town Budget Crisis with Big Stakes

By Chris Maza | Apr 24, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Strife in South Hadley — a Small Town Budget Crisis with Big Stakes

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” regular host Tyler Garnet was put into the guest chair as hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with him about the budget issues in South Hadley and the challenges covering a difficult budget season.

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South Hadley voters oppose both tax overrides and SHELD facility

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 15, 2026

South Hadley voters oppose both tax overrides and SHELD facility

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley voters have spoken. According to unofficial results, they chose not to support the $9 million and $11 million tax override options at a town election on April 14.

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South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 13, 2026

South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center

SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.

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School Committee approves School Choice slots for 26-27 school year

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 6, 2026

School Committee approves School Choice slots for 26-27 school year

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley School Committee officially approved 51 School Choice openings for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 1 meeting.