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South Hadley Selectboard provides tax override updates during public feedback session

South Hadley Selectboard provides tax override updates during public feedback session

SOUTH HADLEY — While the town mulls over the possibility of hosting another tax override vote on Sept. 1, the Selectboard hosted a public input session during its regular meeting on June 16 to hear people’s feedback about this possibility.


Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee has selected a preferred design for a new Mosier Elementary School the existing site that reorganizes grade levels across the district.


School Committee approves using free cash to fund three positions in FY27

School Committee approves using free cash to fund three positions in FY27

SOUTH HADLEY — The School Committee approved funding three positions with free cash during its June 3 meeting that Superintendent Jennifer Voyik said will maximize the district’s potential in fiscal year 2027.


Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.


Gándara Center opens new women’s recovery residence in South Hadley

Gándara Center opens new women’s recovery residence in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — For women working to rebuild their lives after addiction and hardship, Hermanas Del Rio is offering more than recovery services. It will also provide a space to regain stability, independence and hope for the future through supportive residential care.


South Hadley superintendent proposes using free cash for four positions in FY27

South Hadley superintendent proposes using free cash for four positions in FY27

SOUTH HADLEY — Several days after Town Meeting decided to use free cash to help save school services, Superintendent Jennifer Voyik explained how additional funding might be used to maximize the district’s potential in fiscal year 2027.


South Hadley Town Meeting members approve most articles, including $1.2M for town departments

South Hadley Town Meeting members approve most articles, including $1.2M for town departments

SOUTH HADLEY — Although the precarious budget situation dominated the night, Town Meeting members also approved other crucial articles during the Annual Town Meeting on May 13.


South Hadley Town Meeting elects to save some school services and fund library

South Hadley Town Meeting elects to save some school services and fund library

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Town Meeting representatives approved the town’s $61.4 million budget on May 13, which includes free cash to prevent cuts in the School Department and fund the library in fiscal year 2027. The budget passed by a 101-6 vote.


South Hadley eyeing September for another tax override vote

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.