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South Hadley to explore eliminating ban on marijuana establishments

South Hadley to explore eliminating ban on marijuana establishments

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley will look at the possibility of allowing marijuana establishments to operate in the town, which, if decided, would undo an eight-year ban on the businesses.


Selectboard sets $3.5 million tax override ballot question for Sept. 1

Selectboard sets $3.5 million tax override ballot question for Sept. 1

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley voters will see a tax override question during the Sept. 1 state primary after the Selectboard voted 3-2 to ask the town to approve a $3.5 million override raised over three years.


South Hadley School Committee advocates for a September tax override vote

South Hadley School Committee advocates for a September tax override vote

SOUTH HADLEY – With the Selectboard mulling over the idea of hosting another special election, the School Committee decided to advocate for an override vote in September during its July 6 meeting.


Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.


Residents can no longer comment on South Hadley social media pages

Residents can no longer comment on South Hadley social media pages

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents are unable to comment on the town’s social media pages due to Massachusetts public records and fiscal year 2027 budget constraints, according to an announcement by the town.


Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.


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.