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

By | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.


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South Hadley School Committee approves $27.5M FY27 budget before election

By | Apr 1, 2026

South Hadley School Committee approves $27.5M FY27 budget before election

SOUTH HADLEY — Following some lamenting, the South Hadley School Committee approved a $27.5 million budget at its March 25 meeting.


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Potential tax override and electric light facility highlight April 14 election

By | Mar 25, 2026

Potential tax override and electric light facility highlight April 14 election

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley will host its Town Election on Tuesday, April 14, featuring multiple contested races and a major Proposition 2 1/2 tax override vote on the ballot.


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South Hadley Selectboard continues to work on budget in advance of override vote

By | Mar 23, 2026

South Hadley Selectboard continues to work on budget in advance of override vote

At the meeting, multiple residents shared their confusion with the upcoming override vote and how it may impact their taxes. Town Administrator Lisa Wong and the Selectboard tried to answer all their questions.


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South Hadley superintendent presents $27.5M school budget ahead of override vote

By | Mar 13, 2026

South Hadley superintendent presents $27.5M school budget ahead of override vote

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley School Committee hosted its fiscal year 2027 budget hearing on March 11, where a $27.5 million budget was proposed to the committee by Superintendent Jennifer Voyik.


Tyler Garnet
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Selectboard approves ballot with two budget overrides for April 14 vote

By | Mar 6, 2026

Selectboard approves ballot with two budget overrides for April 14 vote

SOUTH HADLEY — The Selectboard officially approved language for its April 14 town election ballot, which will ask residents to consider a Proposition 2 ½ override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.


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South Hadley residents support proposed tax override

By | Feb 27, 2026

South Hadley residents support proposed tax override

SOUTH HADLEY — With town-altering cuts proposed for fiscal year 2027 and years to come, South Hadley residents met on Feb. 25 during a Special Town Meeting to voice their support for a Proposition 2 1/2 override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.


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