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STRM: Gionfriddo and Sullivan discuss the upcoming Big Broadcast

STRM: Gionfriddo and Sullivan discuss the upcoming Big Broadcast

SOUTH HADLEY — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Mount Holyoke College Jazz Ensemble Director Mark Gionfriddo and Maureen Sullivan, who handles PR for the Big Broadcast, to discuss the upcoming event on Saturday, March 7.


South Hadley maintains same trash fee for FY27

South Hadley maintains same trash fee for FY27

SOUTH HADLEY — The Selectboard decided at its Feb. 17 meeting to maintain the current curbside collection rate of $250 per household and increase the sewer rate to $525 per household in fiscal year 2027.


South Hadley officially sets Special Town Meeting amid budget problems

South Hadley officially sets Special Town Meeting amid budget problems

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Selectboard officially set a Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at South Hadley High School after a Feb. 10 discussion with multiple town boards.


South Hadley School Committee discusses potential cuts, tax override in FY27 budget

South Hadley School Committee discusses potential cuts, tax override in FY27 budget

SOUTH HADLEY — Amidst possible cuts to the budget in fiscal year 2027, South Hadley Public Schools Superintendent Jenn Voyik gave a projected budget update during the Jan. 21 School Committee meeting.


So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.


South Hadley to further discuss Mosier school building project at Feb. 5 tour and meeting

South Hadley to further discuss Mosier school building project at Feb. 5 tour and meeting

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee will host a community meeting and Mosier School tour on Feb. 5, according to the town.


South Hadley may host Special Town Meeting to discuss tax override options

South Hadley may host Special Town Meeting to discuss tax override options

SOUTH HADLEY — With the Budget Task Force set to give their report on Feb. 9, the Selectboard discussed the possibility of hosting a Special Town Meeting to determine solutions about tax override options.


Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.


Progress with Longmeadow Fiberspring project presented to Select Board

Progress with Longmeadow Fiberspring project presented to Select Board

LONGMEADOW — South Hadley Electric Light Department met with the Longmeadow Select Board to present the current progress in the Fiberspring project at its Jan 5 meeting.


Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.