South Hadley

ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.

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South Hadley hosts groundbreaking for Buttery Brook Park

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 17, 2025

South Hadley hosts groundbreaking for Buttery Brook Park

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents, state and local elected officials gathered on April 8 to celebrate a groundbreaking event for the long-awaited Buttery Brook Park improvement project.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 2, 2025

South Hadley receives funds for behavioral, mental health services

SOUTH HADLEY — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it is awarding $5.5 million in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts, to improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support.

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South Hadley residents express frustration with town budget through writing campaign

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 2, 2025

South Hadley residents express frustration with town budget through writing campaign

Town Administrator Lisa Wong discusses the FY26 budget and its next steps during a Selectboard meeting.Photo credit: South Hadley Community Television SOUTH HADLEY — Throughout the past couple months, the South Hadley community has expressed their displeasure with...

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 2, 2025

Two contested races on tap for South Hadley’s April 8 election

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley will be hosting its town election on Tuesday, April 8 at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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South Hadley Selectboard approves budget, wastewater and trash increases

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 26, 2025

South Hadley Selectboard approves budget, wastewater and trash increases

SOUTH HADLEY — At its March 18 meeting, the Select Board approved the fiscal year 2026 town budget as well as proposed increases to the wastewater and trash fees after discussing the items over the past few meetings.

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South Hadley schools propose cuts to 19 positions; programs

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 18, 2025

South Hadley schools propose cuts to 19 positions; programs

SOUTH HADLEY — Both the town and school administration have stated that the fiscal year 2026 budget cycle will be a tough year, to which Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik recently provided some updates.

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South Hadley mulls proposed trash, wastewater fee increases

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 11, 2025

South Hadley mulls proposed trash, wastewater fee increases

SOUTH HADLEY — During the March 4 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Lisa Wong discussed some fiscal year 2026 budget updates including a wastewater and landfill rate hearing.

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South Hadley administrator expects tough budget season

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 25, 2025

South Hadley administrator expects tough budget season

SOUTH HADLEY — During the Feb. 4 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Lisa Wong gave an initial budget report for fiscal year 2026. “Fiscal year [20]26 does not look as rosy. This is going to be a tough year for a number of reasons,” Wong stated.

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School Committee receives preliminary FY26 budget numbers

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 18, 2025

School Committee receives preliminary FY26 budget numbers

SOUTH HADLEY — During the Feb. 6 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik gave a fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget presentation.