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Know Your Town (KYT) is a nonpartisan organization based in South Hadley, Massachusetts that seeks to acquaint townspeople with the various issues and functions of town government and all of the resources the town has to offer.

Budget Task Force Community Survey

The Town of South Hadley is experiencing significant budget pressures, driven by rising costs and constrained revenues. Key factors include sharply increasing health insurance expenses, growing special education costs, and slow new growth in property tax revenue, combined with flat … Continue reading

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New 25 MPH Speed Limit

The Town of South Hadley has adopted Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 17C, lowering the default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in thickly settled residential areas and business districts. The measure aims to improve road safety … Continue reading

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Annual Town Election and Running for Office

South Hadley’s Annual Town Election is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm at South Hadley High School, 156 Newton Street for in-person voting for all precincts. For anyone considering running for a local office, … Continue reading

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1/30-KYT Annual Legislative Evening

Save the date! KYT Annual Legislative Evening Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm Home of Joan and Michael Rosner KYT members and friends are invited to to attend this traditional cozy, fireside winter event with our state legislators. Plan to … Continue reading

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S Hadley Library-December Programs

Winter weather and a good book just seem to go together. As we move into December, we invite you to visit the South Hadley Public and Gaylord Memorial libraries to pick up a bestseller, discover a new author, or reconnect … Continue reading

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December 12: Gaylord Winter Warmer Wine Down

Ready to warm up with new and old library friends? Then come to the Winter Warmer Wine Down! GAYLORD DECEMBER WINE DOWN Friday, December 12th 5:30pm – 7:00pm | 21+ Only $10 entry (cash/credit) Hosted by Denise and Gary Hammon … Continue reading

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Santa’s Land at Buttery Brook Park-Dec. 11-14 and 18-21

Annual Santa’s Land 2025 December 11-14 and December 18-21, 2025 Thursday-Sunday, 5:30-7:00pm Buttery Brook Park 123 Willimansett Street (Rt. 33), South Hadley MA www.southhadley.org/1200/Buttery-Brook-Park The outdoor decorations are up and the Friends of Buttery Brook Park and Park Staff look … Continue reading

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Senior Center Library: Take One, Share One

Take a book, share a book! To keep the COA library full of good choices for the community, the next time you visit the South Hadley Senior Center (at 45 Dayton Street), bring a book to share and check the … Continue reading

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Our Roots, Our Voices-This Friday and Saturday!

Our Roots, Our Voices AMERICAN STORIES, AROUND THE CLOCK FOR 25 HOURS From Friday, November 7 at 5:00pm to Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 6:00pm Each of us living in America today has a singular story to tell about our … Continue reading

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11/16-Bachelor/Stony Brook North Loop Trek

Bachelor Brook-Stony Brook North Loop Trek SUNDAY, November 16, 2025 at 11:00am   Meet at 10:45am at the small hiker parking lot at the trailhead on Rt. 47/Hadley Street just north of the Community Garden  Bachelor Brook-Stony Brook Conservation Area-North Loop … Continue reading

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