Programs

2023-2024 KYT Programs

  • March 8, 2024 (6:30pm, Friday)
    An Evening with Rep. Dan Carey and Sen. Jake Oliveira
    Home of Michael and Joan Rosner
    KYT members and friends are invited to a fireside discussion with our state legislators, followed by questions and answer. This annual event will be held in person and refreshments will be served.
  • February 29, 2024 (6:30pm, Thursday)
    An Evening with the Town Meeting Review Committee
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    All South Hadley residents are invited to come and learn more about why this committee was formed and its work to date. This event will be held in person at the main library and the public can also view the program live on local Channel 15 or online at https://shctv15.com/watch-live.
  • February 22, 2024 (6:30-8:30pm, Thursday)
    Annual Town Election and Fire/Water Districts 1 and 2 Candidates Night
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    This free community event is open to members, friends, and the public. Our forum for candidates in the March 5, 2024 annual Town Election and the Fire/Water Districts 1 and 2 will be held in person at the main library and the public can also view the program live on local Channel 15 or online at https://shctv15.com/watch-live. Candidates are asked to provide information, which is posted on our website under Election Information / Meet the Candidates as it is available. Please note that the 2024 Town Election will be a month earlier than usual so it can be held on the same date as the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. For information about both elections, visit: www.southhadley.org/elections.
  • January 6, 2024 (10-11:30am, Saturday)
    Local Candidates Meet+Sign Event
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    All South Hadley residents are invited to come and meet prospective candidates for Town Offices in the March 5, 2024 Town Election and help facilitate our local election by signing some nomination papers. Enjoy coffee/tea and nibbles, learn more about those who wish to serve our community, and be part of the process of putting a slate of local candidates on the ballot in for our 2024 election.
  • November 28, 2023 (6:30pm, Tuesday)
    History and Finance of the South Hadley Fire Districts
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    South Hadley Associate Assessor Melissa Couture Rimbold and Kevin Taugher, Chair of the Board of Assessors, will provide an overview of why, when, and how South Hadley Fire Districts 1 and 2 were formed and how they are financed by property taxes and water rates. Kevin Taugher will give a history of their formation and Melissa Couture Rimbold will discuss how they are financed. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will not address or entertain questions regarding current operations, budgets, personnel, or boards.
  • November 2, 2023 (6:30-7:30pm, Thursday)
    Outdoors in South Hadley
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    Anne Barry of the Bike/Walk Committee, Kathy Davis of the Conservation Commission, and Chris Thompson of the Tree Committee will talk about past, present, and future projects and outdoor activities in South Hadley.
  • September 28, 2023 (6:00-8:30pm, Thursday)
    KYT ‘Be Active’ Program
    South Hadley Public Library Community Room
    2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    Find out what there is to do in South Hadley! Enjoy Apple Crisp, pumpkin painting, and visit table displays by local organizations including South Hadley Pickleball, Community Garden, Community Band, Historic Society, Historical Commission, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Farmer’s Market, Falls Neighborhood Association, Showcase South Hadley Music and Arts. Also represented will be Board & Brush, DCR-Notch Visitor Center and Mt. Holyoke Skinner House, and information about Fitness, Yoga, Nutrition, Line Dancing, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding.

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ARCHIVE: 2022-2023 KYT Programs

  • June 15, 2023 (5:00pm, Thursday)
    KYT Annual End of the Year Gathering
    Guest Speaker: Mental health specialist Karen Walsh Pio
    South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    Plan to join members and friends for an in-person get-together in the Community Room at the main library. The gathering will begin with socializing and refreshments (if you can, please bring a finger appetizer or dessert). The agenda will include a talk on ‘Pandemic Side Effects,’ presentation of the Anne Battersby Scholarship, and a brief business meeting. Plan to come and catch up with other members and friends!
  • April 21, 2023 (6:30pm, Friday)
    An Evening with State Sen. Jake Oliveira and State Rep. Dan Carey
    Save the date for the in-person return of our special annual event for new and returning KYT members.

    For membership details, see: www.knowyourtown.org/membership

  • March 30, 2023 (6:30pm, Thursday; free, in-person event)
    KYT Town Election Candidates’ Night
    South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    This free, in-person event is open to members, friends, and the public. Our forum for candidates in the April 11, 2023 annual Town Election will be held in person at the main library and the public can also view the program live on local Channel 15 or online at https://shctv15.com/watch-live. 
  • February 4, 2023 (10am-12pm, Saturday; free, in-person event)
    Candidate Meet, Greet, and Sign
    South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley
    For details: http://www.knowyourtown.org/archives/3060
    All South Hadley residents are invited to come and meet prospective candidates for Town Offices in the April 11, 2023 Town Election and help facilitate our local election by signing some nomination papers. Enjoy coffee and nibbles, learn more about those who wish to serve our community, and be part of the process of putting a slate of local candidates on the ballot in April.
  • December 15, 2022 (6:00pm, Thursday)–CANCELLED/WEATHER
    KYT Holiday/Seasonal Social 
    Musical entertainment by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts School
    For details: http://www.knowyourtown.org/archives/3018
    This free, in-person event is open to members, friends, and the public and will be held in the Community Room at the South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street. To help us plan, please RSVP to Martha Terry at mterry@knowyourtown.org.

    CANCELLATION NOTICE: As the forecast indicates 3-5 inches of snow in the evening is possible, a decision has been made to cancel the KYT Holiday Social planned for Thursday, December 15, 2022. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and thank you for your understanding.

  • November 3, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
    Virtual Forum on the General Election Ballot Questions 
    For details: http://www.knowyourtown.org/archives/3018
    This free, online event is open to members, friends, and the public. To RSVP and receive the meeting link, please email Martha Terry at mterry@knowyourtown.org. Special thanks to shctv15.com for event simulcasting and providing a recording for later viewing.
  • October 27, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
    Virtual Candidates Forum for the General Election
    For participants and other details: http://www.knowyourtown.org/archives/2976
    This free online event is open to members, friends, and the public. To RSVP and receive the meeting link, please email Martha Terry at mterry@knowyourtown.org. Special thanks to shctv15.com which provides a recording on their website for later viewing.
  • October 13, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
    A Virtual Discussion with SHELD Director Sean Fitzgerald, and Electric Light Board Members John Hine and Denise Presley
    This free, online event is open to members, friends, and the public. To RSVP  and receive the meeting link, please email Martha Terry at mterry@knowyourtown.org.

*As a result of redistricting following the 2020 census South Hadley will move with this election cycle from the Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester District represented by State Sen. Jo Comerford to the Hampden Hampshire, and Worcester District currently represented by state Sen. Eric Lesser, who is running for Lt. Governor and will be stepping down.