South Hadley
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Public Schools
The South Hadley School Committee will approve warrants totaling over $2 million, consider a donation to SHHS from the MASS Council on Gaming and Health, evaluate Superintendent Jennifer Voyik, and discuss the budget and a potential town override ballot question.
- Approval of warrants: June 16 $231,809, June 18 biweekly $887,469, June 23 $159,441, July 2 biweekly $852,657
- Donation to SHHS from MASS Council on Gaming and Health
- Superintendent summative evaluation
- Discussion of budget and potential town override ballot question
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent)
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review the Chief's report, which includes a vote on an apparatus floor contract. The meeting also covers potential adjustments to ambulance services and reports from the Treasurer.
- Approval of Ambulance adjustments
- Apparatus floor contract discussion and vote
Historical District Study Committee
The committee will review progress on the new historic district, including AG approval, map recording, and oversight commission. They will also plan a ribbon-cutting launch event, discussing date, invitations, food, and activities.
- Discussion of progress on new historic district (AG approval, map, oversight commission)
- Planning for ribbon-cutting launch event with date, invitations, food, and games
- Public comment period at 6:05 p.m.
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Sign discussion for the district
Hampshire County Retirement Board
The board will review and approve various retirement benefit applications, payments to beneficiaries, and new member acceptances. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a specific accidental disability application.
- Review of Accidental Disability Retirement Application for Robert Reinke
- Approval of retirement benefit applications and payments
- Review of investment and financial status reports
- Discussion with Gerald McDonough of the Law Offices of Thomas Gibson
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to consider a request from the Town of South Hadley to manage vegetation in a resource area. The primary focus is the removal of invasive Phragmites australis from two wetland locations.
- Request for Determination for vegetation management at 315 Amherst Rd (Map 58, Parcel 96)
Fire District 2
The Prudential Committee will review warrants and conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer position, followed by discussion. Votes may be taken on these items.
- Review of warrants per Municipal Modernization Act
- Interviews for Clerk/Treasurer position
- Discussion after interviews
Elementary School Project Building Committee
The Communications Subcommittee of the Elementary School Building Project will discuss summer 2026 community outreach events, including staffing for Kids Concerts and Fireworks setup. They will also review communications materials such as a one-pager, display boards with design option #8, tri-fold pamphlets, and a tax bill insert. The meeting includes planning for social media, video content, and website updates.
- Approval of meeting minutes from 06/11/2026
- Summer 2026 community outreach events: Kids Concerts on July 1, 8, 15, 24 and Fireworks setup on July 3
- Communications materials: one-pager, display boards with design option #8, tri-fold pamphlets with updated timeline and rendering
- Tax bill insert for Q3/fall
- Video content: discuss script for Dan Pease tour video and targeted areas for additional filming
Electric Light Department
The South Hadley Electric Light Department Board will hear the 2025 audited financial statements and discuss March 2026 financials. They will consider financing for a new building, off-peak/time-of-use rates, and a battery storage update. The manager will report on outages and the Fiberspring update.
- 2025 audited financial statements report
- New building financing discussion
- Off-peak rates/time-of-use proposal
- Battery storage update
- Fiberspring update
Human Rights Commission
The South Hadley Human Rights Commission will reorganize by electing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. They will also discuss a community needs assessment based on a previous meeting's presentation and notes. Other topics include an intern position, compiling resources into a live webpage, and drafting an awareness programming calendar.
- Reorganization: election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
- Community Needs Assessment discussion
- Intern possibility and priorities
- Resources compilation: live webpage
- Awareness programming calendar draft
Elementary School Project Building Committee
The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee will receive a project update, including the status of the MSBA's approval of the preferred schematic solution. The committee may also approve minutes and discuss subcommittee reports on invoices and communications. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.
- MSBA PSR Approval Board Meeting scheduled for June 24 or 25, 2026, to decide on preferred school solution
- Project cost range estimated between $80 million and $120 million
- Invoice Subcommittee authorized to approve invoices up to $75,000
- Next virtual meetings set for July 8, August 12 & 26, and September 2026
- Community forums held on December 11, 2025, February 5, 2026, and June 9, 2026
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission subcommittee will review minutes and continue planning for the August 8, 2026 South Hadley Pollinator Garden Tour. This is a working meeting, not a regular business meeting.
- Continued planning for August 8 Pollinator Garden Tour
Affordable Housing Trust
The board will review the status of a Mass Housing Partnership Mini-Boost Grant. They will also discuss communications with the MPIC and address a vacancy for a member who lives in affordable housing.
- Mass Housing Partnership Mini-Boost Grant status update
- Open membership seat for resident of affordable housing
- MPIC communication discussion
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on an illuminated sign request for Diamond Automotive, a special permit modification for a multi-family development at 37 Lyman St, and an extension for adult entertainment use at Anthony's Dance Club. They will also discuss zoning bylaw amendments related to agricultural uses and consider a performance guarantee release for Mountainbrook Subdivision.
- Illuminated pole sign for Diamond Automotive at 180 Willimansett St
- Special permit modification for multi-family residential at 37 Lyman St
- Special permit extension for adult entertainment at Anthony's Dance Club, 500 New Ludlow Rd
- Release of performance guarantee for Mountainbrook Subdivision
- Discussion on zoning bylaw amendments for agricultural uses
Fire District 2
The committee will conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer role and hold discussions regarding the position. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming warrants.
- Interviews for Clerk/Treasurer Position
Fire District 2
The Water Commissioners and Prudential Committee of South Hadley Fire District No. 2 will hold a regular monthly meeting to conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer position.
- Conduct interviews for Clerk/Treasurer position for Fire District No. 2
Public Schools
The School Committee will vote on approving three warrants totaling $1,281,453.12 from June 2026. They will also vote on a second reading of Policy JKAA and reconsider a position title for Dean of Students. A presentation on mental health initiatives data will be given.
- Approve warrants: June 2 warrant $269,156.61, June 4 biweekly payroll $865,928.07, June 9 warrant $146,368.44
- Vote on second reading of Policy JKAA
- Vote on reconsidering Dean of Students position title
- Presentation on mental health initiatives data
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy (Units A, C, D, E)
Conservation Commission
This is a subcommittee meeting of the Conservation Commission to review minutes and plan the South Hadley Pollinator Garden Tour scheduled for August 8, 2026. No other substantive business is discussed.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Planning for the August 8, 2026 Pollinator Garden Tour
The commission discussed organizing a self-guided pollinator garden tour for August 8, 2026. No formal votes or approvals were taken. The administrator will consult town counsel on liability waivers and potentially seek student help for maps and brochures.
- No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was planning and discussion only.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet virtually to review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for a specific property. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive an administrator's report on current projects and violations.
- Certificate of Compliance #288-173 for 58 San Souci Drive (Lot 79)
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission on Disabilities will review minutes, discuss an AI assistant, and share updates on aging in place and accessibility compliance. The meeting includes announcements for upcoming trainings and events.
- Review and approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 and May 20, 2026
- Discussion of an AI assistant
- Aging in Place Health and Wellness Fair at the Senior Center
- Community Access Monitor (CAM) trainings in August, October, and November
- Municipal ADA Improvement Grant closed June 12, 2026
Selectboard
The Selectboard will conduct a public hearing regarding the transfer of an alcoholic beverages club license for Mount Holyoke College. Members will also discuss a budget override ballot question and conduct tri-annual board appointments.
- Public hearing: Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Trustees of Mount Holyoke College
- One-day beer and wine licenses for Kendall Athletic Center and Buttery Brook Park
- Discussion on budget override ballot question and public input
- Tri-annual appointments for Historical Commission, MPIC, and Bylaw Review
- Review of town charter and Town Administrator performance
Redevelopment Authority
The South Hadley Redevelopment Authority will review its redevelopment fund regulations and receive a treasurer’s report. The meeting also covers status updates on the Main Street reconstruction, a brownfield assessment at 0 West Main Street, and the 27 Bardwell Street condominium project. The agenda is largely administrative, with no public hearings or binding votes scheduled.
- Review of redevelopment fund regulations
- Status update on Main Street reconstruction
- Brownfield assessment update for 0 West Main Street
- Progress report on 27 Bardwell Street condominiums
Fire District 2
The Water Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 will meet to consider a proposal from District 1 for billing services, review a drought update, and discuss a customer abatement request. They will also address an update on Tank Road MHC and conduct interviews starting at 6:00 P.M. Routine items include approval of minutes and review of warrants and balances.
- Proposal from District 1 for billing
- Customer abatement request
- Drought update
- Tank Road MHC update
- Interviews starting at 6:00 P.M.
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council will review the final draft of a community survey and plan its distribution. Members will also continue discussions regarding the use of $2,000 previously committed to MASH for local arts education.
- Review of community survey questions
- Discussion of $2,000 allocation for MASH arts education
- Human Rights Committee vacancy
Board of Health
The Hampshire Public Health Preparedness Coalition will meet virtually to discuss its fiscal year 2027 budget and work plan, along with updates on ongoing regional projects and training exercises. The meeting is open to the public.
- FY27 Budget & Work Plan review
- Ongoing and upcoming regional projects
- Programmatic, training, and exercise updates
Historical Commission
The South Hadley Historical Commission will meet with representatives of the Master Plan Implementation Committee. They will also review events for the U.S. Semiquincentennial and discuss the Old Firehouse Museum Local Historic District. Other items include a grant update, a telecommunications facility proposal at Mount Holyoke College, and a request from the Gaylord Library.
- Meeting with Master Plan Implementation Committee
- 250th anniversary events at Evergreen and Village Cemeteries
- Old Firehouse Museum Local Historic District discussion
- Comment on proposed telecommunications facility at Mount Holyoke College
- Request from Marie Rohan on behalf of Gaylord Library
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss infrastructure updates for the Alvord St. tank and West Parkview Dr. water main. The board will also consider a vote on insurance bids and a reserve fund transfer for health insurance.
- Insurance bid results and potential vote
- Reserve Fund Transfer vote for Health Insurance
- Alvord St. Tank update
- West Parkview Dr. water main update
- Cybersecurity grant update
Elementary School Project Building Committee
This subcommittee is responsible for approving invoices up to $75,000 for the elementary school project. At this meeting, they will review a budget tracking overview and consider approval of invoices. They will also set future meeting dates and hear public comment.
- Review budget tracking overview
- Approve invoices for elementary school project (up to $75,000 each)
- Set meeting schedule for next 24 months
- Open comment period
Elementary School Project Building Committee
The committee will discuss the current status of the elementary school building project and receive reports from the invoice, communications, and support subcommittees. The meeting also includes scheduling for summer and fall sessions.
- Project cost estimates range from $80 million to $120 million
- Review of project updates for Mosier Elementary School
- Reports from the Invoice Subcommittee (authorized for invoices up to $75,000)
- Discussion of upcoming MSBA board meeting on June 24/25, 2026
- Planning for a Special Town Vote in Winter 2027