South Hadley public meetings in 2021
46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review the preliminary FY23 budget and a letter from the Granby Select Board. The board will also sign warrants and approve minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting.
- Preliminary FY23 budget
- Letter from Granby Select Board
- Approval of November 18, 2021 minutes
Fire District 1
The South Hadley Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will meet to review departmental reports and discuss telephone accounts. The body will establish a timetable for budget development and review the job description and compensation for Chief Authier. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Professional Firefighters Association.
- Budget development timetable
- Chief Authier job description and compensation
- Union negotiations strategy
- Telephone account discussion
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and the schedule of events. The body will discuss the FY23 budget and address concerns regarding cheerleading. Other agenda items include winter activities and the SHHS Turf Scoreboard.
- Budget FY23
- SHHS Turf Scoreboard
- Cheerleading concerns
- Winter activities
- Pickleball
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss tax classification. Votes may be taken on the tax classification during this meeting.
- Tax Classification Hearing
Fire District 1
The Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will review reports from the Chief, Ambulance, and Clerk/Treasurer. The body will hold an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with the Professional Firefighters Association.
- Telephone account discussion
- Health insurance discussion
- Collective bargaining strategy with SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review inspection reports and leak detection results. The board will also address the holiday schedule and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Alvord St tank cleaning and inspection report
- Industrial Drive safety inspection report
- Leak detection results from Prowler Water
Recreation Commission
The South Hadley Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and the schedule of events. The body will discuss the Recreation Master Plan and pickleball activities.
- Master Plan presentation by Michelle Theroux
- Pickleball discussion with Kim Prough
- SHHS Turf Scoreboard update
- Review of Fall and Winter activities
Golf Commission
The Golf Commission is meeting virtually to introduce members and staff. The body will discuss its role with IGM and plans for moving forward.
- Discussion of role with IGM
Fire District 1
The Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee and Water Commissioners will discuss district board structure and future planning. The meeting includes updates on the T-Mobil account and the appointment of Sullivan Hayes & Quinn Council.
- Clarification of District Board structure
- Future Planning & Development Ideas for the District
- T-Mobil District Account Update
- Appointment of Sullivan Hayes & Quinn Council
- Insurance Benefits with Elected Officials
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and the schedule of events. The body will discuss ongoing items including the SHHS Turf Scoreboard and winter activities, as well as new business regarding team stores and pickleball.
- SHHS Turf Scoreboard
- Winter activities planning
- Pickleball
- Team stores
- Bills payable
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure maintenance and project updates. Key items include a T-Mobile amendment and safety inspections for the Alvord St. Tank.
- T-Mobile Amendment on Alvord St. Tank
- Interior cleaning and Safety inspection of Alvord St. Tank
- Lyman St. Water main project update
- UMS billing system update
- Hydrant flushing
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review reports from the Chief, Ambulance, and Clerk/Treasurer. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with the Professional Firefighters Association.
- T-Mobil presentation for District Account
- Ambulance adjustments
- Collective bargaining strategy with SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review reports from the Chief, Ambulance, and Clerk/Treasurer. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association.
- Chief’s Report
- Ambulance Report and adjustments
- General Council Committee recommendation
- Executive session regarding SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association bargaining
Board of Registrar of Voters
The Board of Registrar of Voters will meet to handle board reorganization and the introduction of Linda Jacobs. The board will also discuss office workloads and training.
- Board Reorganization
- Introduction of Linda Jacobs
- Discussion of office workloads and training
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve warrants and minutes. The agenda includes a discussion regarding cell phones.
- Approval of minutes from 8-12-21
- Cell phone discussion
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review water main updates and recent incidents. The board is also considering a draft cell phone policy and an amendment for the Alvord St. Tank.
- Camden St water main update
- T-Mobile Amendment for Alvord St. Tank
- Draft Cell phone policy
- Coliform incident 7-6-21
- Lightning strike 7-8-21
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and the schedule of events. The body will discuss old business regarding a walking path at the new COA/Woodlawn/Playground and fireworks scheduled for September 4, 2021. New business includes reorganization and E-Sports.
- Walking Path at new COA/Woodlawn/Playground
- Fireworks scheduled for September 4, 2021
- SHHS Turf Scoreboard
- E-Sports
- Reorganization
Fire District 1
The Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will review departmental reports and approve a warrant. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association.
- Juneteenth Holiday Implementation
- Warrant Approval
- Collective bargaining strategy with SH Dist. 1 Professional Firefighters Association
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review insurance bids and an invoice from Sullivan Hayes. The board will also discuss a draft cell phone policy and receive project updates.
- Insurance bids discussion
- Invoice discussion from Sullivan Hayes
- Draft cell phone policy
- Projects update
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review reports from the Chief, Ambulance, and Clerk/Treasurer. The body is scheduled to discuss legal counsel, water salary increases, and warrant approval.
- Discussion of legal council
- Water Salary Increases
- Warrant Approval
- Insurance Discussion
- Juneteenth
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is meeting to review spring activities and plan for upcoming summer and fall programming. The body will also discuss the SHHS turf scoreboard and a walking path project.
- Walking path at new COA/Woodlawn/Playground
- Fireworks scheduled for September 4, 2021
- SHHS Turf Scoreboard
- Summer Concerts and Bike Rodeo
- Fall Sports planning
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to sign warrants and approve minutes from May 5, 2021. The board will enter an executive session to discuss a complaint of rules violations against an employee.
- Approval of May 5, 2021 minutes
- Executive session regarding employee rules violations
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review reports from the Chief, Ambulance, and Clerk/Treasurer. The meeting includes discussions on legal counsel and union negotiations.
- Hazmat payment
- Ambulance adjustments
- Discussion of legal council
- Open discussion for Union Negotiations
Recreation Commission
The meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021, was postponed due to a lack of a quorum.
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review the schedule of events and current bills. The body will discuss summer concerts, programs, and updates to EEA guidance.
- Spring activities and sports regarding COVID
- Walking path at new COA/Woodlawn/Playground
- 2021 Fireworks PPD
- Summer concerts and programs
- EEA Guidance updates
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss a complaint regarding employee rules violations. The agenda also includes board reorganization, office software updates, and an update on Searle Rd.
- Discussion of employee rules violation complaint
- Board member reorganization
- Office software update
- Searle Rd. update
Fire District 1
The Fire District No. 1 will hold an annual meeting to vote on funding for fire and water department operations. The body will decide on salary compensation for elective officers and the appropriation of funds for personnel, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Building improvements and preventative maintenance for the fire station at 144 Newton Street
- Funding for the Fire Department Ladder Truck debt principal and interest
- Appropriations for SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and fire gear replacement
- Funding for water department operations, including the Leaping Wells Watershed Account
- Authorization for the Prudential Committee to apply for and expend state or federal grants
Fire District 1
Residents of Fire District No. 1 will vote at the Fire Station on Newton Street to elect officials for several district offices. The election includes positions for Moderator, Prudential Committee Member, and Water Commissioner.
- Election for one Moderator (one-year term)
- Election for one Prudential Committee Member (three-year term)
- Election for one Water Commissioner (three-year term)
Fire District 1
The South Hadley Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee is meeting to review and approve documents for the upcoming annual meeting and election. The body will also consider the appointment of election staff.
- Approval of Warrant Articles for Annual Meeting
- Approval of Warrant for Annual Election
- Appointment of election staff
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee is meeting to review draft articles for the Annual Meeting and finalize the budget. The body will also discuss the upcoming election on April 13, 2021.
- Finalization of Budget
- Preview of Draft Articles for Annual Meeting
- Discussion of 4/13/2021 Election
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and sign warrants. The board will also discuss software options for the billing system and backflow testing.
- Approval of February 3, 2021 minutes
- Discussion regarding signing of warrants
- Billing system software discussion
- Backflow testing software discussion
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee is meeting to discuss the budget. No other specific agenda items are listed.
- Budget discussion
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee of South Hadley Fire District No. 1 is meeting to discuss the budget and virtual meeting procedures.
- Budget discussion
- Virtual Meeting Discussion
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review the schedule of events and spring sports activities. The body will discuss the BMX track and set a date for fireworks.
- Spring activities, sports, and COVID-19
- Walking path at new COA/Woodlawn/Playground
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Fireworks date setting
- BMX Track
Fire District 1
The Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee is meeting to discuss moving from virtual meetings back to open meetings. This transition would include the implementation of COVID-19 protocols.
- Discussion on transitioning from virtual meetings to open meetings with COVID-19 protocols
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will meet to discuss the budget and confirm agenda items for future meetings. The meeting includes a discussion of the next meeting date.
- Budget discussion
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee is meeting to review reports and the budget. The agenda consists primarily of standing reports and procedural items.
- Budget discussion
- Chief's Report
- Clerk/Treasurer's Report
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss spring activities, sports equipment, and associated fees. The body will also review a grant for a walking path at the new COA, Woodlawn, and Playground.
- Spring activities, sports offerings, and fees
- Coach agreement forms
- Grant for walking path at new COA/Woodlawn/Playground
- Easter Egg Hunt planning for April 3
Fire District 1
The Board will continue discussions regarding the FY22 Budget and review a policy from the Prudential Board. The meeting also includes signing warrants and approving minutes from January 27, 2021.
- FY22 Budget discussion
- Review of policy from Prudential Board
- Approval of January 27, 2021 minutes
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review past minutes and receive reports from the Chief and Clerk/Treasurer. The agenda includes a discussion on ambulance adjustments and a policy presentation scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
- Ambulance Adjustments
- Policy Presentation by Sullivan Hayes and Quinn, Brendan Hughes
Fire District 1
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY22 budget and the employee manual. The board will also review annual report materials and a step raise for Sam Bernash.
- FY22 Budget discussion
- Employee Manual discussion
- Step raise discussion for Sam Bernash
- Annual Report material review
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review several administrative items including monthly reports and fiscal year annual reports. The meeting includes second readings and votes on the Deed Restricted Land Valuation Policy and the Certified Abutters list fee policy.
- Deed Restricted Land Valuation Policy (2nd reading and vote)
- Certified Abutters list fee policy (2nd reading and vote)
- Approval of Fiscal 2021 Personal Exemptions
- Fiscal 2020 annual report
- Executive Session: Discussion/Vote on 1-5 Abatement Applications
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will meet to review reports from the Chief and Clerk/Treasurer. The meeting includes a policy presentation from Sullivan Hayes and Quinn, Brendan Hayes.
- Sullivan Hayes and Quinn, Brendan Hayes Policy Presentation
- Chief’s Report
- Clerk/Treasurer Report
Veterans' District (Defunct)
The board is meeting to review reports and conduct reorganization. The agenda includes standard administrative updates and new business.
- Minutes from previous meeting
- Treasurer’s Report
- Veterans’ Agent Report
- Reorganization
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will meet to discuss the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting also includes a review of past meeting minutes and the scheduling of future meetings.
- FY22 Preliminary Budget Discussion
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss spring activity offerings and a grant for a walking path at the new COA/Woodlawn. The body will also review the FY2020 Annual Town Report and the status of the Master Plan Committee.
- Cancellation of winter sports due to COVID-19
- Grant for walking path at new COA/Woodlawn
- Discussion of spring activities and sports offerings
- Update on Master Plan Committee
- Review of FY2020 Annual Town Report