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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.

2021 Children’s Summer Series at Buttery Brook Park

Posted on June 16, 2021 by bbpkadmin The annual Children’s Summer Series returns to Buttery Brook Park for 2021 on three Wednesday mornings in July. There is a $5 suggested donation per family per concert to help support the South Hadley Family Center.  … Continue reading

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2021 KYT Scholarship Announced

The 2021 Know Your Town annual scholarship in honor of past member/president Anne Battersby has been awarded this year to South Hadley High School student Grady Provost. Grady has demonstrated the ability to challenge and apply himself in rigorous courses. He … Continue reading

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Free Virtual Seminar on Juneteenth

Documenting the Early History of Black Lives in the Connecticut River Valley The Pioneer Valley History Network, the UMass Amherst Public History Program, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Library are pleased to announce a free, half-day virtual seminar on June 19, … Continue reading

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South Hadley Library June 2021 Update

Both the South Hadley Public Library (SHPL) and Gaylord Memorial Library are open for patrons. Hand sanitizer is still available and anyone entering the library who has not been vaccinated or is at risk for illness should wear a face … Continue reading

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Help save Lauzier Farm in South Hadley!

Like the Valley itself, the Town of South Hadley has a long history of agriculture. But our farms are increasingly under threat from development. In 1950, there were nearly 5,000 dairy farms across the Commonwealth, including in South Hadley. Now, … Continue reading

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2021 Summer Concerts on the Town Commons

The Thursday evening Summer Concert Series presented by The South Hadley Recreation Department and the Village Commons is back! The concerts are held at the Town Commons from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Thursdays, starting on July 1 and continuing through … Continue reading

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View KYT Candidates’ Night online

KYT held a virtual Candidates’ Night on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:30pm for candidates for Town office in the April 13 annual election, which was simulcast on Channel 15. The program opened with introductory statements from uncontested candidates for Town office, … Continue reading

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Questions for Town office candidates? Submit yours by March 30!

The community is encouraged submit questions in advance for candidates in contested races for Town office in this year’s Annual Town Election on April 13. No additional questions from the public will be accepted during Candidates’ Night. All questions must … Continue reading

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KYT Virtual Candidates’ Night on April 1, 2021

Know Your Town (KYT) has been working with Channel 15 to host a Virtual Candidates’ Night for the Town’s upcoming April 13 municipal election. The program will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Joan Rosner of … Continue reading

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KYT Candidates Night-April 1, 2021

KYT Candidates’s night will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:30pm. This year’s event for Town Office candidates in the April 13, 2021 annual Town Election will be held online and simulcast on local Channel 15. The program … Continue reading

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