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As of Wednesday, April 1, all South Hadley parks, playgrounds and playscapes, hiking trails, playing fields, and other recreational areas are also closed until May 4. Town offices and buildings remain closed in accordance with state emergency orders and guidance on COVID-19, which … Continue reading →

The Town announced that its first confirmed case was identified on Wednesday, March 25 and additional positive cases have been identified as of March 27. Residents are urged to be vigilant with social distancing and hand washing. Recreation Areas remain … Continue reading →

As of March 15, 2020, South Hadley municipal buildings are closed to the public until further notice to comply with the order to socially distance during this COVID-19 outbreak. Residents and town employees are advised to visit the town website’s … Continue reading →

The state of Massachusetts has fact sheets and other information about the new (novel) coronavirus, COVID-19, available on the state website: www.mass.gov/guides/information-on-the-outbreak-of-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19Massachusetts Department of Public Health Daily Case Report: www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-cases-quarantine-and-monitoringAlso, an informative article on social distancing and ‘flattening the curve’ of infections: … Continue reading →

Beginning Sunday, February 23, 2020 drivers in Massachusetts cannot use an electronic device unless it is being used in hands-free mode. The intent of the Hands-Free Law is to help keep the public, including pedestrians and bikers, safe from distracted … Continue reading →

The Town of South Hadley will hold a forum at 10:00am on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Town Hall Auditorium to provide information to help inform citizen understanding of issues and challenges. South Hadley, along with other communities, is facing … Continue reading →

March 26, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday) State of the South Hadley Schools Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street The public is invited. The District will launch a search for a new superintendent later this year, amid a significant funding gap. Some members of … Continue reading →

Canceled—April 9, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday) Growing Green: Dangers of glyphosate weed killer/safe weed control methods Dr. Stephen Franz, research pathobiologist Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street The public is invited. Dr. Stephen Franz will speak about the dangers of glyphosate, … Continue reading →

Canceled—April 2, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday) Movie: ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ (view trailer) Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street The public is invited. A couple are followed through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on … Continue reading →

South Hadley’s annual Bag the Community food drive will be held over Martin Luther King Day weekend to help fill the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Pantry’s shelves. The event is always held over MLK weekend in the spirit of service as the community … Continue reading →