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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.

What’s YOUR vision for South Hadley? Come to a Community Forum in April!

South Hadley Master Plan and Open Space/Recreation Plan Updates The Town of South Hadley is updating its Master Plan and its Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plans will establish a vision for the future of South Hadley and … Continue reading

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Gaylord Library Wine Down on Friday, May 3rd

The Gaylord Memorial Library will hold a monthly Wine Down social gathering on Friday, May 3 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Admission is $7 per person and includes wine and light snacks. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Gaylord and everyone over age … Continue reading

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Candidates Night to be held April 4

Know Your Town will sponsor a Candidates’ Night on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:00pm in the South Hadley Town Hall Auditorium. Celebrity television newscaster Ray Hershel will moderate the program. Candidates for major local offices will give policy statements … Continue reading

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April-May KYT Events

Mark your calendars and plan to attend these KYT events! April 18, 2019 (6:30pm, Thursday)Town Project Updates: New Senior Center | Lesley Hennesey, COA Director South Hadley Public Schools | Nick Young, School Superintendent Leaping Well Nature Trail | Mariann Millard, Bike … Continue reading

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Community Forum 2–April Recap Meetings Set

South Hadley Master Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan Updates For those who were not able to attend the Community Forum on March 27, there is still time to get involved! The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) will be … Continue reading

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Forum 1 Recap Meetings for South Hadley Plans Update Project

South Hadley Master Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan Updates For those who were not able to attend the forum on February 27, there is still time to get involved! The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) will be holding … Continue reading

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Take the South Hadley Survey by February 27!

The Town of South Hadley has prepared a survey in connection with updates to its Open Space & Recreation and Master Plans and the public is asked to participate. The more responses, the better, so please take a few minutes to … Continue reading

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$2,500 John Scibak Community Service Scholarship

The South Hadley Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce a $2,500 scholarship in honor of Massachusetts State Representative John Scibak, who retired recently after sixteen years of service representing South Hadley and the 2nd Hampshire District of Massachusetts. The John Scibak Community … Continue reading

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KYT presents: A Dog Park for South Hadley on Feb. 7

Know Your Town will present “A Dog Park for South Hadley” on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room at the South Hadley Public Library on Canal Street. There are around 2,000 dogs registered in South Hadley. Soon, they will … Continue reading

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Nomination papers for Town office or Town Meeting

Nomination papers for South Hadley’s Annual Town Election on April 9, 2019 may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office at South Hadley Town Hall, 116 Main Street, beginning January 2, 2019. Nomination papers are available for Town Moderator, Selectboard, … Continue reading

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