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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.

South Hadley Falls Canal Area History Walk and Van Tour on May 8

Posted on April 28, 2024 by admin

The earliest navigable canal in the U.S. was located in South Hadley. Completed in 1795, the canal used an innovative ‘inclined plane‘ to raise boats over the 53-foot drop at Great Falls, which blocked boat transport north on the Connecticut … Continue reading →

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April 20 Bottle & Can Drive at SHHS for Buttery Brook Park

Posted on April 16, 2024 by admin

Earth Day Redeemable Bottle and Can Drive Saturday, April 20, 2024–Drop off from 9:00am to 12:00pmSouth Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley Plan to clean out those bottles and cans and bring them to the parking lot at … Continue reading →

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Planning for Climate Change Events and Survey

Posted on April 7, 2024 by admin

The Town of South Hadley is hosting a series of events to better understand how the changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting people’s lives. We are very interested in hearing from families with school age children, senior citizens, and people … Continue reading →

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Gaylord Library Spring Wine Down on April 12

Posted on April 7, 2024 by admin

Join neighbors and friends in celebrating spring at the Gaylord Library’s next Wine Down gathering! Spring Wine DownFriday, April 12, 20245:30 to 7:00pmHosted by Marjie Marcotte and Donna Van Handle Meet new people, mingle in the historic library rotunda, and … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Trek and Talk on Vernal Pools

Posted on April 7, 2024 by admin

Earth Day Vernal Pools Trek at Bynan Conservation AreaSATURDAY, April 20, 2024 at 2:00pm Bynan Conservation Area, New Ludlow Road, South HadleyGuided by wildlife biologist Brad Timm and Conservation administrator Rebekah CornellMeet at 12:45pm at the New Ludlow Road Trailhead (dirt … Continue reading →

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Gaylord Wine Down on March 8

Posted on March 8, 2024 by admin

Gaylord Library’s Wine Down fundraisers, have returned on a regular basis. These casual, second Friday gatherings are a wonderful way to meet new people and catch up with friends and neighbors. Everyone (21+) is welcome and newcomers will always find … Continue reading →

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KYT Annual Legislative Evening on March 8

Posted on March 8, 2024 by admin

Know Your Town’s Annual Legislative Evening will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the home of Michael and Joan Rosner. Know Your Town members and friends are invited for a fireside discussion with Rep. Dan Carey … Continue reading →

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2024 South Hadley Public Library Membership Drive

Posted on March 7, 2024 by admin

It’s time to join the Friends of the South Hadley Public Library or renew your membership for 2024! Please visit the Membership Drive page to learn more and update your membership online, or use the form below to forward your … Continue reading →

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Town Review Committee forum February 29, 2024

Posted on February 27, 2024 by admin

Know Your Town will host a free, public event with the Town Meeting Review Committee, which was formed after the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Light refreshments will be served. The event will also be broadcast live on Cable Channel … Continue reading →

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March 8 Wine Down at Gaylord Library

Posted on February 27, 2024 by admin

Join neighbors and friends at the Gaylord Memorial Library for the next Wine Down gathering on Friday, March 8,2024. Meet new people, mingle in the historic library rotunda, and enjoy each month’s theme, wine, beverages, and light refreshments. Everyone over … Continue reading →

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