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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 is affordable housing? Online fall speaker series on 9/20, 10/18, and 11/15/23

Plan to attend three-part online speaker series to explore affordable housing in western Massachusetts. The term “affordable housing” means different things to different people, and often is associated with stereotypes and misperceptions about what it will look like, who will … Continue reading

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9/13/23-South Hadley Affordable Housing Forum

South Hadley residents are invited to attend a Community Forum at 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the South Hadley Senior Center, 45 Dayton Street. This is the third forum to be held as part of a process to … Continue reading

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Gaylord Library Wine Downs are back for fall!

Looking for a fun way to meet new people and connect with old friends? Come to this month’s Wine Down on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5:30-7pm at the Gaylord Library, 47 College Street, South Hadley and mingle in the historic library … Continue reading

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Growing Wild Workshop: Planting for Hummingbirds

On Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m., the South Hadley Conservation Commission is hosting the third in its Growing Wild series at the South Hadley Public Library. Larri Cochran, co-president of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, will be the … Continue reading

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South Hadley Falls Bird Walk

The South Hadley Conservation Commission, in collaboration with the Hampshire Bird Club, is hosting a walk for the public at 8am on Saturday, September 9, 2023 to investigate the birds living, flying and feeding below South Hadley Falls. The group will … Continue reading

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Hideaway Circus: Stars Above at Buttery Brook Park-July 25 and 26

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 4:00pm (tickets required)Tuesday, July 25 at 7:00pm (tickets required)Despite a delayed 8pm start due to rain on Tuesday, the show went on as planned for a good crowd (photo below)! The Hideway Circus-Stars Above northeast … Continue reading

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July 2023 at Buttery Brook Park

South Hadley’s Buttery Brook Park (https://www.southhadley.org/1200/Buttery-Brook-Park) will host a number of special family-friendly activities this month, including an outdoor circus, morning concerts, and the annual big rig day. Ongoing summer events include Friday Cruise Nights and a Wednesday afternoon Farmers … Continue reading

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2023-2024 season tickets for area venues

For lovers of live performance, now is a great time to check out these area venues and their season ticket options for the coming 2023-2024 season. The Majestic Theater in nearby West Springfield, MA has been a regional favorite for … Continue reading

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Take the South Hadley Housing Survey by July 16!

Last summer, our town started a process to update South Hadley’s Housing Production Plan. Since then there have been a series of community engagement activities, including two public forums on housing. The most recent Housing Production Plan forum, on June … Continue reading

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Plan to come to the South Hadley Housing Production Plan Community Forum on June 22!

All residents are invited to come and learn about housing development and constraints in our community. We will discuss draft goals, strategies and opportunities to create much-needed housing for people of all incomes and stages of life. This is the … Continue reading

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