2021-2022 KYT Programs
- June 15, 2022 (5:00, Thursday)
Know Your Town Annual Meeting
Speakers: Joseph Rodio, South Hadley Public Libraries Director, and
Dr. Carrie Baker, Professor of Women’s & Gender Studies, Smith College
This in-person event is free and open to members and friends, and will be held (weather permitting) outdoors on the Terrace of the South Hadley Senior Center at 45 Dayton Street.
- April 21, 2022 (6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday)
Film Screening and Discussion: ‘The Biggest Little Farm’
This event is free and open to the public and will be held (pending any Covid/health protocols) in the Community Room at South Hadley Public Library on Canal Street.
- April 6, 2022 (6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday–NOTE DATE CHANGE)
KYT Candidates Night
Candidates running for local offices in South Hadley’s annual Town Election on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
This in-person event is free and open to the public and will be held (pending any Covid/health protocols) in the Community Room at South Hadley Public Library on Canal Street.
- March 31, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Conservation and Planning in South Hadley
A virtual forum with Rebekah Cornell, South Hadley Conservation Administrator and Planner
This free online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- March 3, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Lawn and Garden Products: Risks and Options
A virtual forum with Dr. Stephen Frantz, Research Pathobiologist
This online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- February 10, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
South Hadley’s Town Budget and Budgeting Process
A virtual forum with Town Administrator Lisa Wong
This online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- February 3, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Ukraine, Putin, and President Biden
A virtual forum with Dr. Vincent Ferraro,
Professor Emeritus, Mount Holyoke College
This online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- January 27, 2022 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Elections: Election Process in South Hadley, Voting Rights in the USA
A virtual forum with Town Clerk Carlene Hamlin
and former state Senator Stan Rosenberg
This online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- December 2, 2021 (7:00pm, Thursday)
An Evening with our New Town Administrator
A virtual forum with Lisa Wong
This online event will be open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- October 28, 2021 (7:00pm, Thursday)
An Evening with our New Director of Planning and Conservation
A virtual forum with Anne Capra
This online event is open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- October 14, 2021 (7:00pm, Thursday)
The 2020 Census: What it means, and its ramifications
A virtual forum on redistricting with former Sen. Stan Rosenberg
This online event is open to members and friends. Please email Martha Terry to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
- April 1, 2021 (6:30pm, Thursday)
KYT Virtual Candidates’ Night
Joan Rosner of KYT and Dalton Zbierski of Town Reminder, Moderators
This year’s forum for Town Office candidates in the April 13, 2021 annual Town Election will be held online and the public can view the program live on local Channel 15 or on their website at https://shctv15.com/watch-live/.
The community is encouraged to participate in Candidates’ Night by submitting one or two questions in advance for candidates in contested races (Selectboard, School Committee, Board of Health-1 year term, and Municipal Light Board). ALL questions must be submitted by March 30th using the form available at: http://shorturl.at/uAPT7.Click here for additional details about Candidates’ Night.
Click here for information about 2021 candidates for Town office- Candidates’ Night may now be viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/532400687
- March 4, 2021 (6:30pm, Thursday)
A Virtual Evening with State Sen. Jo Comerford and State Rep. Dan Carey
This special annual event for new and returning KYT members will be held online this year.For membership details, see: www.knowyourtown.org
2019-2020 KYT Programs
- October 17, 2019 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Panel Discussion: Steps You Can Take To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Dr. Stephen Franz, Dorothy Caron, Walter Mozgala, Michael Lamontangne, Bruce Forcier, John Howard, Barbara Smith, and Sandy Ward
South Hadley High School Library, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- October 24, 2019 (7:00pm, Thursday)
The Opioid and Vaping Crisis
Northwestern District Atty. David Sullivan, South Hadley Public Heath Director Sharon Hart, and South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gunderson
South Hadley High School Library, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- November 7, 2019 (7:00pm, Thursday)
South Hadley Falls Redevelopment Plan and Local Historic District Update
Presentation by Frank DeToma of the Falls Re-Development Authority
South Hadley High School Library, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- February 7, 2020 (7:00pm, Friday)
An Evening with State Sen. Jo Comerford and State Rep. Dan Carey
Home of Joan and Michael Rosner, South Hadley
KYT members (new members may join at the meeting)
- February 27, 2020 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Candidates Night for the March 3, 2020 Annual Town Election*
Featuring candidates for major Town offices and Fire Districts 1 and 2
Town Hall Auditorium, 116 Main Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- March 26, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday)
Status of the South Hadley Schools
Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street
The public is invited. Meeting video.
- April 2, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday)—CANCELED/COVID-19
Movie: ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ (90 minutes, view trailer)
A couple’s successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm
Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street
The public is invited.
- April 9, 2020 (6:30pm, Thursday)—CANCELED/COVID-19
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.
- KYT Annual Meeting/Banquet—CANCELED/COVID-19
2018-2019 KYT Programs
- August 23, 2018 (7:00pm, Thursday)
KYT Candidates Night; Atty. Jodi Miller, Moderator
Massachusetts Democratic Primary Candidates-Primary Election 9.4.18
State Representative: 2nd Hampshire District
Dan Carey, John Hine, Marie McCourt
State Senate: Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester District
Jo Comerford, Steve Connor, Chelsea Kline, Ryan O’Donnell
South Hadley High School Auditorium, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- October 11, 2018 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Sustainability and Energy: Come and learn about this rejuvenated Town Committee and their plans for the future. Topics to be explored include Solar, options for municipal energy savings, and gas line safety.
South Hadley High School Library, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- October 25, 2018 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Forum on the State Ballot Questions
Town Hall Auditorium, 116 Main Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- November 8, 2018 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Preserving Open Space and Farmland in South Hadley; Options for Landowners
Location TBA
The public is invited.
- December 7, 2018 (6:30-8:30pm, Friday)
Reception for retiring State Rep. John Scibak
Town Hall Auditorium, 116 Main Street, South Hadley
The public is invited. Details.
- February 7, 2019 (6:30pm, Thursday)
A Dog Park for South Hadley
South Hadley Public Library Community Room, 2 Canal Street Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- March 29, 2019 (7:00pm, Friday)
An Evening with State Sen. Jo Comerford and State Rep. Dan Carey
Home of Joan and Michael Rosner, South Hadley
KYT members (new members may join at the meeting).
- April 4, 2019 (7:00pm, Thursday)
Candidates Night for April 9 Annual Town Election | Moderator: Ray Hershel
(Featuring candidates for major Town offices, as well as Fire Districts 1 and 2)
Town Hall Auditorium, 116 Main Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- April 18, 2019 (6:30pm, Thursday)
Town Project Updates: New Senior Center, Schools, Leaping Well Nature Trail
South Hadley High School Library, 153 Newton Street, South Hadley
The public is invited.
- May 30, 2019 (5:30pm Social Hour, 6:15pm Dinner; Thursday)
Annual Meeting and Banquet | Guest Speaker: Police Chief Jennifer Gunderson
Willits Hallowell Center at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley
Members and guests ($); please RSVP by May 25 to Martha Terry