South Hadley
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Public Schools
The South Hadley School Committee will approve warrants totaling over $2 million, consider a donation to SHHS from the MASS Council on Gaming and Health, evaluate Superintendent Jennifer Voyik, and discuss the budget and a potential town override ballot question.
- Approval of warrants: June 16 $231,809, June 18 biweekly $887,469, June 23 $159,441, July 2 biweekly $852,657
- Donation to SHHS from MASS Council on Gaming and Health
- Superintendent summative evaluation
- Discussion of budget and potential town override ballot question
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent)
Fire District 1
The Prudential Committee will review the Chief's report, which includes a vote on an apparatus floor contract. The meeting also covers potential adjustments to ambulance services and reports from the Treasurer.
- Approval of Ambulance adjustments
- Apparatus floor contract discussion and vote
Historical District Study Committee
The committee will review progress on the new historic district, including AG approval, map recording, and oversight commission. They will also plan a ribbon-cutting launch event, discussing date, invitations, food, and activities.
- Discussion of progress on new historic district (AG approval, map, oversight commission)
- Planning for ribbon-cutting launch event with date, invitations, food, and games
- Public comment period at 6:05 p.m.
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Sign discussion for the district
Hampshire County Retirement Board
The board will review and approve various retirement benefit applications, payments to beneficiaries, and new member acceptances. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a specific accidental disability application.
- Review of Accidental Disability Retirement Application for Robert Reinke
- Approval of retirement benefit applications and payments
- Review of investment and financial status reports
- Discussion with Gerald McDonough of the Law Offices of Thomas Gibson
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to consider a request from the Town of South Hadley to manage vegetation in a resource area. The primary focus is the removal of invasive Phragmites australis from two wetland locations.
- Request for Determination for vegetation management at 315 Amherst Rd (Map 58, Parcel 96)
Fire District 2
The Prudential Committee will review warrants and conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer position, followed by discussion. Votes may be taken on these items.
- Review of warrants per Municipal Modernization Act
- Interviews for Clerk/Treasurer position
- Discussion after interviews
Elementary School Project Building Committee
The Communications Subcommittee of the Elementary School Building Project will discuss summer 2026 community outreach events, including staffing for Kids Concerts and Fireworks setup. They will also review communications materials such as a one-pager, display boards with design option #8, tri-fold pamphlets, and a tax bill insert. The meeting includes planning for social media, video content, and website updates.
- Approval of meeting minutes from 06/11/2026
- Summer 2026 community outreach events: Kids Concerts on July 1, 8, 15, 24 and Fireworks setup on July 3
- Communications materials: one-pager, display boards with design option #8, tri-fold pamphlets with updated timeline and rendering
- Tax bill insert for Q3/fall
- Video content: discuss script for Dan Pease tour video and targeted areas for additional filming
Electric Light Department
The South Hadley Electric Light Department Board will hear the 2025 audited financial statements and discuss March 2026 financials. They will consider financing for a new building, off-peak/time-of-use rates, and a battery storage update. The manager will report on outages and the Fiberspring update.
- 2025 audited financial statements report
- New building financing discussion
- Off-peak rates/time-of-use proposal
- Battery storage update
- Fiberspring update
Human Rights Commission
The South Hadley Human Rights Commission will reorganize by electing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. They will also discuss a community needs assessment based on a previous meeting's presentation and notes. Other topics include an intern position, compiling resources into a live webpage, and drafting an awareness programming calendar.
- Reorganization: election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
- Community Needs Assessment discussion
- Intern possibility and priorities
- Resources compilation: live webpage
- Awareness programming calendar draft
Elementary School Project Building Committee
The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee will receive a project update, including the status of the MSBA's approval of the preferred schematic solution. The committee may also approve minutes and discuss subcommittee reports on invoices and communications. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.
- MSBA PSR Approval Board Meeting scheduled for June 24 or 25, 2026, to decide on preferred school solution
- Project cost range estimated between $80 million and $120 million
- Invoice Subcommittee authorized to approve invoices up to $75,000
- Next virtual meetings set for July 8, August 12 & 26, and September 2026
- Community forums held on December 11, 2025, February 5, 2026, and June 9, 2026
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission subcommittee will review minutes and continue planning for the August 8, 2026 South Hadley Pollinator Garden Tour. This is a working meeting, not a regular business meeting.
- Continued planning for August 8 Pollinator Garden Tour
Affordable Housing Trust
The board will review the status of a Mass Housing Partnership Mini-Boost Grant. They will also discuss communications with the MPIC and address a vacancy for a member who lives in affordable housing.
- Mass Housing Partnership Mini-Boost Grant status update
- Open membership seat for resident of affordable housing
- MPIC communication discussion
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on an illuminated sign request for Diamond Automotive, a special permit modification for a multi-family development at 37 Lyman St, and an extension for adult entertainment use at Anthony's Dance Club. They will also discuss zoning bylaw amendments related to agricultural uses and consider a performance guarantee release for Mountainbrook Subdivision.
- Illuminated pole sign for Diamond Automotive at 180 Willimansett St
- Special permit modification for multi-family residential at 37 Lyman St
- Special permit extension for adult entertainment at Anthony's Dance Club, 500 New Ludlow Rd
- Release of performance guarantee for Mountainbrook Subdivision
- Discussion on zoning bylaw amendments for agricultural uses
Fire District 2
The committee will conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer role and hold discussions regarding the position. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming warrants.
- Interviews for Clerk/Treasurer Position
Fire District 2
The Water Commissioners and Prudential Committee of South Hadley Fire District No. 2 will hold a regular monthly meeting to conduct interviews for the Clerk/Treasurer position.
- Conduct interviews for Clerk/Treasurer position for Fire District No. 2
Public Schools
The School Committee will vote on approving three warrants totaling $1,281,453.12 from June 2026. They will also vote on a second reading of Policy JKAA and reconsider a position title for Dean of Students. A presentation on mental health initiatives data will be given.
- Approve warrants: June 2 warrant $269,156.61, June 4 biweekly payroll $865,928.07, June 9 warrant $146,368.44
- Vote on second reading of Policy JKAA
- Vote on reconsidering Dean of Students position title
- Presentation on mental health initiatives data
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy (Units A, C, D, E)
Conservation Commission
This is a subcommittee meeting of the Conservation Commission to review minutes and plan the South Hadley Pollinator Garden Tour scheduled for August 8, 2026. No other substantive business is discussed.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Planning for the August 8, 2026 Pollinator Garden Tour
The commission discussed organizing a self-guided pollinator garden tour for August 8, 2026. No formal votes or approvals were taken. The administrator will consult town counsel on liability waivers and potentially seek student help for maps and brochures.
- No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was planning and discussion only.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet virtually to review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for a specific property. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive an administrator's report on current projects and violations.
- Certificate of Compliance #288-173 for 58 San Souci Drive (Lot 79)
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission on Disabilities will review minutes, discuss an AI assistant, and share updates on aging in place and accessibility compliance. The meeting includes announcements for upcoming trainings and events.
- Review and approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 and May 20, 2026
- Discussion of an AI assistant
- Aging in Place Health and Wellness Fair at the Senior Center
- Community Access Monitor (CAM) trainings in August, October, and November
- Municipal ADA Improvement Grant closed June 12, 2026