South Hadley
Massachusetts
Town Of South Hadley
1675 - 1719 Hadley Residents requested and received from the town individual grants of land south of Mt Holyoke. Permission was granted for lumbering and operating sawmills in preparation for building. Fishing, hunting, pasturing had long been carried on there by Hadley men.
1720 Certain sections of this land were laid out by vote of the Town of Hadley for which the pioneers-to-be drew shares according to their rateable property.
1725 Settlement was begun, chiefly by younger men, women and their families. Actual settling had been delayed by Indian depredations in the region.
1732 This settlement became the "South Precinct of Hadley", with limited self-government, on condition that it settle "a learned and orthodox minister" in two years.
1976 Old Firehouse Museum dedicated on July 4th.
1990 Town Meeting voted to have 5 selectmen.
1992 Town Meeting voted approval for renovation of old bank site on Bridge Street for new police station.
1997 Town acquiring from James River Corp. 244 acres of land for future development of recreation and conservation.
Recent News
Town Of South Hadley - Consider a run for town office
Residents considering a run for South Hadley elected office have until this Thursday - Feb. 16 - to pull nomination papers at town hall. Incumbents running again do not preclude other candidates from running for the same seat. Seats for…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley Nomination Papers For Elected Offices Available Until February 16, 2023
Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk's Office (116 Main St, South Hadley, MA 01075) for several elected positions. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thursday, February 16, 2023. The Annual Town Election will take place on…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News - The Annual Town Census has been Mailed!
The Annual Town Census has been mailed! The Annual Town Census has been mailed! Please be sure to return your census in a timely manner, even if your household has NO changes. Returning your census form in a timely manner ensures your voter…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News - Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears CDC has issued an advisory about infections from a drug resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with the use of artificial tears. CDC lab…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News The Nature Of Oaks With Doug Tallamy
The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy Evenings With Experts - offered by Grow Native Massachusetts A Free Public Lecture Series - Register and learn more here. Wednesday, February 1 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | online webinar presentation Scary…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley : Landowners Invited To Land Protection Webinars
Join Masswoods, a UMass Amherst Extension, for a free six-part webinar series for landowners interested in planning the future of their land. This webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a plan to…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News : Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Holyokeand Chicopee
A series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be hosted in Chicopee and Holyoke. $75 dollar gift cards will be offered to participants while supplies last. Please refer to the document below for additional information regarding times and…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News - Boards and Committees Need South Hadley Volunteers; Consider Applying to Join One!
Membership opportunities are available on South Hadley boards and committees. Consider serving South Hadley by joining one! The Selectboard is seeking residents with diverse interests and abilities to apply for these available positions. There are…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News : Notch Visitor Center Winter Programs
The Notch Visitor Center will be open Thursday through Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm until mid-March. The Visitor Center in the Mount Holyoke Range State Park features park orientation information, maps, exhibits on local wildlife and geology, restrooms,…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley - Nomination Papers for Town Offices Now Available
Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk's Office (116 Main St, South Hadley, MA 01075) for several elected positions. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thursday, February 16, 2023. The Annual Town Election will take place on…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News - 2023 Trash Calendars Available Online, At The Library And COA
2023 trash calendars available online, at the library and COA Printed 2023 trash calendars are available at the South Hadley Public Library, South Hadley Council on Aging, town hall, White Wing, and the DPW. The calendar was also published in…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News Deadline To Complete Housing Survey Extended To Jan.6; Offer Your Input Below
Do you, your family, or your friends face challenges with housing in South Hadley? Do you want to help shape housing in your community? Do you want housing that can serve all our needs? The Town of South Hadley asks for your help to plan for a…
Read More »Town Of South Hadley News : Potential Risks from Recent Discharge into Connecticut River
The Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility has recorded that precipitation within the last four hours has resulted in combined sewer overflow discharges from the city of Holyoke's sewage collection system to the Connecticut River. These discharges…
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