The South Hadley Public Library is pleased to announce expanded services. CURBSIDE PICKUP will now be offered for items available on the shelves of the South Hadley Public Library (SHPL) and the Gaylord Memorial Library To request items for pickup:
Fibersonic Internet and Phone Service
In recent months the South Hadley Electric Light Department (SHELD) began installing infrastructure to deliver new high-speed internet service to provide services to residents at competitive rates. For condominiums, obtaining service begins with asking SHELD to complete a study of
South Hadley outdoor facilities and public buildings closed
All South Hadley parks, playgrounds and playscapes, hiking trails, playing fields, and other recreational areas remain closed until further notice. Town offices and buildings remain closed in accordance with state emergency orders and guidance on COVID-19, which has been extended to May 18, 2020.
COVID-19 Information
The state of Massachusetts has fact sheets and other information about the new (novel) coronavirus, COVID-19, available on the state website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/information-on-the-outbreak-of-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Massachusetts Department of Public Health Daily COVID-19 Dashboard Report and Weekly (on Wednesdays) Cases by City/Town Reports: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-cases-quarantine-and-monitoring. Information
South Hadley COVID-19 Update
The Town announced that its first confirmed case was identified on Wednesday, March 25 and additional positive cases have been identified as of March 27. Residents are urged to be vigilant with social distancing and hand washing. Recreation Areas remain
Bear Sightings
Residents have reported bear sightings in recent months in different sections of our community. The most recent sighting was early Saturday morning, March 7, behind units near Buttery Brook Park in the new section. The South Hadley Police have been
South Hadley Election Results
Election results for the March 3, 2020 South Hadley Town Election and Presidential Primary are now available on the town website at: www.southhadley.org/186/Election-Results Fire/Water District 1 results: www.shdistrict1.org/home/news/election-results-march-3-2020
New Hands-Free law now in effect
As of Sunday, February 23, 2020 drivers in Massachusetts cannot use an electronic device unless it is being used in hands-free mode. Drivers will receive warnings until March 31; starting April 1, police will be ticketing violators. Punishment for violating
2020 U.S. Census
In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census, and residents will be able to respond for their homes online, by phone, or by mail. Census data will determine congressional representation and inform federal
South Hadley Fibersonic 101 Workshop on March 10
A free workshop on South Hadley’s currently-under-construction fiberoptic service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the Community Room at South Hadley Public Library. The event begins at 5:00pm with a meet and greet, followed by a Question and