The Villages of the Shadowbrook Estate Condominums

A recording of the recent forum can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/745965069
Candidate information: http://www.knowyourtown.org/election-info/meet-the-candidates

Know Your Town (KYT), a local community group, will present an online forum for State Senate candidates at 7:00pm on Monday, August 29, 2022 via Zoom. The two candidates in the Democratic Primary, Sydney Levin Epstein of Longmeadow and Rep. Jake Oliveira of Ludlow, will participate. The State Senate candidate in the Republican primary, William Johnson of Granby, is unopposed and has declined the invitation to participate. 

Know Your Town member Joan Rosner will open and close the forum, and Ira Brezinsky will serve as the moderator. Candidates will have four minutes to present opening statements. Attendees will then be able to ask questions of the candidates by typing them into the Chat feature. Special thanks to shctv.com for event simulcasting and providing a recording for later viewing. 

Please plan to attend this forum to learn more about those who are seeking to represent South Hadley and in the State Senate! To request a meeting link, email Martha Terry at: mterry@knowyourtown.org

As a result of redistricting enacted in November 2021, new Congressional, Senate, Council, and House districts in Massachusetts become effective for the 2022 election cycle. South Hadley will move from the Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester Senate District represented by state Sen. Jo Comerford to become part of the Hamden, Hampshire, and Worcester State Senate District currently represented by state Sen. Eric Lesser, who is running for Lt. Governor and leaving his state senate seat. For more about South Hadley voting districts and communities in our new State Senate district, see: https://www.southhadley.org/401/Voter-Information (scroll to the last paragraph).

The state Primary Election is Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and winners will face off in the general State Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Polls for both elections will be open from 7am to 8pm, and all South Hadley precincts vote at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street. 

For more information about KYT, visit: https://www.knowyourtown.org

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Visit http://www.VoteInMA.com for details about mail-in voting and complete information about Elections and Voting in Massachusetts.

As a result of redistricting following the 2020 census South Hadley’s State Senate District will change with this election cycle, and the town will leave the Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester State Senate District to become part of the First Hampden and Hampshire District. That district includes Belchertown, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Palmer, South Hadley, Warren, Wilbraham, and parts of Chicopee and Springfield. South Hadley will remain in the First Congressional District and the Second Hampshire State Representative District. 

Tuesday, September 6 is Primary Election Day, and polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm for in-person voting. All precincts vote at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street (Route 116).

Voters in the Democratic and Republican primaries will select candidates to run in the State Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Offices on the ballot include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Representative in Congress, Governor’s Councilor, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, and Sheriff. To select and view sample primary “ballots” for South Hadley that list the candidates in each primary, go to: www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com.

Voting by Mail with no excuse required is now available in all elections to Massachusetts voters, who may apply for a ballot to vote early by mail. The ballot will come with an instruction sheet, a brown envelope to sign and place the completed ballot in, and a postage-paid, pre-addressed white return envelope. Ballots can be returned by mail (be sure there is enough time for delivery), in person to the Town Clerk’s office at South Hadley Town Hall during office hours or any early voting site in South Hadley, or in the secured ballot drop box behind the South Hadley Police station. Ballots must reach the local election office by 8pm on election day to be counted, even if they are postmarked on or before that date. You can track your ballot at: www.TrackMyBallotMA.com.

Saturday, August 27 is the deadline to register to vote in the September 6, 2022 Primary Election. To check or update your registration online or register to vote, visit: www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. 

Monday, August 29 at 5:00pm is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the primary. If you are not registered with a party, your application form must indicate which party’s ballot you wish to receive. Those who are unenrolled (or ‘independent’) may vote in the party primary of their choice, and choosing a party ballot will not change your registration. 

Monday, August 29 at 5:00pm is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the primary. If you are not registered with a party, your application form must indicate which party’s ballot you wish to receive. Those who are unenrolled (or ‘independent’) may vote in the party primary of their choice, and choosing a party ballot will not change your registration. 

Visit www.VoteInMA.com for application forms and complete information about Elections and Voting in Massachusetts. For details about voting in South Hadley, see: www.southhadley.org/620/Elections. The Town Clerk’s office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, and the phone is 413-538-5030 x6183. 

Nets at the new pickle ball courts at Buttery Brook Park were installed on Tuesday, July 26 and the courts are open for play! We look forward to seeing you! Buttery Brook Park is located at 123 Willimansett Street (Rt. 33) in South Hadley, MA.

Ribbon Cutting and Learn-to-Play Clinic August 8 at 1:00pm
August 8th is National Pickleball Day. Please join us at the Buttery Brook Park Pickleball courts where we will have our ribbon cutting and a learn-to-play-clinic. The ribbon cutting will be held on Aug 8 at 1pm followed immediately by a learn-to-play-clinic. All ages are welcome to come and learn to play Pickleball. Paddles will be available for use for anyone who needs one. More learn-to-play-clinics are planned for September.

For more information about pickleball and upcoming events at our new courts, visit South Hadley Pickleball on Facebook.

Upcoming free programs for adults, children and youth include the following (for more options, see the Library’s Event Calendar link below):

The Art & Science of the Connecticut River
Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 (in-person at the Main Library)
Learn about the diversity and ecosystem of our largest natural resource in Western Massachusetts through iconic paintings and images of the Connecticut River.

Adult Take Home Craft: Faux Scrimshaw
Wednesday, July 13
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3y1W4or or at shadleylib.org and click on events. All materials are provided.

The Science of Astro-Meteorology with Joe Rao
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 (Main Library Online Event via Zoom)
Register at: https://bit.ly/3tp5clN or at shadleylib.org and click on events.
Can we trust forecasts like those in Old Farmer’s Almanac? Do planetary movements control our climate? Come learn how the changing aspects of the Sun and Moon have an influence on our ever-changing weather.

Local Edible Mushrooms and Poisonous Look-a-likes
Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 (in-person at the Main Library)
Learn to distinguish between edible mushrooms that are safe to eat and their poisonous twins.

French for Families
Mondays–July 11, 18 and 25 at 6:00pm (in-person at the Main Library)
Bonjour! Families with children ages 8 through 12 (and older is fine) are welcome to join us for a three part series of introductory French with Bilingual Specialist Jan Lamberg. Learn basic greetings, numbers, colors, seasons, animals, and more. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling the library or stopping in to sign up.  

LIVE! Reptiles and Amphibians with Riverside Reptiles Education Center
Friday, July 29 at 10:30 (in-person at the Gaylord Library)
Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet LIVE animals from these two similar, yet different groups. Learn about their natural history and the importance of their conservation. This program is being presented by the Riverside Reptiles Education Center. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Sign up for Reptiles and Amphibians

Virtual Sit and Stitch with Ina Forman
Thursday, July 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 (Gaylord Library online event)
Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice – quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc., and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home. Ina Forman creates quilts for warmth and art, along with fiber pieces for fashion and the eye. Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people. Register here.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Adult Summer Program–just check out library items to participate! Win instant prizes or enter to win a Second Chance Drawing to win a Free Camping Rental from EMS, a $50 Gas Card, or a $50 gift certificate from the Odyssey bookstore. There is also adult Book Bingo to win free metal bookmarks.

South Hadley Public Library EVENT CALENDAR
Main Library: 2 Canal Street, South Hadley | 413.538.5045 | https://www.shadleylib.org
Gaylord Library: 47 College Street, South Hadley | 413.538.5047 | https://gaylordlibrary.org

The South Hadley Cultural Council is hosting a Zoom meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 for everyone interested in learning about a 10-day, town-wide Celebration of Arts and Cultural being planned for Spring 2023. Funding for the event will come, in part, from the American Rescue Act. The Zoom link for the meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89764449007pwd=mwYpvLlf4jw0j_eWsKJMe7woAS0T5K.1

Meeting attendees will learn about the planning, support, implementation, logistics, and individual and organizational participation necessary for the event, which is designed to highlight both local and regional talent in the disciplines of music, dance, visual arts, and more. Organizers are also seeking to create opportunities for partnerships with local businesses to host events, performances, and activities. Partnerships like these will significantly increase economic patronage during and following the celebration and raise awareness beyond South Hadley of what the town has to offer.

The Cultural Council encourages interested residents, performers, artists, and members of the business community to attend this virtual meeting, and everyone is welcome. There are many ways to support and participate in this exciting event, including:

• A Steering Committee that will lead the way in continuing the event planning already in progress
• A Celebration Committee to manage the details and logistics of this important event during the celebration itself
• Performers and artists
• Business patrons

The Planning Board will host a public hearing to discuss findings in the final report of the Rts. 202/33 Corridor Study at 6:30pm on Monday, July 25, 2022 via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84438382627?pwd=d09abVNMdjRyUDg3UjQ1Nk8rR09BQT09

A PDF of the January 2022 Final Report and other materials is available at: https://www.southhadley.org/294/Planning-Documents

Shadowbrook Estate is located within the South Hadley study area, which focuses on Route 33 from the Chicopee town line through the intersection with Route 202 and then on to the Granby town line, was done in conjunction with those adjacent communities. While this area includes destinations such as Buttery Brook Park and the South Hadley Square (Big Y) Shopping plaza within walking distances of neighborhoods, non-vehicular access is poor and the corridor isn’t linked to regional bike trails and paths. Sidewalks vary in quality and location, there is no public transportation, and most of the traffic on workdays originates outside of South Hadley. New zoning for mixed use, village-center style development could help to increase the corridor’s economic vibrancy and accommodate some of our community’s need for different types of housing.

For more details, see the Page 1 story in the July 8, 2022 Town Reminder:
https://www.townreminder.turley.com/tr-archives/TRM070822.pdf