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Hadley School Committee Votes to Ban Cell Phone Use at Hopkins Academy

Hadley School Committee bans personal cell phones at Hopkins Academy during the school day. The committee voted unanimously Monday to require students to store phones in backpacks from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., aligning the high school with the stricter policy already in place at the middle school.

Hadley Finance Committee Seeks Role in September Hotel Zoning Talks

Hadley Finance Committee flags declining rooms-tax revenue and demands zoning enforcement as Route 9 hotels shift uses.

Hadley Board of Health Unanimously Warns Walton Excavating Over Septic Permit Violations

Hadley Board of Health issues unanimous warning to Walton Excavating over a septic system installed out of conformance with permitted plans at 94 Hockanum Road.

Hadley Library Board Approves $23,005 in Roof and Door Repairs

Hadley Library trustees approved $23,005 in building repairs at their August 12 meeting.

Hadley Conservation Commission Issues Compliance Certificate, Continues Coffee Shop Review

Hadley Conservation Commission continues review of drive-through coffee shop proposed entirely within a riverfront area.

Hadley Council on Aging Hosts Interactive Silent Film History Program for Seniors

Hadley Council on Aging hosts an afternoon of silent film history and live audience participation.

Hadley Select Board and Finance Committee back $2.3 million tax override for FY27

Hadley boards back roughly $2.3 million tax override to close a yawning FY27 budget gap.

Hadley Finance Committee Backs Single Override Question Covering Fire, General Town Costs

Hadley Finance Committee signals support for a single $2 million override question to address a structural budget shortfall.

Hadley Finance Committee Eyes $1.9 Million Override to Sustain Current Town Services

Hadley Finance Committee begins planning a $1.9 million operational override to sustain current town services.

Hadley Conservation Commission Approves Mechanical Harvester for Lake Warner Invasive Removal

Hadley Conservation Commission approves mechanical harvester for invasive water chestnut removal at Lake Warner and continues a drive-through coffee shop hearing to August.

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