Government · Select Board
Hadley Select Board Elects Parsons Chair, Joins Statewide Water Mutual Aid Network
Hadley Select Board reorganizes under new chair Amy Parsons after Tuesday's elections, which also seated new member Jason Kostick.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Board of Assessors
Assessors vote to enter session on appeals
Hadley assessors reviewed new state land values and voted to go into closed session over tax appeals. The board walked through fiscal 2027 state-mandated land values, including a rise in Christmas tree land value from $88 to $121, and cropland values set at $1,952 per acre.
Government · Planning Board
Hadley Planning Board Approves Four Signs and ANR Plan, Debates Over-55 Affordability Rule
Hadley Planning Board approves four applications and debates whether its 15 percent affordable-housing requirement is blocking over-55 development.
Government · Library
Hadley Library Trustees Explore Northampton Fundraising Model, Flag LEED Stall
Hadley Library trustees discussed a stalled LEED certification and an emerging endowment fundraising effort at their May 19 meeting.
Government · Historical Commission
Historical Commission backs Middle Street barn plan
The Hadley Historical Commission voted unanimously to support restoring a historic barn at 105 Middle Street.
Government · Climate Change Committee
Climate Panel Weighs Solar Rules For New Buildings
Hadley's Climate Change Committee discussed requiring solar power and EV charging in future municipal buildings but took no formal votes.
Government · Board of Health
Hadley Board of Health Approves Naloxone Box, Moves to Fill Nurse Vacancy
Hadley Board of Health unanimously approves naloxone lockbox at Goodwill and clears nurse job posting at May 14 meeting.
Government · Parks and Recreation
Hadley Parks and Recreation Eyes Exit From Roots Soccer League This Fall
Hadley Parks and Recreation Committee weighs leaving Roots soccer league over MISA registration fees and access failures.
Government · Housing Authority
Housing Authority Tables Warrant Reports Over Dispute
Hadley Housing Authority tabled three months of warrant reports Tuesday over a missing Amherst Housing Authority invoice.
Government · Smart Growth Steering Committee
Hadley Panel Reviews Draft 40R Zoning Bylaw
The Hadley Smart Growth Steering Committee reviewed a half-finished 40R zoning bylaw and debated its affordable-housing threshold.
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