🌱 How close is South Hadley’s library to losing state certification?
South Hadley, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, South Hadley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How close is South Hadley’s library to losing state certification?
- What school programs could disappear after South Hadley’s failed tax vote?
- How did South Hadley baseball fare in its Northbridge doubleheader?
Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Open House - Senior Companion Program and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with partial sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
- Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Future of South Hadley Library at risk following override vote (westernmassnews.com) — South Hadley’s public library is facing deep cuts and possible loss of state certification after voters rejected a budget override last week. Staff hours for up to sixteen positions may be reduced, and key services like interlibrary loans and early childhood programs could be affected. Library leaders plan to seek a state waiver if funding falls below certification levels. 
• South Hadley officials address school budget cuts after vote (wwlp.com) — South Hadley school officials are warning of real cuts to classes, clubs, and sports after voters rejected a property tax increase meant to stabilize the town budget. Students and families voiced concerns at a recent board meeting, while town leaders weigh whether to bring a revised financial plan to another vote at the Select Board’s May 5 meeting.
• H.S. Roundup: Hampshire baseball scores late, eeks out win at Easthampton (gazettenet.com) — South Hadley High’s baseball team had a rough Saturday, dropping a doubleheader to Northbridge by identical 10-0 scores while managing just five hits across both games. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby Hampshire, Amherst, Belchertown, and Granby teams in baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, and ultimate, giving local fans a broad look at how neighboring schools are faring.
📸 Around South Hadley
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Volunteer Open House - Senior Companion Program
516 Chicopee St, Chicopee
2:00 pm
Monday April 27
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Other local events
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Curbside Collection Route 7
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NOTICE OF A DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING – South Hadley Main Street Reconstruction
South Hadley Public Library , 2 Canal St , South Hadley
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MassDOT Public Hearing - Main Street Reconstruction
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Curbside Collection Route 8
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Curbside Collection Route 9
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Franklin County Tech Varsity Softball @ South Hadley
South Hadley High School , 153 Newton St , South Hadley
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Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee Meeting
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Planning Board Public Hearing - Newton Street (460)- 9 Space Parking Lot
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6:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tai Chi
Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union Street , Easthampton
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ECOA Walking Club - The Bike Path
Easthampton, MA Calendar , Tandem - Manahan Bike Path , Easthampton
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Mahjong - National
Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union St , Easthampton
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Dominoes!!!!
Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union St , Easthampton
1:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Easthampton Town
- Guest columnist Gary Midura: Hubris or passivity? The real danger isn't partisan — it's human (gazettenet.com)
- Memorial Ave. project to delay traffic in West Springfield (wwlp.com)
Northampton
- Healthcare workers, veterans protest outside the Northampton VA (wwlp.com)
- Jason Newsted announces first North American headlining tour with The Chophouse Band (95xlive.com)
- Sports Briefs: UMass students conquer Connecticut River Challenge (gazettenet.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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