A $36M Proposal and New Taxes. Your Vote Decides.

Before You Vote, Know What You’re Approving

Why This Matters in South Hadley

The question for voters is not whether electricity is important, but whether South Hadley should move forward with a $36.5 million electric headquarters and additional tax overrides without full transparency. Residents are being asked to consider:

A proposed $36.5 million electric headquarters

Separate tax override questions of up to $11 million

Long-term financial commitments tied to these decisions

Before supporting this proposal, it’s critical to understand the full cost, the alternatives, and the risks involved. To protect your household budget, your utility costs, and the future of South Hadley, voters should reject the proposal and vote NO.

It’s not just a project. It’s your money.

This proposal commits South Hadley to a $36.5 million project despite significantly lower cost alternatives.

South Hadley residents will carry that cost for decades.

STOP THIS PROJECT

South Hadley residents will carry that cost for decades.

Your Questions, Answered.

  • The Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at South Hadley High School, 153 Newton Street.

  • Based on average usage, South Hadley residents could see:

    • About $12.50 more per month for 30 years

    • About $15.60 more per month in the first 10 years

    That’s a long term increase that becomes part of your monthly expenses.

  • On the April 14, 2026 ballot, South Hadley voters will:

    1. Elect candidates for local offices including Selectboard, School Committee, Municipal Light Board, and other town positions.

    2. Vote on two tax override questions:

      • Question 1A: Additional $9,000,000 for municipal government and public schools

      • Question 1B: Additional $11,000,000 for municipal government and public schools
        Note: If both pass, the higher dollar amount prevails.

    3. Vote on a non-binding question regarding the proposed new electric headquarters facility:

      • This vote does not directly approve construction but indicates voter support for the proposal.

  • A NO vote opposes the proposal and helps prevent the project from advancing.

  • To stop the proposed electric headquarters from moving forward, vote NO on the non-binding question.

  • The estimated cost is approximately $36.5 million, financed over 30 years.

    Which South Hadley residents would pay for.