On May 15, the South Hadley Historic District Study Committee submitted a draft proposal for the establishment of the Old Firehouse Museum Local Historic District.
The proposal was subsequently endorsed by both the South Hadley Planning Board and the Massachusetts Historical Commission. In addition, to date, it has been endorsed by the South Hadley Selectboard, the South Hadley Redevelopment Authority and South Hadley Falls Neighborhood Association.
The South Hadley Historic District Study Committee is giving notice of a public hearing to which the public is invited. It is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Old Firehouse Museum at 4 North Main St. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Following the hearing, there will be tours of the museum and grounds.
After the public hearing, the study committee will prepare the final report, incorporating the recommendations from the Planning Board, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and the community. The committee will then submit the final report to Town Meeting for consideration. Under 40C it must be adopted by a two-thirds affirmative vote.
