The
Town of South Hadley is located in the heart of the Pioneer
Valley along the banks of the Connecticut River. A bedroom
community serving the greater Springfield-Holyoke area,
South Hadley is mainly a residential town with its major
employers being the manufacturer of specialty papers and
Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley is a small, friendly,
college town with a diverse offering of recreational
activities for residents and visitors. One can stroll
the beautiful Mount Holyoke College campus or enjoy
plays sponsored by the College's summer theater group.
Located at the center of the town is the newly developed
Village Commons which offers a variety of quaint shops,
restaurants, theaters and cafes. South Hadley is proud
to be the site of the first navigable canal in the United
States and a visit to the Canal Park provides a pleasant
stroll along the Connecticut River.
Any time of the year, South Hadley offers the flavor of
country living with a variety of craft and antique fairs,
the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at the Town Common,
the Memorial Day "Olde Fashion Picnic" and a variety
of community activities which add to the atmosphere of relaxed
home-town living.
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