South Hadley High School Students Stage Walkout in Protest of “No” Vote on Override

Massachusetts Town Slaps Down Proposed 50% Tax Hike

If South Hadley, Massachusetts, is a bellwether, it doesn't look promising for other cash-strapped US towns. The Wall Street Journal and WWLP report that voters in the town of 18,000 rejected two ballot measures on Tuesday that would have raised an additional $9 million over four years or $11...

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The walkout began as a standout at the center of the football field, where students gathered to share their reactions to Tuesday’s vote

A South Hadley override vote made national headlines. Here’s why.

The Western Mass. town is reckoning with deep cuts after residents rejected proposals for either a $9 million or $11 million override.

South Hadley High School students stage walkout in protest of “No” vote on override

Hundreds of South Hadley High School students walked out of class in protest of the failure of two Proposition 2 1/2 override questions that would have raised property taxes to prevent budget cuts.

South Hadley voters oppose both tax overrides and SHELD facility - The Reminder

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley voters have spoken. According to unofficial results, they chose not to support the $9 million and $11 million tax override options at a town election on April 14. The ballot featured the two tax override options, and residents had the opportunity to vote for or against each question independently. If both had passed, the town would have opted to go with the higher override. Based on the unofficial results presente…