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Schools · School Committee

School Committee adds 12 school choice seats

The Hatfield School Committee reorganized and opened 12 more school choice seats on June 8. Christy Boudreau was kept as chair and Catherine Englehardt as vice chair, and two new members, Nancy Potvin and Tania Menz, were introduced.

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Government · Planning Board

Board approves six-unit plan for Elm Street house

Hatfield Planning Board clears vacant Elm Street mansion for conversion into six housing units. The board voted 4-0 to approve a special permit and site plan for Benson Mini Storage, LLC at 12-18 Elm Street, with member David L.

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Government · Town Meeting

Voters pass $16.4 million budget, housing trust

Hatfield's Annual Town Meeting passed a $16,433,397 fiscal 2027 budget and created a path to an affordable housing trust. Voters approved the budget by voice vote after a resident estimated the tax impact at roughly 5 percent to 6 percent, including the existing Community Preservation Act surcharge.

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Schools · School Committee

School Committee approves FY27 budget on voice vote

Hatfield School Committee approved a level-funded FY27 school budget while cutting 5.5 positions. Chair Christy Boudreau presided over the hearing, where administrators said the plan asks the town for no increase and saves an estimated $426,850.

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