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John Page and Claudia Pazmany say the chamber has stepped up its role this year in many ways to help
businesses, including those in
Hadley.
Hadley
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perspective on his town. “I often talk about the view of Hadley from Route
also up and running, and the town library is close to completion.
As those projects conclude, Nixon is planning to wrap up his 15-year career with Hadley and retire on Dec. 31. To transition out of his role as town administrator, he has assumed the title of deputy town administrator while he helps Caro- lyn Brennan, the recently hired town administra- tor, transition into the job.
As someone who has been involved in munic- ipal governments for more than 30 years, Bren- nan’s experience ranges from working with coun-
cils on aging in Amherst, Hampden, and East Longmeadow. She remains active as a selectman in Wilbraham, where she lives. Back when Bren- nan was a student at UMass, she lived in Hadley and worked at the Shady Lawn Rest Home.
Brennan said she’s glad to be back and described Hadley as being in great shape thanks to the town employees and Nixon’s management.
“I often talk about the view of Hadley from Route 9 and the view from the bike path. They look like two completely different communities.”
“Having worked in other municipalities, I’m impressed with the all of the employees; they are real stakeholders in their community.”
She also appreciates having Nixon work with her while she gets acclimated to the job. “With David staying on until the end of the year, you couldn’t ask for a better transition plan for the town and for me.”
As for Nixon, he reflected on his career with Hadley and spoke of how rewarding it was to serve the town for 15 years.
“I’ll definitely miss the people,” he said. “I’m glad I was part of advancing our community a little further down the road.” u
9 and the view from the bike path. They look like two completely different communities.”
Moving On
Two out of three building projects started last year in Hadley have been completed. The new Senior Center is complete and providing remote programs for residents. The new fire substation is
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