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.