Fate of Russell School holds up proposal to create Hadley historic district
The old Hadley Athletic Field is behind the Russell School building. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Published: 4/29/2021 3:40:59 PM
HADLEY — A proposal to create a small local historic district encompassing town and nonresidential buildings in Hadley center will not move forward until decisions are made on the future of the Russell School building.
Even though Select Board members appeared supportive of the Historical Commission’s idea of establishing a district that would provide better protection for the historic appearance of buildings, and possible grant money for improvements, they voted 5-0 to put on hold initiating the process out of concern for moving too rapidly and jeopardizing potential projects for rehabilitating the historic school building.