OTHERAPPROVED

South Hadley Selectboard Meeting Agenda April 2026

South Hadley joins Westfield regional emergency dispatch system

$130,000 from Town of South Hadley, $50,000 from Fire District No. 1, and $20,000 from South Hadley Fire District No. 2 for first year (total $200,000), then annual fee of $200,000 thereafter, subject to state 911 grant offsetsSouth Hadley School DistrictCITY OF WESTFIELDApril 6, 2026

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Description

South Hadley and its two fire districts entered into a multi-year intermunicipal agreement with the City of Westfield for regional emergency dispatch services at the Westfield Regional Public Safety Communications Center. The Town and districts will jointly pay $200,000 per year, with initial costs offset by State 911 transition grants, in exchange for Westfield handling 911 call-taking and dispatch for police, fire, and EMS.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Vendor

CITY OF WESTFIELD

Agency

South Hadley School District, MA

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 6, 2026

Contract Term

Initial term of 3 years from execution and State 911 approval, with three optional 2-year extensions (up to 9 years total)

Renewal Info

Agreement runs for an initial three-year term from State 911 approval, with options for three additional two-year extensions by mutual written consent; any party may terminate with 12 months’ written notice, and fees may be recalculated if call volume or population increases by at least 10% or upon the first extension.