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Town of South Hadley Selectboard Meeting Agenda April 2026

Regional Dispatch Agreement Signed with City of Westfield

$200,000 annually after initial grant-funded period; Year 1 contributions: $130,000 from South Hadley, $50,000 from Fire District No.1, $20,000 from South Hadley Fire District No. 2Town of South HadleyCITY OF WESTFIELDApril 7, 2026

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Description

South Hadley entered into an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Westfield under which Westfield’s regional communications center will provide primary police, fire, and EMS dispatch for South Hadley and its fire districts. The three-year agreement includes annual fees totaling $200,000 after an initial grant-funded transition period, with options for multi-year extensions.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$200,000 annually after initial grant-funded period; Year 1 contributions: $130,000 from South Hadley, $50,000 from Fire District No.1, $20,000 from South Hadley Fire District No. 2

Vendor

CITY OF WESTFIELD

Agency

Town of South Hadley, MA

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 7, 2026

Contract Term

Initial three-year term commencing upon execution and State 911 approval, with options for three additional two-year extensions; 12 months’ notice required for termination.

Renewal Info

Initial three-year term with options for three two-year extensions; any party may terminate with 12 months’ written notice. Annual fee structure may be recalculated in later years based on call volume and population changes.