Southwick
Whalley Park pickleball project eyes summer opening
SOUTHWICK — After nearly three years of fits and starts, a request for bids to build six pickleball courts at Whalley Park was released a couple weeks ago.
Crepes Tea House owner responds to complaints
SOUTHWICK — Before the Planning Board tackled a request by Art Ribinskas, the owner of Crepes Tea House, to continue outdoor cooking once a week at his restaurant on Feeding Hills Road, he had to answer why there had been two complaints about it over the last few months.
Progress continues on partial fiber optic network in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — While it’s been several months since the Select Board committed to building a fiber optic network as a pilot project to gauge customer participation rates, getting the project off the ground is still in the works.
Open burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15
For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.
Southwick Select Board remains skeptical of committing to Complete Streets
SOUTHWICK — A request by the Economic Development Commission to the Select Board prompted a discussion by its members about whether the town should participate in the state’s Complete Streets program.
Southwick Board of Health to weigh in on Crepes Tea House permit change
SOUTHWICK — There are concerns about the distribution of seating and the capacity of Crepes Tea House’s aging septic system.
Southwick Select Board discusses future of Channel 15
SOUTHWICK — A month after Select Board member Russ Anderson proposed overhauling the town’s public access channel, including pausing and restructuring Channel 15, its director updated the board about what he does to keep town residents informed.
Owner of Congamond Road restaurant needs liquor license in his name
SOUTHWICK — With LakeView Tavern voluntarily closing in early November, the status of its liquor license was discussed during the Select Board’s meeting on Dec. 29 with the restaurant’s owner.
Southwick Select Board approves Special Town Meeting warrant
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that included an additional article related to health insurance for the town’s retirees.
Southwick EDC urges board to form committee for Complete Street program
SOUTHWICK — With an eye toward connecting the Rail Trail to College Highway, the Economic Development Commission unanimously approved sending a letter to the Select Board asking it to establish an ad hoc committee that would determine if the state’s Complete Streets Program is a right fit for the town.