Southwick
Southwick CAO confirms January Special Town Meeting
SOUTHWICK — While it’s been nearly three months since the Select Board said it might call a Special Town Meeting to have residents decide if the town can pay more than 50% for town employees health insurance, or even publicly discuss the issue at all, Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker confirmed to Finance Committee on Nov. 20 that the meeting would be held.
Southwick celebrates Veterans Day at War Memorial
SOUTHWICK — The over 100 community members who attended the Veterans Day ceremony at the town’s War Memorial were not deterred by the brisk winds, biting cold and light snow flurries on Nov. 11 to honor those who served the nation and its flag.
Southwick Board of Health appoints interim health director
SOUTHWICK — The Board of Health appointed Caileen Simonds as interim health director to fill the position that opened after former director Tom Hibert left on Oct. 31 for another opportunity.
Donors make difference for food pantry clients in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When it appeared the U.S. Department of Agriculture would pause SNAP benefits for November because of the government shutdown, beneficiaries were worried and confused about what would happen to them, Our Community Food Pantry helped calm their fears and offered food to everyone in need.
Southwick commission supports bill to fine contractors for not pulling permits
SOUTHWICK — During the Conservation Commission’s meeting on Nov. 3, the commissioners continued the planning of revegetating the eroded areas of the North Pond Conservation Area, and approved supporting a bill working through the Statehouse that would fine contractors who perform work on private property without a permit.
Colonial Power Group answers aggregation questions in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Representatives from Colonial Power Group explained the benefits of the town’s municipal aggregation program at the Senior Center on Oct. 27.
Southwick receives earmark for Congamond dredging
SOUTHWICK — An allocation of $500,000 included in the 2024 bond bill to dredge the area directly in front of the south boat ramp on the Middle Pond of Congamond Lakes could make the project a reality, but it’s not a sure thing.
‘Hopefully’ erosion issues at Southwick property to be fixed
SOUTHWICK — Planning Board Chair Jessica Thornton probably summed up the feelings of her fellow board members after it approved a minor modification of a stormwater permit for 159 Berkshire Ave. during the Oct 21 meeting.
Southwick launches comprehensive road assessment with BETA Group
SOUTHWICK — To gather data to prepare for the possibility of the Select Board asking Town Meeting to borrow $20 million to repair the town’s roads, the town is partnering with BETA Group to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the town’s roads.
Food pantry starts preparing for Thanksgiving now
SOUTHWICK — With the expectation that the need will be greater during the holiday season, Our Community Food Pantry has already started its Thanksgiving food drive.