Southwick
Southwick Planning Board approves two business site plans
SOUTHWICK — With practically no comments, the Planning Board approved a site plan for a self-storage facility on College Highway and a change of use for the former King Brothers Decorating Center, also on College Highway.
Southwick Select Board puts off making decision on 2025-26 road repair projects
SOUTHWICK — When the Select Board last met, its was given by the former DPW director a list of road projects and asked to prioritize them, but they decided to hold off on a final decision until they get more information.
Southwick Ag Commission is again hosting Open Farm Day in August
SOUTHWICK — For the third consecutive year, the town’s Agricultural Commission is organizing its annual Open Farm Day, which has quickly become one of the summer’s “go to” events in town.
Board to consider using AI to assess conditions of Southwick’s roads
SOUTHWICK — With the town needing to hire a new DPW director and the prospect of asking Town Meeting to authorize up to $20 million for road repairs, Select Board member Russell Anderson suggested hiring a new vendor that can assess the condition of every road in town using artificial intelligence.
Southwick Water Commission clarifies rule to qualify for elderly rate
SOUTHWICK — At the urging of Southwick’s DPW Officer Manager Beryl Wagner, the Water Commission changed how it will define permanent residency for the elderly who apply for the lower elderly water rate.
Food pantry releases video to reaffirm its mission and needs
SOUTHWICK — With the need growing in town, Granville, and Tolland for food assistance, Our Community Food Pantry has released an educational video to explain its mission, needs, and reaffirm to the community it is a standalone organization that relies solely on the charity of those who want to make a difference for those who are less fortunate.
Associate member of Southwick Planning Board chosen
SOUTHWICK — During a joint meeting of the Select and Planning boards on June 23, members of both boards unanimously chose Giovanni Allsop to serve as associate member of the Planning Board instead of former Select Board member Jason Perron who applied for the position.
Southwick’s municipal aggregation program start date remains unclear
SOUTHWICK — While the town has adopted a municipal aggregation power program to offer residents an opportunity to lower their electric bills, when it might be implemented is unclear.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...
Southwick Rotary Club looking for Summer Concert Series sponsors
SOUTHWICK — While the lineup for the Rotary Club of Southwick’s seventh annual free Summer Concert Series is all set, the club continues to seek additional sponsors to help with covering entertainment costs.