Southwick
Commission to ask for secretary for Southwick’s Open Space Committee
SOUTHWICK — With the newly reformed Open Space Committee tasked with drafting a new Open Space and Recreation Plan, the Conservation Commission unanimously supported asking the Select Board to provide it a secretary and reestablish it as permanent town committee.
Southwick Cemetery hosts 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony
SOUTHWICK — Southwick Cemetery hosted the 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 13 to honor Southwick’s veterans, continuing a meaningful tradition of remembrance and gratitude.
Year in Review: Looking back on 2025 in Westfield, Southwick and the Hilltowns
With 2025 nearly behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Westfield, Southwick and the Hilltowns over the past 12 months. From new schools, to elections, a spying allegation and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for Westfield and Southwick.
Health Department to monitor air quality in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — In an attempt to understand why a lot of students in the district’s schools have been diagnosed with asthma, the town’s interim health director asked the Select Board to approve a grant to purchase and install three sensors in town to monitor air quality.
Select Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channel
SOUTHWICK — Recognizing that local media outlets don’t cover the town like years past, Select Board member Russ Anderson wants to overhaul how the town utilizes its public access channel.
Southwick sued by town’s largest water user
SOUTHWICK — The limited liability company that owns and operates Southwick Village filed a civil lawsuit against the town seeking to be reimbursed $333,393, alleging it was overbilled by 40 million gallons of water at its assisted living facility.
Southwick educating residents about water quality
SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners.
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.