by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick resident who was the only marijuana retailer permit applicant not to be named a finalist decided on July 16 to withdraw his application. James Jaron, who also owns Holyoke Cannabis and had proposed a business to be called The Southwick...
by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — After interviewing three candidates to serve as the director of the town’s Council on Aging, the Select Board on July 15 selected longtime town employee Lisa Anderson. “We wholeheartedly endorse Lisa,” said Paula LeBlanc, the chair of the COA, when asked...
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Folks who want to see farming up close will get their chance in August when the town’s Agricultural Commission hosts its second annual Farm Day.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Restrictions on outdoor water use in town were lifted July 9, according to Public Works Director Randy Brown. “We had seven consecutive days with the flows above 174 cubic feet per second,” Brown said that day, referring to the Westfield River. On June 11,...
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board will conduct an informational session at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to gather feedback on protocols to protect the town’s agricultural, recreational and historic properties. “We want to get the relevant stakeholders involved and hear the...