by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Nearly 100 clients of the town’s Senior Center enjoyed a barbecue lunch and live music during the center’s annual get-together on Sept. 19 at Whalley Park. “Everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Lisa Anderson, the newly appointed director of the Senior Center.
by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Lisa Anderson, the sexton of the town’s Old and New cemeteries, is looking for donors to ensure the graves of every veteran buried in the cemeteries will be adorned with a wreath during this winter’s holidays. “It’s a way for a family, or anyone, to say to...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For an unprecedented third time this season, the town’s Water Commission has implemented mandatory water restrictions for all non-essential outdoor water use. Restrictions apply to “non-essential outdoor water use,” meaning any use that isn’t necessary for...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 18, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BOSTON — The former personnel director for the town of Agawam, who pleaded guilty last January to defrauding the federal government, was sentenced on Sept. 5 to two months in prison, which will be followed by 12 months of supervised release, with the first six months...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to increase sewer rates an average of 36% and increase the town’s subsidy to offset the sewer department’s shortfall. Public Works Director Randy Brown has been warning the board for the past two years of a...
