Southwick Select Board approves full-time town planner position
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board approved hosting a Special Town Meeting in January and converting the town planner position from part-time to full-time during its meeting Monday night.
Westfield City Council allocates $245K toward Powdermill Dam rehab project
WESTFIELD — The project to raise the height of the “high hazard” Powdermill Dam is one step closer to being started after the City Council approved allocating $245,094 for its design and permitting on Monday night.
MassWildlife approves 2-year closure of conservation area’s scenic trail
SOUTHWICK — Despite the cold weather cutting down on the public’s use of the North Pond Conservation area, steps continue to be taken to address the issues that have plagued the property because of overuse over the last three years.
Southwick Civic Fund wants to bring back fireworks, possibly carnival
SOUTHWICK — He’s not sure just how it’s going to play out over the next several months, but Southwick Civic Fund President Joseph Deedy said Monday the organization is planning to do “something” this summer.
For fresh-made bagels, Westfield’s Comfort Bagels is the place to go
WESTFIELD — There are bagels, like what might be found at a grocer or even on the shelf of a local convenience store that crumble when cutting, feel a bit mealy in the mouth and so chewy it can make one’s teeth ache.