
STGRSD teacher honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
SOUTHWICK — Being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, Advance Placement English teacher Matthew Sterlein understands the honor is about more than just teaching.

Southwick Select Board formally approves special permit for cannabis retailer
SOUTHWICK — The Planning Board’s decision to approve the site plan and special permit for the Pioneer Valley Trading Co. Tuesday was the culmination of a nearly two-year process to allow two recreational marijuana retailers to open in town.

Southwick Parks and Recreation Commission takes up splash pad, again
SOUTHWICK — After nearly a year and a half of fits and starts on the installation of a splash pad at Whalley Park, the chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission said during the commission’s March 12 meeting that progress is being made.

Tolland Cultural Council offering up Music in the Hills 2025
TOLLAND — Each month on Saturday nights the Tolland Cultural Council will offer the community its Music in the Hills — 2025 concert series featuring some of region’s most unique acoustic musicians like Andy & Judy who will perform on Saturday, March 15.