by Cliff Clark | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — With the number of children enjoying the activities offered by the Southwick Recreation Center declining, its board of directors has embarked on a plan with the hope of increasing the number of children using the facility. “We know things are changing, and...
by Cliff Clark | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local News
HUNTINGTON —With an unusually large amount of free cash available this year to the town, most of the discussion from residents during Town Meeting last week was on several articles on the warrant related to using it for increase town employee salaries and fund...
by Cliff Clark | Jun 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Before closing the public hearing on a request by a commercial real estate developer to grant a special permit to build a Dollar General on College Highway, the design architect of the project reminded the mostly Winnfield Circle residents critical of the...
by Cliff Clark | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — There were only a handful of “no” votes heard as fewer than 100 residents gathered May 21 to act on 22 articles at the Annual Town Meeting. Each was approved. Voters agreed to 8% or 9% increases in the general government, public safety and human services...
by Cliff Clark | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City officials met with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation last month to “initiate” the reconfiguration of Exit 41 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. “We initiated the project with [MassDOT] and are waiting for their feedback,” City...