SOUTHWICK — When the Economic Development Commission met on April 15, commissioner Craig Samuelsen had questions about the meals tax from people he talks to at his business, and many were wondering why it was needed in town.
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Public Library will host three events in April, one of which will teach about the “Dangerous Art of Chainsaw Sculpture,” and another that tells the history of Indigenous people in the region.
SOUTHWICK — When the Southwick Planning Board approved the minor modification of a stormwater permit for the property at 159 Berkshire Ave., the board chair hoped the years-long dispute between the town and property owner was over.
SOUTHWICK — Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi announced on March 25 the commonwealth was withholding $26 million in funding, which is forcing him to make significant cuts to the department’s budget, including eliminating water safety patrols on Congamond Lakes.
SOUTHWICK — Unchanged for nearly a year and a half, the sewer rates for residents and businesses will increase slightly starting April 1, while the town’s subsidy to offset the sewer department’s annual shortfall will remain unchanged.
SOUTHWICK — Ever since the Select Board, in a split vote, decided to include on the upcoming Town Meeting warrant an article asking for an up or down vote on levying a meals tax of 75 cents on $100 spent, a debate on the issue has raged on the social media sites devoted to Southwick, prompting one former Select Board member to weigh in on it.