by Cliff Clark | Jan 27, 2026 | Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Before the Planning Board tackled a request by Art Ribinskas, the owner of Crepes Tea House, to continue outdoor cooking once a week at his restaurant on Feeding Hills Road, he had to answer why there had been two complaints about it over the last few months.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — While it’s been several months since the Select Board committed to building a fiber optic network as a pilot project to gauge customer participation rates, getting the project off the ground is still in the works.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A request by the Economic Development Commission to the Select Board prompted a discussion by its members about whether the town should participate in the state’s Complete Streets program.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — There are concerns about the distribution of seating and the capacity of Crepes Tea House’s aging septic system.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A month after Select Board member Russ Anderson proposed overhauling the town’s public access channel, including pausing and restructuring Channel 15, its director updated the board about what he does to keep town residents informed.