by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was supposed to discuss the possibility of renewing the personal contract with Town Accountant Laura Fletcher at its meeting on Aug. 3.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Because the town’s current resident notification service CodeRED remains “problematic” after a cyberattack late last year, Fire Chief Richard Stefanowicz is recommending the town switch to a different service.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The town is looking to generate additional tax revenue to offset the town’s ever-increasing operating costs and the annual regional district school allocation.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Cannabis retailer Haven is only weeks away from opening, nearly two years after it was chosen by the Select Board as one of two dispensaries allowed to operate in town.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 23, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The construction of a town-owned fiber-optic network should start soon after the Select Board approved a municipal agreement with Whip City Fiber during its meeting on July 20.
