Southwick residents shoot down College Highway speed proposal
SOUTHWICK — Of the five articles on the warrant for Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting the citizens’ petition to lower the speed limit on College Highway was the only one not approved.
Southwick DPW contacting homeowners about water lines
SOUTHWICK — After a ruling by the federal Environmental Protection Agency last October that every lead or copper water line in the country must be replaced in 12 years, the DPW is continuing its effort to verify the materials used in the water service lines of every home in town with a new initiative.
Westfield School Committee straw poll favors comprehensive high school
WESTFIELD — One week after the new Westfield River Elementary School opened to students, a straw poll taken by the School Committee after a lengthy discussion revealed that members unanimously support moving forward on a plan to build a comprehensive high school on the site of Westfield High School on Montgomery Street. The straw poll was an unofficial vote to gauge the opinion of committee members.
Health director who navigated Westfield’s COVID response dies
WESTFIELD — Joseph Rouse, Public Health Director who helped the city of Westfield navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 10.
Southwick, Westfield students selected for leadership project
A statewide service program known as Project 351 is giving four local 8th graders the opportunity to participate in a year-long journey of service, civic engagement and leadership.
Easthampton City Council welcomes new member to fill Gomez’s seat
EASTHAMPTON — In a Jan. 15 special meeting, the Easthampton City Council welcomed a new member, Felicia Jadczak, who takes over for Homar Gomez, the former council president who recently became a state representative.