Southwick

SOUTHWICK — Recognizing that local media outlets don’t cover the town like years past, Select Board member Russ Anderson wants to overhaul how the town utilizes its public access channel.

SOUTHWICK — The limited liability company that owns and operates Southwick Village filed a civil lawsuit against the town seeking to be reimbursed $333,393, alleging it was overbilled by 40 million gallons of water at its assisted living facility.

SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners.

SOUTHWICK — While it’s been nearly three months since the Select Board said it might call a Special Town Meeting to have residents decide if the town can pay more than 50% for town employees health insurance, or even publicly discuss the issue at all, Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker confirmed to Finance Committee on Nov. 20 that the meeting would be held.

SOUTHWICK — The over 100 community members who attended the Veterans Day ceremony at the town’s War Memorial were not deterred by the brisk winds, biting cold and light snow flurries on Nov. 11 to honor those who served the nation and its flag.

SOUTHWICK — The Board of Health appointed Caileen Simonds as interim health director to fill the position that opened after former director Tom Hibert left on Oct. 31 for another opportunity.

SOUTHWICK — When it appeared the U.S. Department of Agriculture would pause SNAP benefits for November because of the government shutdown, beneficiaries were worried and confused about what would happen to them, Our Community Food Pantry helped calm their fears and offered food to everyone in need.

SOUTHWICK — During the Conservation Commission’s meeting on Nov. 3, the commissioners continued the planning of revegetating the eroded areas of the North Pond Conservation Area, and approved supporting a bill working through the Statehouse that would fine contractors who perform work on private property without a permit.

SOUTHWICK — An allocation of $500,000 included in the 2024 bond bill to dredge the area directly in front of the south boat ramp on the Middle Pond of Congamond Lakes could make the project a reality, but it’s not a sure thing.