Southwick Proposed Bylaw on Parks, Beaches, Recreation, Conservation and Preservation Areas by Cliff Clark | Mar 26, 2025 | Local News Southwick Draft Bylaw 1 — Diane GaleDownload Cliff Clarkcclark@thereminder.com | + postsBioCliff ClarkPioneer Valley Trading Co. wants opportunity to grow marijuanaCliff ClarkBishop named Westfield’s next fire chiefCliff ClarkSouthwick’s motion to dismiss water bill lawsuit deniedCliff ClarkGem Marina asks Planning Board to convert boat slips to long-termCliff ClarkSouthwick snow removal costs rise but stay below last year’s totalCliff ClarkSettlement negotiations between Westfield, police officers stallCliff ClarkSenate adopts legislation for call duty firefightersCliff ClarkNonprofit group will build dog park off Hudson Drive in SouthwickCliff ClarkSouthwick answers lawsuit with motion to dismissCliff ClarkPerron announces campaign for state rep.Cliff ClarkSouthwick starts planning 250th celebration of country’s foundingCliff ClarkSouthwick’s Planning Board to discuss recommendation to limit new developmentCliff ClarkSnow removal costs continue to climb in SouthwickCliff ClarkWhalley Park pickleball project eyes summer openingCliff ClarkCrepes Tea House owner responds to complaintsCliff ClarkAgawam councilor to challenge BoldygaCliff ClarkProgress continues on partial fiber optic network in SouthwickCliff ClarkSouthwick residents approve town employee insurance premium splitCliff ClarkWestfield wants more residents to know about parking bansCliff ClarkOpen burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15Cliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board remains skeptical of committing to Complete StreetsCliff ClarkSouthwick Board of Health to weigh in on Crepes Tea House permit changeCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board discusses future of Channel 15Cliff ClarkOwner of Congamond Road restaurant needs liquor license in his nameCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board approves Special Town Meeting warrantCliff ClarkSouthwick EDC urges board to form committee for Complete Street programCliff ClarkSouthwick library grounds project on hold after funding snafuCliff ClarkCommission to ask for secretary for Southwick’s Open Space CommitteeCliff ClarkSouthwick Cemetery hosts 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremonyCliff ClarkHealth Department to monitor air quality in SouthwickCliff ClarkFallen SEAL Christopher Chambers honored with plaqueCliff ClarkSelect Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channelCliff ClarkSouthwick sued by town’s largest water userCliff ClarkSouthwick assessor extends public disclosure of valuations to Dec. 8Cliff ClarkSouthwick educating residents about water qualityCliff ClarkHuntington man charged with attempted murder in WestfieldCliff ClarkSouthwick CAO confirms January Special Town MeetingCliff ClarkSouthwick celebrates Veterans Day at War MemorialCliff ClarkSouthwick Board of Health appoints interim health directorCliff ClarkDonors make difference for food pantry clients in SouthwickCliff ClarkPantry director describes ‘fear’ of clients losing SNAP benefitsCliff ClarkSouthwick commission supports bill to fine contractors for not pulling permitsCliff ClarkDiocese of Springfield makes appeal to community to help with food insecurityCliff ClarkWestfield Food Pantry ready to fill SNAP voidCliff ClarkColonial Power Group answers aggregation questions in SouthwickCliff ClarkSouthwick receives earmark for Congamond dredgingCliff Clark‘Hopefully’ erosion issues at Southwick property to be fixedCliff ClarkMcCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral raceCliff ClarkSouthwick launches comprehensive road assessment with BETA GroupCliff ClarkFood pantry starts preparing for Thanksgiving nowCliff ClarkSouthwick police officers recognized for braveryCliff ClarkWestfield on Weekends preps for annual PumpkinFestCliff ClarkData gathering continues on Congamond LakesCliff ClarkGranville Harvest Fair opens Oct. 11 for 42nd yearCliff ClarkSouthwick seeks volunteers to serve on Open Space CommitteeCliff ClarkVolunteers needed for Westfield River cleanup on Oct. 4Cliff ClarkWanted: Students at Southwick Regional School to ‘do something good’Cliff ClarkRussell designated as Purple Heart TownCliff ClarkSouthwick Planning Board closes public hearing on cannabis shop special permitCliff ClarkSouthwick considers applying for Complete Streets programCliff ClarkSouthwick remembers tragic events of Sept. 11Cliff ClarkWestfield implements mandatory water restrictionsCliff ClarkYouth, child behavioral health services expansion includes BHNCliff ClarkCommittee nears Southwick Master Plan’s recommendationCliff ClarkAdditional bus to expand senior transportation options in SouthwickCliff ClarkBoard approves process to build smaller fiber netCliff ClarkSouthwick Town Hall pickleball courts open with ribbon-cutting ceremonyCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board names new town assessorCliff ClarkAfter 156 years, the Blandford Fair is better than everCliff ClarkCheever says cameras make a difference at North PondCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board determines goals for next two yearsCliff ClarkSouthwick resident upset about dog license late fee finesCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board member responds to spying allegationCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board gets update on CDBG programCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board approves several road projects for fiscal year 2026Cliff ClarkSouthwick School Committee member Erika Emmelmann resignsCliff ClarkShearer takes over as manager of Westfield-Barnes Regional AirportCliff ClarkFormer Southwick board member alleges spyingCliff ClarkSouthwick Planning Board approves two business site plansCliff ClarkWOW to open art exhibition and photo contest featuring dogs and catsCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board puts off making decision on 2025-26 road repair projectsCliff ClarkSouthwick Ag Commission is again hosting Open Farm Day in AugustCliff ClarkBoard to consider using AI to assess conditions of Southwick’s roadsCliff ClarkSouthwick Water Commission clarifies rule to qualify for elderly rateCliff ClarkFood pantry releases video to reaffirm its mission and needsCliff ClarkHampton Ponds Association to host 67th July 4 paradeCliff ClarkAssociate member of Southwick Planning Board chosenCliff ClarkHartleys named 2025 Wyben Parade marshalsCliff ClarkWyben Parade theme for 2025: ‘Farming for America’Cliff ClarkSouthwick’s municipal aggregation program start date remains unclearCliff ClarkSouthwick Rotary Club looking for Summer Concert Series sponsorsCliff ClarkSpringfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rapeCliff ClarkOur Community Food Pantry dealing with a cut in federal food aidCliff ClarkSouthwick turns out for Memorial Day servicesCliff ClarkSouthwick Town Meeting approves pickleball courts at Whalley ParkCliff ClarkMoolicious opens this season with a new item, Ronnie PopsCliff ClarkAnderson narrowly voted onto Southwick Select BoardCliff ClarkThe Meanies next up for the Music in the Hills programCliff ClarkSouthwick Town Meeting warrant has 28 articles for residents to vote onCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board candidates respond to questions before electionCliff ClarkGround broken for long-awaited splash pad at Whalley ParkCliff ClarkWestfield trout release was joyful ‘organized chaos’Cliff ClarkSouthwick Cultural Council to host 24th Annual Fine Art Exhibition ShowCliff ClarkKlaus Anderson Road residents want answers, investigationCliff ClarkSouthwick municipal election ballot set after April caucusesCliff ClarkBob ‘The Bike Man’ Charland comes through for local veteranCliff ClarkLocal legislators push back on mental health program cutsCliff ClarkSouthwick Historical Society, residents celebrate property closingCliff ClarkDPW partners with rain barrel company to help residents conserve waterCliff ClarkPerron drops out of election for Select Board seatCliff ClarkSouthwick’s zoning bylaws to get major rewrite this yearCliff ClarkSouthwick pantry unaffected, for now, by USDA cutsCliff ClarkSTGRSD budget contributions change for new fiscal yearCliff ClarkProposed Southwick Public Nuisance BylawCliff ClarkSTGRSD teacher honored with Excellence in Teaching AwardCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board formally approves special permit for cannabis retailerCliff ClarkSouthwick Parks and Recreation Commission takes up splash pad, againCliff ClarkTolland Cultural Council offering up Music in the Hills 2025Cliff ClarkSouthwick superintendent responds to DESE report on racial bullying incidentsCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board authorizes refile of ConComm citizens’ petitionCliff ClarkSouthwick’s first recreational cannabis retailer to open soonCliff ClarkEversource electric rate delays start of Southwick’s aggregation programCliff ClarkCity of Westfield answers lawsuit by police officers alleging wage theftCliff ClarkDeveloper of Southwick self-storage facility withdraws special permit requestCliff ClarkLocal business adopts a shelf at Our Community Food PantryCliff 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Littlefield welcomed home after cancer treatmentCliff ClarkTown halts Berkshire Avenue land donation processCliff ClarkSouthwick Historical Society starts fundraising campaignCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board member proposes reducing CPA surchargeCliff ClarkOur Community Food Pantry reintroduces ‘Adopt-A-Shelf’ programCliff ClarkSouthwick Planning Board working on new ADU bylawCliff ClarkSouthwick residents shoot down College Highway speed proposalCliff ClarkSouthwick DPW contacting homeowners about water linesCliff ClarkCannabis retailer appears before Southwick Planning BoardCliff ClarkTwo Planning Board members resigned after Jan. 7 meetingCliff ClarkTolland PD awarded state grant for body-worn camerasCliff ClarkEDC working to promote Southwick as recreation destinationCliff ClarkMen accused of killing pet rabbit found dangerous, but released with conditionsCliff ClarkWSU awarded $400K in state aid for behavioral healthCliff ClarkSouthwick Special Town Meeting will feature four warrant articlesCliff ClarkSecond annual Wreaths Across America event hosted in SouthwickCliff ClarkAfter lull, reports of sick raccoons tick up in the areaCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board approves full-time town planner positionCliff ClarkWestfield City Council allocates $245K toward Powdermill Dam rehab projectCliff ClarkMassWildlife approves 2-year closure of conservation area’s scenic trailCliff ClarkSouthwick Civic Fund wants to bring back fireworks, possibly carnivalCliff ClarkFor fresh-made bagels, Westfield’s Comfort Bagels is the place to goCliff ClarkDepot Street condominium project to start in next few weeksCliff ClarkSelect Board agrees to call Special Town MeetingCliff ClarkComfort Bagels opens in downtown WestfieldCliff ClarkBig Y bag purchases to benefit Our Community Food PantryCliff ClarkSouthwick recognizes Veterans Day with ceremony at War MemorialCliff ClarkFormer Westfield Police Chief Valliere recognized for serviceCliff ClarkRepublicans sweep Southwick, Granville and TollandCliff ClarkWestfield implementing ‘road diet’ for Franklin St., lane dividers on Elm St.Cliff ClarkIncumbent Sen. Paul Mark cruises to victory in state’s largest districtCliff ClarkConsultant to help craft Congamond flood planCliff ClarkSouthwick survey to gauge interest for fiber-optic networkCliff ClarkSouthwick considering potential winter Town MeetingCliff ClarkBond for fiber-optic network in Southwick Select Board’s handsCliff ClarkMark, Rosa making final push in state senate campaignCliff Clark‘Lot of unknowns’ in search for lead in Southwick water linesCliff ClarkSouthwick board curtails conservation area trails, parking lotCliff ClarkStill time to join farm parade to aid Southwick animal shelterCliff ClarkGOP state Senate challenger faults ‘corrupt 1-party system’Cliff ClarkGranville to host 41st annual Harvest Fair next weekendCliff ClarkSenior Center leader gets to know clients at Southwick BBQCliff ClarkDonors sought to sponsor wreaths for Southwick veterans’ gravesCliff ClarkWater use restricted again in Southwick as river levels dropCliff ClarkFormer Agawam department head sentenced to prison for tax fraudCliff ClarkRates will rise 36% to meet shortfalls in Southwick’s sewer systemCliff ClarkDonations, support rolling in for planned Southwick dog parkCliff ClarkParking fee, patrols suggested for North Pond nature areaCliff ClarkGranville garage get-together to mark a century in businessCliff ClarkAsbestos on old span is delaying Westfield bridge projectCliff ClarkNew limits sought on illegal uses of Southwick conservation landCliff ClarkChanging broadband costs in Southwick now under reviewCliff ClarkSouthwick splash pad work now on schedule for OctoberCliff ClarkBoth major political parties continue to lose votersCliff ClarkMaking our roads saferCliff ClarkCommission responds to issues at North Pond Conservation AreaCliff ClarkTask force proposed to stop misuse of North Pond parcelCliff ClarkSewer users may face rate hikes this year of 45% or greaterCliff ClarkPolice to charge teens for damage at Westfield school building siteCliff ClarkSouthwick brawl renews call to stop parties at North PondCliff ClarkSouthwick cannabis permit applicant drops out, leaves 4 finalistsCliff ClarkSouthwick’s new COA director has years of experience with seniorsCliff ClarkFarm Day returning with new sites in Southwick, GranvilleCliff ClarkSouthwick rescinds restrictions on outdoor water useCliff ClarkSouthwick boards seek input on chapter land salesCliff ClarkInsurance grant could fund removal of 3 trees on Southwick shoreCliff ClarkLocal riders ‘just here to have some fun’ at Southwick motocross raceCliff ClarkSouthwick Dollar General store rejected as out of ‘character’ for areaCliff ClarkSTGRSD starting Acceptance and Compassion panelCliff ClarkSouthwick board OKs felling 3 rope swing trees on North PondCliff ClarkState advises limit on Congamond fish due to PFAS levelsCliff ClarkHampden County reaches 48% food insecurity, according to surveyCliff ClarkNearly a year after Southwick flagpole policy, no one’s askedCliff ClarkSouthwick Rec Center eyes new sports to bolster participationCliff ClarkHuntington debates employee salaries, budget, backhoeCliff ClarkDollar General pushes back on Southwick abutters’ argumentsCliff ClarkSouthwick OKs higher budget to pay salaries of de-merged jobsCliff ClarkWestfield, state working together on redesign of I-90 interchangeCliff ClarkSouthwick Select Board, School Committee chairs both re-electedCliff ClarkFund transfers, library lawn project on warrant in SouthwickCliff ClarkSouthwick parent calls for federal probe of racial incidentsCliff ClarkSouthwick prepared to sign contract for fiber-optic networkCliff ClarkFirehouse, meetinghouse on meeting warrant in GranvilleCliff ClarkSchool Committee candidates in Southwick detail prioritiesCliff ClarkMost candidates on Southwick’s May 14 ballot have no opponentsCliff ClarkSouthwick chooses DPW office manager as new town clerkCliff ClarkLand trust for Southwick starts with cleanup day, logo contestCliff ClarkHunting permission bylaw won’t go on Southwick warrantCliff ClarkKindness, respect in curriculum at Southwick’s Powder Mill SchoolCliff ClarkNicole Berndt reelected to Granville Selectboard for third termCliff ClarkLt. Bannish’s experience cited in selection as Southwick police chiefCliff ClarkGranville Selectboard chair faces challenge in April 8 electionCliff ClarkSelect, Planning boards debate Southwick Master Plan implementationCliff ClarkSchool Committee race developing on Southwick election ballotCliff ClarkGranville ballot to feature contested Selectboard seat raceCliff Clark‘Slave auction’ prompts criminal charges for 6 teens at SRSCliff ClarkSplash pad ready this summer, pickleball project is ‘rolling’Cliff ClarkOutside tuitions drive proposed hikes in STGRSD budgetCliff ClarkNational Guard hears Westfield concerns on F-35A noiseCliff ClarkSouthwick school community wants action against racismCliff ClarkSouthwick electric aggregation savings could start sooner than expectedCliff ClarkSouthwick neighbors wary of proposed Dollar GeneralCliff ClarkElectronic images, stories of historical canal donated to SouthwickCliff ClarkTolland teen wins patriotic essay contest 3rd year in a rowCliff ClarkParent, petition call for schools to address racist incidentsCliff ClarkTown to seek public’s thoughts on hunting permission lawCliff ClarkCitizen’s Police Academy will offer look behind the badgeCliff ClarkLibrary seeks $20K for story walk, other outdoor featuresCliff ClarkComments sought on environmental report for Barnes jetsCliff ClarkPlanners criticize size, design of proposed storage buildingCliff ClarkConservation Commission teen intern is ready for changeCliff ClarkSouthwick looks to re-split parks, senior director positionsCliff ClarkElectric aggregation plan waiting for public input, state approvalCliff ClarkUnicycles, 2-stroke bikes join The Wick 338’s calendarCliff ClarkPolicing, society have changed in retiring chief’s 4 decadesCliff ClarkSelect Board votes to conduct police chief search in-houseCliff ClarkNew director excited to bring experience to Senior Center
