Southwick
Still together after 60 years, Southwick class of ’64 readies for reunion
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick High School class of 1964 reunion committee has been busy meeting to plan a weekend of events for the 60th reunion on the weekend of Sept. 20-22. Actually, the committee never stopped meeting. The members of the original committee that organized itself 60 years ago are all still active.
‘Nuts and bolts car guys’ share passion for fixing Model As
SOUTHWICK — When David Sheehan picked up his girlfriend for their first date, he arrived in an unusual car: a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor.
Parking fee, patrols suggested for North Pond nature area
SOUTHWICK — During the first meeting of the North Pond Conservation Area task force on Aug. 27, the group discussed various ways to reduce the overuse of the property, including limiting parking, improving signage, and the possibility of drafting a new bylaw to...
New limits sought on illegal uses of Southwick conservation land
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission was presented a draft of a land management plan for the North Pond Conservation Area during its Aug. 19 meeting, including steps to get it into compliance with the conservation restriction placed on the property by the state....
Changing broadband costs in Southwick now under review
SOUTHWICK — With the town’s High Speed Internet Committee reviewing revenue projections and financial modeling for the construction of the town’s proposed broadband network over the past several months, it has become unclear if the project is financially feasible,...
Southwick splash pad work now on schedule for October
SOUTHWICK — The installation of the Whalley Park splash pad is expected to begin in six to eight weeks, after the town planner recently agreed to oversee the project.
Commission responds to issues at North Pond Conservation Area
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission implemented several measures during its meeting on Aug. 5 in an attempt to reduce the continued overuse of the area for active, not passive, recreation to comply with the conservation restriction placed on the North Pond Conservation Area by the state.
Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions
SOUTHWICK — Southwick has reinstated its outdoor water use restrictions, the DPW announced on July 30.
Task force proposed to stop misuse of North Pond parcel
SOUTHWICK — Meeting for the second time since a brawl between visitors and neighbors just outside the North Pond Conservation Area, the Select Board on July 22 discussed forming a task force to address misuse of the property.
Sewer users may face rate hikes this year of 45% or greater
SOUTHWICK — It’s a warning that Public Works Director Randy Brown provides the Select Board every summer: sewer user fees are not keeping up with the amount of money needed for the town to operate its sewer system which is forcing the town to rely on all its taxpayers to subsidize its operation.
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