Southwick

‘Nuts and bolts car guys’ share passion for fixing Model As

By Mike Lydick | Sep 3, 2024

SOUTHWICK — When David Sheehan picked up his girlfriend for their first date, he arrived in an unusual car: a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor.

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By Cliff Clark | Sep 3, 2024

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...

By Cliff Clark | Aug 28, 2024

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....

By Cliff Clark | Aug 21, 2024

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

By Cliff Clark | Aug 21, 2024

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.

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By Cliff Clark | Aug 13, 2024

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.

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By Tyler Lederer | Aug 5, 2024

Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions

SOUTHWICK — Southwick has reinstated its outdoor water use restrictions, the DPW announced on July 30.

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By Cliff Clark | Jul 30, 2024

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.

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By Cliff Clark | Jul 30, 2024

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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Southwick brawl renews call to stop parties at North Pond

By Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024

Southwick brawl renews call to stop parties at North Pond

SOUTHWICK — With the increasing number of complaints about improper activities at the North Pond Conservation Area over the last few months, culminating in a street brawl on July 13, the Select Board has temporarily closed the parking area, and the Conservation Commission is considering options to reduce the number of people using it for active, not passive, recreation.