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By | 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 | 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.


Cliff Clark
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By | 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 | 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.


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Farm Day returning with new sites in Southwick, Granville

By | Jul 17, 2024

Farm Day returning with new sites in Southwick, Granville

SOUTHWICK — Folks who want to see farming up close will get their chance in August when the town’s Agricultural Commission hosts its second annual Farm Day.


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By | Jul 17, 2024

Southwick rescinds restrictions on outdoor water use

SOUTHWICK — Restrictions on outdoor water use in town were lifted July 9, according to Public Works Director Randy Brown. “We had seven consecutive days with the flows above 174 cubic feet per second,” Brown said that day, referring to the Westfield River. On June...

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By | Jul 17, 2024

Southwick boards seek input on chapter land sales

SOUTHWICK — The Select Board will conduct an informational session at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to gather feedback on protocols to protect the town’s agricultural, recreational and historic properties. “We want to get the relevant stakeholders involved and hear the...

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