Southwick
Southwick Planning Board working on new ADU bylaw
SOUTHWICK — Since the state mandated that every municipality must adopt a zoning bylaw that allows, by right, the construction of what is often called a mother-in-law suite or accessory dwelling unit, the Planning Board began the process of drafting its own Tuesday night.
Southwick residents shoot down College Highway speed proposal
SOUTHWICK — Of the five articles on the warrant for Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting the citizens’ petition to lower the speed limit on College Highway was the only one not approved.
Southwick DPW contacting homeowners about water lines
SOUTHWICK — After a ruling by the federal Environmental Protection Agency last October that every lead or copper water line in the country must be replaced in 12 years, the DPW is continuing its effort to verify the materials used in the water service lines of every home in town with a new initiative.
Southwick, Westfield students selected for leadership project
A statewide service program known as Project 351 is giving four local 8th graders the opportunity to participate in a year-long journey of service, civic engagement and leadership.
Cannabis retailer appears before Southwick Planning Board
SOUTHWICK — The principals of Pioneer Valley Trading Co., the recreational cannabis store working through the permitting process to open in town, made their first appearance in front of the Planning Board on Jan. 7 and they were “excited to get it going.”
Two Planning Board members resigned after Jan. 7 meeting
SOUTHWICK — As the Planning Board wrapped up its over two-hour meeting on Jan. 7, Chair Michael Doherty and board member David Sutton announced they were resigning.
EDC working to promote Southwick as recreation destination
SOUTHWICK — As early as this spring, residents will start seeing bright reds signs around town promoting Southwick, which is the Economic Development Commission’s most recent initiative to brand the town as a recreation destination.
Southwick Special Town Meeting will feature four warrant articles
SOUTHWICK — With the Special Town Meeting called for Tuesday, Jan. 14, the warrant has come into focus and will include two articles from the Community Preservation Committee for funding projects, one about a citizens’ petition, and another for a vote on a funds transfer to pay Fire Department salaries.
Second annual Wreaths Across America event hosted in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For the second consecutive year, volunteers spent Dec. 14 in the Old and New Cemeteries honoring every military service member laid to rest there with a Christmas wreath adorned with a bright red bow.
After lull, reports of sick raccoons tick up in the area
SOUTHWICK — While the reports of raccoons acting strange, often walking in circles, and appearing lethargic began to drop in mid-September, there has been an uptick in reports over the last three weeks, but it’s not rabies, it’s canine distemper.