Southwick
Select Board agrees to call Special Town Meeting
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board agreed during its Nov. 25 meeting to schedule a Special Town Meeting sometime in January to have residents to decide on a request by the Community Preservation Committee to allocate $164,000 of its funds to allow the Historical Society to purchase a piece of property on College Highway.
Big Y bag purchases to benefit Our Community Food Pantry
SOUTHWICK — With the holiday season in full swing, Our Community Food Pantry has been chosen by the Big Y in town to receive a portion of the sales of its reusable bags through the end of November.
Southwick recognizes Veterans Day with ceremony at War Memorial
SOUTHWICK — Residents gathered on Nov. 11 at the town’s War Memorial to honor Veterans Day and to thank the men and women who have served in the military to keep this country free with a parade and wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial.
Parish Cupboard aims to put Thanksgiving meals on tables
The act of giving is the ability to give selflessly and willingly. As the holiday season approaches and folks prepare their to-do list, feelings of gratitude inspires people to reflect and think about others; it’s a reminder that everyday is an opportunity to give.
Republicans sweep Southwick, Granville and Tolland
While voters statewide continue to send Democrats back to Boston and Washington D.C. to serve in the State House and the U.S. Congress, Republican voters in Southwick, Granville and Tolland once again demonstrated why this area is considered one of the reddest in the state.
Seven scouts recognized as Eagle Scouts on Nov. 4
SOUTHWICK — Seven young men were recognized Nov. 4 by the Southwick Select Board for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
Consultant to help craft Congamond flood plan
SOUTHWICK — The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service will hire a consultant to survey Congamond Lake in person to settle on a flooding plan.
Southwick survey to gauge interest for fiber-optic network
SOUTHWICK — Select Board members want a better understanding of public opinion before they ask Town Meeting to decide on a $15 million bond to build a town-owned fiber-optic network. “I’m reluctant to say today that we should put it on the town warrant until I get...
Early voting underway in Southwick as Nov. 5 election nears
SOUTHWICK — Though not every legislator has an opponent, voters in Southwick have several choices to make on their Nov. 5 election ballots, or during early voting sessions. At the top of the ballot is a six-way contest for United States president, featuring...
