Southwick
Donors sought to sponsor wreaths for Southwick veterans’ graves
SOUTHWICK — Lisa Anderson, the sexton of the town’s Old and New cemeteries, is looking for donors to ensure the graves of every veteran buried in the cemeteries will be adorned with a wreath during this winter’s holidays. “It’s a way for a family, or anyone, to say...
Wildlife rehabilitator helps kids open up to ‘one book’
HUNTINGTON — Reading specialist Margaret Petzold arranged a special visit to Littleville Elementary School on Sept. 12 in advance of the school participating in “One School One Book.”
Water use restricted again in Southwick as river levels drop
SOUTHWICK — For an unprecedented third time this season, the town’s Water Commission has implemented mandatory water restrictions for all non-essential outdoor water use. Restrictions apply to “non-essential outdoor water use,” meaning any use that isn’t necessary...
Blandford administrator excited to be ‘making a difference’
BLANDFORD — Town officials and neighbors gathered at the new patio outside the Porter Memorial Library on Sept. 10 to get acquainted with Cristina Ferrera, the new town administrator who started in the position on July 8.
Rates will rise 36% to meet shortfalls in Southwick’s sewer system
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to increase sewer rates an average of 36% and increase the town’s subsidy to offset the sewer department’s shortfall. Public Works Director Randy Brown has been warning the board for the past two years of a...
Donations, support rolling in for planned Southwick dog park
SOUTHWICK — If all goes according to plans, the Friends of the Southwick Dog Park Inc., a newly established nonprofit, will open a dog park on a 3.5-acre property that will provide access to the rail trail and parking. “It’s going to be called the Dillinger Dog...
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....
