Southwick
Local fire departments benefit from state grant awards
Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.
Southwick Cultural Council to host 24th Annual Fine Art Exhibition Show
This is one of the paintings that will be on display, and for sale, during the Southwick Cultural Council Art Show and Sale being held on April 26-27 in the Southwick Town Hall.Reminder Publishing submitted photos SOUTHWICK — After months of planning, the Southwick...
Klaus Anderson Road residents want answers, investigation
SOUTHWICK — The owners of two homes appeared at the Select Board meeting Monday asking for help to find a solution on how to protect themselves from a resident of a group home on Klaus Anderson Road who has been escaping and putting their families in fear.
Southwick municipal election ballot set after April caucuses
SOUTHWICK — Now that the Democratic and Republican Town Committees have conducted their caucuses and submitted their lists of candidates to Town Clerk Christie Myette for the open seats for the upcoming municipal elections, the ballot has been finalized.
Bob ‘The Bike Man’ Charland comes through for local veteran
SOUTHWICK — While combating food insecurity in Southwick, Granville and Tolland, the staff of Our Community Food Pantry knows a thing or two about helping someone who needs a hand up, like a Navy veteran who recently moved to town.
Southwick Historical Society, residents celebrate property closing
SOUTHWICK — Most of those involved in the successful purchase of 10.52-acres of property on College Highway for the Southwick Historical Society gathered on March 29 at Moore Meadows, the property’s chosen name, to thank residents for supporting the purchase during Town Meeting and donors for their financial help.
DPW partners with rain barrel company to help residents conserve water
SOUTHWICK — During a discussion of the Water Commissioners about mandated water restrictions that town residents must deal with each summer, one Commissioner Dave Meczywor suggested the DPW partner with a company to offer rain barrels at reduced rates for water conservation.
Perron drops out of election for Select Board seat
SOUTHWICK — Wanting to spend more time on himself, his family while winding down his law enforcement career, current Select Board Chair Jason Perron will not seek reelection for another three-year term on the board.
WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.
Southwick’s zoning bylaws to get major rewrite this year
SOUTHWICK — The town’s zoning bylaws need an overhaul, and a recent grant provided to the state will get the process started in the next few months.