Southwick
Southwick Select Board gets update on CDBG program
SOUTHWICK — After the Select Board learned last week there is money left over from a Community Block Development Grant that was used to upgrade Bungalow Street, the agency that administers the grant asked the board what it wanted to do with it.
Southwick Select Board approves several road projects for fiscal year 2026
SOUTHWICK — While the Select Board identified and approved several of the road repair projects suggested by the former DPW director in early June, it still needs more information before finalizing the project list for fiscal year 2026.
Southwick School Committee member Erika Emmelmann resigns
SOUTHWICK — The School Committee has an opening after announcing that Erika Emmelmann recently resigned.
Former Southwick board member alleges spying
SOUTHWICK — During the Select Board meeting on July 28, former member Joseph Deedy suggested that current board member Russ Anderson is spying on him using Town Hall security camera footage and requested a public investigation to determine if his allegations are true.
Southwick Planning Board approves two business site plans
SOUTHWICK — With practically no comments, the Planning Board approved a site plan for a self-storage facility on College Highway and a change of use for the former King Brothers Decorating Center, also on College Highway.
Southwick Select Board puts off making decision on 2025-26 road repair projects
SOUTHWICK — When the Select Board last met, its was given by the former DPW director a list of road projects and asked to prioritize them, but they decided to hold off on a final decision until they get more information.
Southwick Ag Commission is again hosting Open Farm Day in August
SOUTHWICK — For the third consecutive year, the town’s Agricultural Commission is organizing its annual Open Farm Day, which has quickly become one of the summer’s “go to” events in town.
Board to consider using AI to assess conditions of Southwick’s roads
SOUTHWICK — With the town needing to hire a new DPW director and the prospect of asking Town Meeting to authorize up to $20 million for road repairs, Select Board member Russell Anderson suggested hiring a new vendor that can assess the condition of every road in town using artificial intelligence.
Southwick Water Commission clarifies rule to qualify for elderly rate
SOUTHWICK — At the urging of Southwick’s DPW Officer Manager Beryl Wagner, the Water Commission changed how it will define permanent residency for the elderly who apply for the lower elderly water rate.
Food pantry releases video to reaffirm its mission and needs
SOUTHWICK — With the need growing in town, Granville, and Tolland for food assistance, Our Community Food Pantry has released an educational video to explain its mission, needs, and reaffirm to the community it is a standalone organization that relies solely on the charity of those who want to make a difference for those who are less fortunate.