Southwick
Southwick splash pad work now on schedule for October
SOUTHWICK — The installation of the Whalley Park splash pad is expected to begin in six to eight weeks, after the town planner recently agreed to oversee the project.
Commission responds to issues at North Pond Conservation Area
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission implemented several measures during its meeting on Aug. 5 in an attempt to reduce the continued overuse of the area for active, not passive, recreation to comply with the conservation restriction placed on the North Pond Conservation Area by the state.
Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions
SOUTHWICK — Southwick has reinstated its outdoor water use restrictions, the DPW announced on July 30.
Task force proposed to stop misuse of North Pond parcel
SOUTHWICK — Meeting for the second time since a brawl between visitors and neighbors just outside the North Pond Conservation Area, the Select Board on July 22 discussed forming a task force to address misuse of the property.
Sewer users may face rate hikes this year of 45% or greater
SOUTHWICK — It’s a warning that Public Works Director Randy Brown provides the Select Board every summer: sewer user fees are not keeping up with the amount of money needed for the town to operate its sewer system which is forcing the town to rely on all its taxpayers to subsidize its operation.
Southwick brawl renews call to stop parties at North Pond
SOUTHWICK — With the increasing number of complaints about improper activities at the North Pond Conservation Area over the last few months, culminating in a street brawl on July 13, the Select Board has temporarily closed the parking area, and the Conservation Commission is considering options to reduce the number of people using it for active, not passive, recreation.
Southwick cannabis permit applicant drops out, leaves 4 finalists
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick resident who was the only marijuana retailer permit applicant not to be named a finalist decided on July 16 to withdraw his application. James Jaron, who also owns Holyoke Cannabis and had proposed a business to be called The Southwick...
Southwick’s new COA director has years of experience with seniors
SOUTHWICK — After interviewing three candidates to serve as the director of the town’s Council on Aging, the Select Board on July 15 selected longtime town employee Lisa Anderson. “We wholeheartedly endorse Lisa,” said Paula LeBlanc, the chair of the COA, when...
Farm Day returning with new sites in Southwick, Granville
SOUTHWICK — Folks who want to see farming up close will get their chance in August when the town’s Agricultural Commission hosts its second annual Farm Day.
Southwick rescinds restrictions on outdoor water use
SOUTHWICK — Restrictions on outdoor water use in town were lifted July 9, according to Public Works Director Randy Brown. “We had seven consecutive days with the flows above 174 cubic feet per second,” Brown said that day, referring to the Westfield River. On June...