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Cheever says cameras make a difference at North Pond

Cheever says cameras make a difference at North Pond

SOUTHWICK — Having surveillance cameras in the North Pond Conservation Area to monitor that activities going on there is already making a difference.


Southwick Select Board determines goals for next two years

Southwick Select Board determines goals for next two years

SOUTHWICK — The Select Board met last on Aug. 14 to discuss goals and projects for the next two years, including having a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus stop in town, getting the municipal fiber project off the ground, exploring impact of adopting a residential tax exemption and borrowing for future road repairs.


Southwick resident upset about dog license late fee fines

Southwick resident upset about dog license late fee fines

SOUTHWICK — Bob Polverari, who paid for the construction of the town’s animal control facility with his late wife Barbara, appeared before the Select Board on Aug. 11 with a bone to pick about dog license fee late fines.


Southwick Select Board member responds to spying allegation

Southwick Select Board member responds to spying allegation

SOUTHWICK — Select Board member Russ Anderson responded to allegations made by former Select Board member Joseph Deedy that he had spied on Deedy and potentially violated state election laws during May’s Municipal Election during the board’s meeting on Aug. 11.


Southwick Select Board gets update on CDBG program

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 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 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 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.