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Westfield Council Reviews $2 Million Public Works Cut, Transfer Station Technology Push

Westfield's City Council finance subcommittee reviewed department budgets across public works Monday, focusing on a $2 million spending cut ordered by the mayor and a push to modernize transfer station access controls.

Southwick Launches Open Space Plan Update with State Grant Planners on Board

SOUTHWICK — June 9, 2026 — Southwick's Open Space Land Management Committee launched its Open Space and Recreation Plan update at a June 9 meeting, welcoming Pioneer Valley Planning Commission planners Derek Strahan and Mimi Keflin to lead the project. The grant supporting the effort totals roughly $25,000, split

Southwick Library Trustees Approve Minutes, Flag Fuel Budget Shortfall

SOUTHWICK — June 9, 2026 — Southwick Library trustees grappled with a near-depleted fuel budget and a trustee vacancy at their June 9 meeting. With roughly three weeks left in the fiscal year, the library's fuel line held only $768.30 after town accountant Laura transferred $350 from the

Southwick Hires Parks and Rec Director, Awards $478,898 Pickleball Court Contract

SOUTHWICK — June 8, 2026 — Southwick Select Board unanimously hired a new Parks and Recreation director and awarded a nearly $479,000 construction contract for pickleball courts at Wally Park at its June 8 meeting. The board voted 3-0 to appoint Kristen Gibson, a travel agent and Southwick parent who

Southwick Council on Aging Logs $2,200 in Grants, Restructures Staff Position

SOUTHWICK — June 8, 2026 — Southwick Council on Aging reports $2,200 in new grants and restructures a staff position. At the June 8 meeting, Director Lisa reported receipt of a $1,500 Sarah Gillette grant and a $700 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant designated for a live music performer. A staff

Palmer Select Board Approves $125,900 Sewer Engineering Contract, Adopts 2027 Retiree Insurance Change

PALMER — June 8, 2026 — Palmer Select Board approves sewer engineering contract and advances electricity aggregation program at June 8 meeting. The board voted unanimously to transfer $125,900 from sewer surplus to fund engineering and design for the Shearer Street sewer replacement project, a 32-week effort by Tighe and

Palmer Select Board Approves $125,900 Sewer Engineering Contract, Adopts 2027 Retiree Insurance Change

PALMER — June 8, 2026 — Palmer Select Board approves sewer engineering contract and advances electricity aggregation program at June 8 meeting. The board voted unanimously to transfer $125,900 from sewer surplus to fund engineering and design for the Shearer Street sewer replacement project, a 32-week effort by Tighe and

Palmer Select Board Approves $125,900 Sewer Engineering Contract, Adopts 2027 Retiree Insurance Change

PALMER — June 8, 2026 — Palmer Select Board approves sewer engineering contract and advances electricity aggregation program at June 8 meeting. The board voted unanimously to transfer $125,900 from sewer surplus to fund engineering and design for the Shearer Street sewer replacement project, a 32-week effort by Tighe and

Hampden Select Board Clears Five-Bay Fire Station for Bidding Process

HAMPDEN — June 8, 2026 — Hampden Select Board authorizes fire station bid documents, approves $1.45 million water borrowing in busy June 8 session. The board voted unanimously to direct the building committee and its architects to finalize bid documents for a five-bay metal-frame fire station addition to be

Blandford Select Board Authorizes Bridge Engineering Review, Hears Cemetery Alarm

BLANDFORD — June 8, 2026 — Blandford Select Board authorizes bridge engineering review and hears sustained public appeal on cemetery conditions. The board voted unanimously Monday to reappoint Robert Holmes as interim highway laborer and Nathan Sperry as state inspector of animals, both for terms running July 1, 2026 through June 30,

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