By Dave Watkins in News — 06 Oct 2026

Select Board tables CAO contract revote

Zoning board rules on Route 202 plumbing shop. Southwick's Zoning Board of Appeals considered two variance requests for a new SG Plumbing and Heating shop at 591 College Highway, after a member recused himself over a longtime business tie to owner Steve Brushette and a commenter flagged traffic on the busy corridor.Southwick News
Select Board revisits CAO contract after recusal snag. Southwick's Select Board tabled a revote on the CAO's contract extension after a member cited an Ethics Commission bar on joining the evaluation, even though town counsel said the original vote already stood. The board also handled pavement funding, contractor rates, and licensing items.Southwick News
Open space panel can't fund Woodland Ridge meadow cleanup. Southwick's Open Space Land Management and Planning Committee told Woodland Ridge residents the town can't fund mowing and invasive-plant removal on their overgrown common land, suggesting homeowners form an association to pay for it themselves.Southwick News
Master plan panel debates credit for canceled goals. Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee debated whether a department should get credit for canceling an unfinished goal rather than reporting it as a missed target, worried the distinction could tempt departments to cancel work instead of flagging a miss.Southwick News

Mon, Oct 12: Town offices closed for Columbus Day. Southwick town offices and schools are closed Monday, October 12, for the Columbus Day holiday, according to the town's official calendar.Town of Southwick

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