Government · Other Committee
Panel Halts Driveway Sign-Off Over Unpermitted Clearing
Hampden Conservation Commission holds up a driveway permit after builders cleared trees near wetlands without approval.
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Government · Other Committee
Lake panel votes to split Open Space Plan item
The Southwick Lake Management Committee voted 7-0 to split a state Open Space Plan deadline tied to Congamond Lakes restoration, separating a near-term repair item from a longer-range dredging question.
Government · Other Committee
Committee Weighs Sale, Partnership or Demolition of Town House
Hampden panel debates selling, partnering out or funding the vacant old Town House, calls demolition a last resort.
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Committee reports record $40,000 motocross revenue
The Southwick Parks and Recreation Committee reported its motocross fundraiser topped $40,000 for the first time, with proceeds set to support the park's operating budget. Members said excavation has begun on new pickleball courts, expected to take two to three months.
Government · Other Committee
Open space panel reelects chair, vice chair, secretary
The Southwick Open Space Land Management Committee reelected its officers and stalled on an erosion-control project after state regulators raised concerns. Chair Connor Fleury, Vice Chair Phil Price and Secretary Martha Kane each won reelection by 3-0 roll calls.
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Agricultural Commission Approves $950 for Open Farm Day Prep
Southwick Agricultural Commission commits $950 in donated funds to August's Open Farm Day. Volunteer coordinator Inga Hotelling told the board she had raised $1,100 in business donations, with another $600 to $700 expected from Beacon Bank and other sponsors.
Government · Other Committee
Southwick open space panel elects Phil Price vice chair
Southwick's Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee elected Phil Price as vice chair and set a July-through-October schedule to rewrite the town's 10-year plan.
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Southwick Board of Appeals Approves Minutes, Recaps Contested Ruling
Southwick Board of Appeals recaps fallout from a contested notification dispute at 351 North Loomis.
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Hampden panel votes to bring in AI students
Hampden's Old Town House Committee votes to recruit AI-savvy Wilbraham High School students for building reuse research.
Government · Other Committee
Southwick Board of Assessors Reorganizes, Approves Six Routine Warrants in Brief July Meeting
Southwick Board of Assessors reorganized and approved six routine warrants at its July 20 meeting with only two of four members present. Dean Brown was elected chair, John Cain, absent, was named vice chair, and Dean Horacek was named clerk, all on 2-0 votes.
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