Southwick Agricultural Commission Declines 61A Land Purchase, Names New Secretary
Southwick Agricultural Commission votes unanimously to pass on a Chapter 61A farmland parcel.
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Southwick Agricultural Commission Declines Right of First Refusal on Chapter 61A Parcel
SOUTHWICK — June 10, 2026 — Southwick Agricultural Commission unanimously declines right of first refusal on a Chapter 61A parcel and adds two prospective members. The commission voted at its June 10 meeting to waive the town's statutory right on a property that Chair — identified in the meeting but not
Southwick Agricultural Commission Declines Right of First Refusal on Chapter 61A Parcel
SOUTHWICK — June 10, 2026 — Southwick Agricultural Commission unanimously declines right of first refusal on a Chapter 61A parcel and adds two prospective members. The commission voted at its June 10 meeting to waive the town's statutory right on a property that Chair — identified in the meeting but not
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
Southwick Master Plan Panel Reports 17 of 20 Action Items Approved, Confronts Records Gap
SOUTHWICK — June 2, 2026 — Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee reviewed historic preservation priorities and confronted a years-long gap in its official meeting records at its June 2 meeting. A member substituting for regular chair Dave Spina reported that 17 of the first 20 master plan action items
Southwick Board of Health Blocks Tulhamer Lane Building Permit Until New Septic System Designed
SOUTHWICK — June 2, 2026 — Southwick Board of Health unanimously blocks building permit on Tulhamer Lane, citing septic system in groundwater. The board voted three to zero at its June 2 meeting to require property owner Anatoly Odishov to submit new septic plans — including a newly designed system — before the health
Southwick Select Board Reorganizes, Sets Transfer Station Fees and Hires Police Officer
SOUTHWICK — June 1, 2026 — Southwick Select Board reorganizes, hires a police officer, and raises transfer station sticker fees to $195. The board elected Doug Moglin as chair, Russ Anderson as vice chair, and Joe Deedy as clerk in its first meeting following the spring town election, then voted 3-0