Southwick Park and Recreation Committee Re-Elects Chair Amid Workload Concerns
Southwick's Park and Recreation Committee re-elected its chair and flagged a beach staffing shortage at its July 9 meeting.
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Southwick Board of Health Votes to Engage Food Consultant, Launch Facebook Education Page
Southwick Board of Health hears legal case for active BESS oversight role as solar project nears.
Southwick Select Board Appoints Planning Board Member, Approves $38,200 in Year-End Transfers
Southwick Select Board fills Planning Board vacancy, approves $38,200 in year-end transfers, and moves to address vacation liability.
Southwick Conservation Commission Issues Erosion Orders, Tables Mountain Road Shoreline Hearing
Southwick Conservation Commission ordered emergency erosion controls at a Congamond Lakes island property and cleared hazardous tree removal at a Silvergrass Lane home during its July 6 hybrid meeting.
Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026
SOUTHWICK — This column carries notices for one Southwick-resident obituary published this week, with arrangements through Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation.
Judith A. Olbris, 84, of Southwick, died June 22, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Stephen C. Olbris; her children, Eric Olbris and Gwendolyn Whitehurst (John); and her
Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026
One Southwick obituary this week: Olbris, Judith A., age 84, who died June 22, 2026; arrangements are under the care of Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation, with visitation scheduled June 30 at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home.
Southwick Lake Management Committee questions authority behind dam reconstruction project
Southwick's Lake Management Committee raised questions about whether the town has authority to approve a dam reconstruction at 159 Feeding Hills Road, as the project's engineer missed a November 2025 completion deadline and promised a revised schedule by July 3.
Southwick Finance Committee approves package of FY 2026 year-end transfers unanimously
Southwick Finance Committee approves year-end departmental transfers and names acting leadership ahead of June 30 close.
Southwick Board of Assessors Approves FY 2027 Warrants, Plans Cyclical Inspection RFP
Southwick Board of Assessors approves FY 2027 warrant package and begins planning for long-deferred cyclical property inspection program.
Southwick Select Board Executes WGI Tax Deal, Hears Master Plan Year-One Report
Southwick Select Board executes WGI tax increment financing deal and clears eight votes at June 22 meeting.