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

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.

Southwick Library Trustees Approve Minutes, Flag Fuel Budget Shortfall

Southwick Library trustees grappled with a near-depleted fuel budget and a trustee vacancy at their June 9 meeting.

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

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.

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

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.

Southwick Master Plan Panel Reports 17 of 20 Action Items Approved, Confronts Records Gap

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.

Southwick Board of Health Blocks Tulhamer Lane Building Permit Until New Septic System Designed

Southwick Board of Health unanimously blocks building permit on Tulhamer Lane, citing septic system in groundwater.

Southwick Select Board Reorganizes, Sets Transfer Station Fees and Hires Police Officer

Southwick Select Board reorganizes, hires a police officer, and raises transfer station sticker fees to $195.

Southwick Conservation Commission Approves South Loomis Subdivision Stormwater Plan With $15,000 Bond

Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management plan for a four-lot subdivision at 6 South Loomis Street, setting a $15,000 performance bond.

Southwick Lake Panel Unanimously Approves $67,754 Hydrilla Grant Contract

Southwick Lake Management Committee approves $67,754 hydrilla grant in year three of invasive-plant program.

Southwick Master Plan Panel Closes First Action Item, Forwarding to Select Board

Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee unanimously closed its first tracked action item at a May 27 hybrid meeting.

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