Dave Watkins

Southwick's Open Space and Land Management Committee questioned whether a newly established Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will be a permanent body rather than the temporary ad hoc committee members say they had been told to expect.

Southwick Board of Assessors hears waterfront lot dispute, approves routine abatements and lien transfer.

Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved variances for two lakeside properties at its April 27 meeting.

Southwick's Lake Management Committee learned that restoring Congamond Lakes' historic outlets could cost up to $200 million and would not solve the flooding problem.

Southwick's Master Plan Implementation Committee voted unanimously nine times at its April 22 meeting, canceling two climate-related action items and pushing the total count of completed master plan actions to 20.

Southwick's Economic Development Commission moved closer to a Complete Streets policy adoption and began laying groundwork for a formal Tax Increment Financing framework at its April 15 meeting.