Southwick Park and Rec Opens Spring Season Amid Staffing Changes and Board Vacancy

Other Committee · Meeting of April 8, 2026

Southwick Park and Recreation Commission reviews spring startup items and a board vacancy at April 8 meeting. Pickleball construction bids are set to open April 14 at 2 p.m. after two prior postponements, with the number of bidders unknown. Parks are open for baseball season with one maintenance worker on staff and a second hire expected by mid-April; a candidate named John has already begun field cleanup.

The commission discussed a board vacancy left by the resignation of a member identified only as Rick, noting that if a replacement is not found within 30 days, the appointment must go before the Select Board jointly. A lighting vendor has met with staff about converting park lights to LEDs but no quote has been returned. The Friends of the Rail Trail group is reportedly considering disbanding in June after failing to recruit new members, shifting to an informal model for future cleanup events.

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Source: the Other Committee meeting of April 8, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.