Southwick Select Board Endorses Motocross Schedule, Advances Lake Protocol and Sign Proposal

Select Board · Meeting of February 2, 2026

Southwick Select Board votes to endorse 2026 motocross schedule and advances lake closure protocol ahead of spring ice-out. The board unanimously approved the 2026 event calendar for the Whip City International Championship motocross venue, where organizer Rick Johnson, appearing via Zoom, reported flat 2025 attendance and highlighted three new 2026 events including the first-ever AMA Massachusetts State Motocross Championship. Dr.

Eric Muller, vice chair of the Lake Management Committee, presented a draft two-flowchart algae response protocol for Congamond Lakes, proposing a lean decision group of five officials and a single official communication channel, with the goal of having the protocol ready before ice-out in March. A proposal for a digital sign at Southwick Regional School, estimated at up to $69,000, was held pending a legal determination on whether PEG cable franchise funds can be used; if not, the project would require a capital vote from all three regional school district communities. The board also assigned Select Board liaisons to volunteer boards and commissions and voted to move the town meeting warrant close date from April 20 to April 17 to avoid the Patriots Day holiday.

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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 2, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.