Government · Other Committee
Southwick Assessors Approve Minutes, Vehicle Abatements
Southwick assessors signal small land value hikes and plan an October business property audit.
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Government · Select Board
Select Board, Health Board Map Out BESS Review
Southwick's Select Board and Board of Health drafted a shared checklist to coordinate how town departments will review battery energy storage system applications.
Government · Conservation
Southwick OKs Office Project, Opens Wetland Case
Southwick Conservation Commission approves a new plumbing-office building and takes over enforcement of a Sam West Road wetland violation.
Government · Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors approves routine warrants and commitments
Southwick assessors approve routine tax warrants and commitments. The Board of Assessors unanimously approved eight motions at its August meeting, including the Motor Vehicle commitment number four; an Agricultural lien for 84 South Loomis; and Amended Sewer Betterment Warrants and Commitments for
Government · Cultural Council
Cultural Council votes to buy ten porch geese
Southwick Cultural Council votes to buy ten porch geese for a 2027 art-show fundraiser. Members approved spending $350 on ten decorative lawn geese, at $35 each, for local artists to paint or dress and raffle off at the Art Show, set for April 24-25, 2027.
Government · Other Committee
Southwick CPC continues inclusive playground review
Southwick's Community Preservation Committee weighs inclusive playground, raises coalition dues.
Government · Other Committee
Southwick EDC backs rail trail grant, zoning review
Southwick's Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to pursue a full slate of short-term goals, from a rail trail grant to a zoning bylaw review.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Renews Fire Chief's Contract
Southwick Select Board renews fire chief's contract and approves reduced early voting hours. Fire Chief Stefanowicz received a three-year contract renewal after what members called extensive back-and-forth negotiations.
Government · Council on Aging
COA files for one-day wine license for ladies' night
Southwick Council on Aging weighs a cheaper Christmas party as it plans a packed fall calendar. Members voted to accept August minutes on a roll call and unanimously approved adjournment.
Government · Other Committee
Lake Panel Updates Boathouse, Dredging Plans
Southwick's Lake Management Committee paused its $90,000 boathouse project in favor of more fundraising, while the police chief sent a shoreline boundary dispute to the state.
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