Government

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.

Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals continues long-stalled Berkshire Avenue variance petition to June 8.

Southwick's Lake Management Committee raised boat-ramp launch fees from $8 to $10 and set a May 18 target for removing a sunken truck from Middle Pond.

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.