Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues zoning rewrite hearing
The Southwick Planning Board continued three hearings, including a comprehensive rewrite of the town's zoning bylaw, to September 8.
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Government · Other Committee
Open space panel reelects chair, vice chair, secretary
The Southwick Open Space Land Management Committee reelected its officers and stalled on an erosion-control project after state regulators raised concerns. Chair Connor Fleury, Vice Chair Phil Price and Secretary Martha Kane each won reelection by 3-0 roll calls.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Continues Zoning Code and Two Applications
Planning Board continued its hearing on the town's comprehensive zoning code revision. The Board voted unanimously to postpone its review along with applications for an aircraft parts manufacturing facility and a marijuana cultivation operation, rescheduling all items to September 8.
Government · Open Space Committees
Open Space Committee Plans Preserve Visits and Reviews
Open Space panel discusses three properties' maintenance needs. Southwick's Open Space Land Management Committee met August 11 to address management concerns at Woodland Ridge, North Pond Conservation Area, and Sofinowski Preserve.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Votes for Interboard Code of Conduct
The Southwick Board of Health voted 2-0 to request a townwide code of conduct after a staff email rattled its chair.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Appoints Dozens to Town Boards
Southwick Select Board approved more than 20 board and committee appointments and renewed a weights and measures pact with Westfield.
Government · Conservation
Conservation Commission Approves South Road Erosion Order
The Southwick Conservation Commission voted unanimously to ratify an enforcement order over sediment and fill that washed into a wetland at 5 and 9 South Road.
Government · Select Board
Select Board fills positions on 15 town committees and agencies
Southwick Select Board approves appointment motions for boards and committees. In a series of votes that included most unanimous results and two abstentions from Vice Chair Russ Anderson, the Board filled positions on agricultural, conservation, aging services, cultural, economic development,
Government · Other Committee
Agricultural Commission Approves $950 for Open Farm Day Prep
Southwick Agricultural Commission commits $950 in donated funds to August's Open Farm Day. Volunteer coordinator Inga Hotelling told the board she had raised $1,100 in business donations, with another $600 to $700 expected from Beacon Bank and other sponsors.
Government · Open Space Committees
Open Space Committee Organizes, Charts 10-Year Plan
Southwick's Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee elected Conner Fleury as chair and Phil Price vice chair, with all six members present including commissioners Dennis Clark and Jason Grunwald, Martha Kane of the Open Space and Land Management Committee, and resident representative Jennifer…
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