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
Southwick Lake Management Committee advances invasive treatment, schedules Congamond flooding solutions meeting. The committee unanimously approved its August 27 minutes at a September 10 meeting. Solitude treated Middle Pond and South Pond for invasive hydrilla on September 1. A public meeting is
Park Commission backs proposed bike-pedestrian connector linking rail trail to town center. The Park and Recreation Commission expressed support for a 0.27-mile route through Christ Lutheran Church property connecting the existing rail trail to the town center near College Highway.
Southwick open space committee unanimously votes to defer four Master Plan action items. Committee Chair Conner Fleury led the vote as the committee shifts focus to revising the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. Martha Kane, the committee's clerk, will draft a formal deferral request to the
Southwick Select Board designates German Shepherd a nuisance dog and refers matter to court. Vice-Chair Russ Anderson moved to deem the dog at 5 Coyote Glen a nuisance after the board found owners violated a prior agreement, citing repeated roaming and a July incident when both dogs entered a
Lake Management Committee schedules October public forum to unveil Congamond flooding solutions. The committee confirmed a public meeting for October 20 or 21 at Town Hall to present four proposed solutions to chronic Congamond flooding, with participation expected from state and local officials.
Southwick's Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee provided feedback on a draft public survey intended to gather resident input on recreational priorities.
Southwick assessors approve multiple warrants, betterments, and liens at Monday meeting. The Board of Assessors approved routine administrative items, including Motor Vehicle commitment number four, an Agricultural lien for 84 South Loomis, and Amended Sewer Betterment Warrants and Commitments for