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Open Space Committee tackles invasive vines, poison ivy control, and survey work.

Southwick's Open Space Land Management Committee approved March meeting minutes and addressed maintenance at Sofinowski Preserve and Woodland Ridge properties. Chair Conner Fleury reported that Committee Member Martha Kane will replace two damaged bird boxes at Sofinowski by week's end, and the

Finance Committee advances FY2027 budget review with full consensus

Southwick Finance Committee reaches consensus on FY2027 budget. The committee unanimously approved a $2,200 reserve fund transfer to the Library for additional fuel costs during its March 31 hybrid meeting, led by Chairman Joseph Deedy. Town Accountant Laura Fletcher and Assistant Town Accountant

Select Board approves lake treatment contract and health insurance withdrawal.

Southwick Select Board backs invasive species management contract and municipal health insurance exit. The board unanimously approved Solitude's three-year service contract for lake treatment at $30,000 per calendar year, with costs shared by Suffield and Citizens Restoring Congamond under the DCR

Planning Board approves permits for Crepes Tea House gazebo expansion.

Planning Board approves five permits for Crepes Tea House gazebo structure. The board unanimously granted a Special Permit, Site Plan Approval, Wellhead Protection District Special Permit, Nonconforming Use Special Permit, and Flood Hazard and Wetlands District Special Permit for the 157 Feeding

Board cancels Master Plan Committee line item, opts for business tax incentives

Board of Assessors shifts strategy, cancels Master Plan Committee to fund business tax incentives. The Board voted March 23 to cancel the Master Plan Committee line item in favor of implementing a tax incentive program for existing businesses, following Director of Assessment Randall Austin's