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Southwick Health Department to monitor air quality in town

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SOUTHWICK — In an attempt to understand why a lot of students in the district’s schools have been diagnosed with asthma, the town’s interim health director asked the Select Board to approve a grant to purchase and install three sensors in town to monitor air quality.“I’ve been talking a lot with the school district’s nurse, and they are seeing a lot of kids with asthma,” said interim Health Director Caileen Simonds at the board’s meeting Monday.Air Quality · Southwick Read Article

Southwick Company to Pay $2 Million to Settle PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

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A Southwick-based company has agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan meant for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.PPP · Southwick See the Story

Master Plan Implementation Committee chair makes first formal presentation to Select Board

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SOUTHWICK — Education and outreach were two themes that came out of a presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, which updated the Select Board on what master plan goals have been reached since the committee was established.“The end result was, everyone was in agreement that education was the goal. There’s a lot of [what] you called clutter in some of those recommendations, and that’s what I’ve been trying to stress t…Southwick · Southwick Read Article

Southwick tax rate drops by over $1.15 to $14.42

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SOUTHWICK — With the total value of the town’s commercial and residential properties increasing to a whopping $171,251 from fiscal year 2025 and the tax rate dropping from $15.57 to $14.42 per $1,000 of a property’s value, the average homeowner will see an increase in their tax by about $102 annually or $8.51 each month.Southwick · Southwick Read Article

Select Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channel - The Reminder

Select Board member Russ Anderson proposed overhauling Channel 15, the town’s public access channel it shares with Westfield. He said residents could expect these accomplishments if his proposal is adopted.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SOUTHWICK — Recognizing that local media outlets don’t cover the town like years past, Select Board member Russ Anderson wants to overhaul how the town utilizes its public access channel. He proposed a three…Southwick · Southwick Read Article

Southwick Planning Board fast tracks effort to establish moratorium on renewable energy systems

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SOUTHWICK – Despite some reservations by members of the Planning Board, it unanimously approved requesting the Select Board to allow it to schedule the required public hearings needed to add a moratorium on renewable energy systems to the town’s bylaws. The hope is to have the request appear as a warrant article at the Special Town Meeting on Jan. 13.“I think there [are] some concerns with how we’re going to put it out, when it starts, how far i…Renewable Energy · Southwick Read Article

Jimmy Fund WMass Classic Surpasses $500,000 Raised for Dana-Farber

SOUTHWICK — The Jimmy Fund WMass Classic, presented by Quality Beverage and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year, marking a powerful milestone of generosity, community partnership, and steadfast commitment to the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In its five years, the golf tournament has raised more than $500,000, fueling groundbreaking cancer research and compassionate patient care. The Jim…Mercedes · Southwick Read Article

Dancer’s road to recovery leads to newfound outlook on life and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ experience

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SOUTHWICK – What started as a difficult injury experience for a Southwick Regional School senior and lifelong dancer eventually ended in a story of perseverance and a backstage appearance on “Dancing With the Stars.”Southwick · Southwick Read Article

Southwick Select Board member wants to rethink town’s public access channel

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Recognizing that local media outlets don’t cover Southwick as it has in years past, Select Board member Russ Anderson wants to overhaul how the town utilizes its public access channel and proposed a three-phase plan that would explore a partnership with the school district and using equipment the town already owns to create town-focused content.Southwick · Southwick Read Article

Southwick educating residents about water quality - The Reminder

SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners. “This tells me that slightly more than one quarter of the population believed the water is unacceptable from a quality standpoint,” said MPIC Chair N…Southwick · Southwick Read Article

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Southwick Health Department to monitor air quality in town

Southwick Company to Pay $2 Million to Settle PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

Master Plan Implementation Committee chair makes first formal presentation to Select Board

Southwick tax rate drops by over $1.15 to $14.42

Select Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channel - The Reminder

Southwick Planning Board fast tracks effort to establish moratorium on renewable energy systems

Jimmy Fund WMass Classic Surpasses $500,000 Raised for Dana-Farber

Dancer’s road to recovery leads to newfound outlook on life and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ experience

Southwick Select Board member wants to rethink town’s public access channel

Southwick educating residents about water quality - The Reminder

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Southwick Health Department to monitor air quality in town

Southwick Company to Pay $2 Million to Settle PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

Master Plan Implementation Committee chair makes first formal presentation to Select Board

Southwick tax rate drops by over $1.15 to $14.42

Select Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channel - The Reminder

Southwick Planning Board fast tracks effort to establish moratorium on renewable energy systems

Jimmy Fund WMass Classic Surpasses $500,000 Raised for Dana-Farber

Dancer’s road to recovery leads to newfound outlook on life and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ experience

Southwick Select Board member wants to rethink town’s public access channel

Southwick educating residents about water quality - The Reminder

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