- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Finance Committee recently convened to address a series of town maintenance and upgrade requests, leading to the approval of significant expenditures, including the upgrade of fire department plumbing, the purchase of patrol rifles for the police department, and the replacement of a non-functional HVAC unit at the library.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/8/24
- 05/10/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Finance Committee recently convened to deliberate on a series of critical articles that stand to shape the town’s fiscal landscape. Among the topics were roadway construction, the annual budget, departmental spending limits, the regional school district budget, and the opiate settlement special revenue fund. These discussions appear to have significant repercussions for the town’s financial management and services.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to address infrastructure needs, the Southwick Finance Committee convened on April 30th, engaging in a series of discussions that centered on the fiscal year 2025 budget and the allocation of funds for significant town projects. The committee delved into the details of the proposed $18 million expenditure for road improvements, a topic that generated considerable debate due to its impact on the town’s finances and its potential funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/26/24
- 03/27/2024
- 118 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Southwick Finance Committee tackled the critical condition of the town’s roads, proposing a substantial $20-30 million bonding to restore them to a functional state. This issue took center stage as roads are a vital factor for attracting new businesses and residents. The meeting also saw discussions on various other budget allocations, including the potential purchase of a new zero-turn mower, police cruisers, and a roll-off truck, amidst debates on maintaining financial discipline.