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- Hampden County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 157 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Southwick Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions about the Sunnyside Ranch subdivision, where residents expressed concerns over the potential release of subdivision infrastructure security. Public comments highlighted discrepancies in the subdivision’s development, with residents opposing the release of security until all necessary improvements were completed. This contentious issue revealed broader concerns about safety, compliance, and accountability within the development.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/24/25
- 06/25/2025
- 176 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Southwick Planning Board meeting, a debate unfolded over the release of developer obligations concerning infrastructure improvements in the Sunnyside Ranch Estates subdivision. Residents, led by Mark Fulkill, a homeowner representative, conveyed frustration over the town’s consideration to absolve developers from their commitments to road repairs. Fulkill highlighted that homeowners had collectively incurred over $11,000 in expenses for safety issues linked to substandard road construction, resulting in two significant injuries. He criticized the town for allegedly releasing the covenant without proper inspections or documentation confirming the completion of required work, referencing multiple engineer reports indicating the absence of necessary top coat applications. Fulkill urged the board to reconsider their stance, emphasizing the need for the town to assist residents in recovering these costs.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/29/25
- 04/30/2025
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: During the Southwick Planning Board meeting on April 29, 2025, the board tackled several issues, including the regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and a contentious signage proposal from Dollar General. Discussions were detailed and lengthy.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Planning Board convened to address several issues, including significant amendments to the site plan review and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaws, as well as discussions on water resource protection and infrastructure projects.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/11/25
- 03/12/2025
- 61 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Planning Board meeting featured discussions around the Grapes Tea House application and the conversion of existing structures into accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The board postponed a decision on the Grapes Tea House due to a recusal that resulted in insufficient votes, while also addressing the complexities of ADU regulations and a proposed retail marijuana establishment.
