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• Cliff Clark | The Westfield News | cclark@thereminder.com

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-phase plan that would explore a partnership with the school district and use equipment the town already owns to create town-focused content.

“What will we accomplish? We’ll rebuild a Southwick-first, programming model, create original community-focused content, increase transparency and message consistency, and use existing assets more effectively,” Anderson said during the board’s meeting Monday night during a PowerPoint presentation of his proposal.

Referring to the late, former executive director of Channel 15, Anderson added, “As Art Boissonnault said, ‘let the people know what’s going on in town.’ And that’s as simple as it is, and that should be our goal.”

https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/12/select-board-member-wants-to-rethink-towns-public-access-channel.html 

 

Ashburnham MA top earner Employee	Job Title	FY 2023 Earnings
Brian Doheny	Town Administrator	163,291.60
Brooke Czasnowski	Assistant General Manager AMLP	151,880.40
Christopher Conrad	Police Chief	145,089.76
Wade Wright	Sergeant	141,195.89
Jeffrey Schrecke	Working Foreman AMLP	138,773.50
Andrew Devoll	Fire/EMT	136,711.50
Gregory Gushlaw	Sergeant	133,569.11
Brian Rosengren	Sergeant	132,829.27
Jordan Gendron	Lineman 1st Class AMLP	125,463.87
Jeremy Holmes	Lead Lineman AMLP	125,032.77
Matthew Wilson	Lead Lineman AMLP	124,729.26
Kevin Sullivan	General Manager AMLP	123,554.24
John Boucher	Police Lieutenant	121,828.44
Jason Bourgeois	Patrol Officer	113,313.78
Quinn Smith	Patrol Officer	112,200.54
Les Holgerson	Patrol Officer	107,352.95
Robert Siano	Patrol Officer	106,179.99
Michael Wilson	Fire/EMT	105,843.07
Michael Amann	Patrol Officer	104,336.13
Jonathan Kinney	Fire/EMT	103,427.49

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 NRSD Roof repair/replacement.

Why are we asking for roof repairs? Based on the Existing Roof Conditions & Schematic Design report, the overall conditions of the Narragansett Middle and High School facilities show extensive aging, deterioration, and moisture-related damage across multiple building systems. The roofs exhibit worn membranes, failing flashing, loose or corroded fasteners, compromised sealants, and ineffective drainage elements, all of which increase the likelihood of water infiltration. There are 35 separate leaks throughout the building. Exterior façades, including metal panels and trim, show corrosion, dents, sealant failure, and surface degradation, while interior spaces display staining, damaged finishes, and substrate deterioration consistent with ongoing leaks and prolonged exposure to moisture. Corresponding repairs identified in the report include replacing damaged or deteriorated roof flashings and accessories, addressing corrosion and fastener failures, and restoring or fully replacing roof membrane sections where performance is compromised. The exterior envelope requires re-sealing joints, replacing failed or rusting metal components, repairing damaged panels, and improving water-management details to prevent further infiltration. Interior areas affected by leaks will require removal and replacement of damaged finishes and substrates once the envelope issues are resolved. Together, these repairs are necessary to restore watertightness, stabilize the facilities, prevent structural and material degradation, and extend the useful life of the buildings.