DPW Director Randy Brown gave an update on the water meter project. (WNG File Photo)
SOUTHWICK – The water meter project is continuing to progress through the town. The contractor, East National Water, is still working on the third region, which is the Northeast section of town. That section includes the neighborhoods of Foster Rd., North Longyard Rd., sections of Feeding Hills Rd., and all neighborhoods off of those main roads.
According to DPW Director Randy Brown, East National Water is almost done with region three and may be moving onto region four at some point in February.
“We want to see how the next couple of weeks go,” said Brown.
The fourth region of town is the Northern section, which consists of streets off of Rt. 10 and 202 College Hwy near Southwick Country Club, as well as streets north of Feeding Hills Rd.
Brown says that he hopes that the entire water meter project will be finished in the spring.
“There’s a lot to do but if the contractor is devoted,” said Brown. “They’ll get most of it done.”
When The Westfield News first reported on the water meter project last September it was noted that the current meters at the residences are up to 20 years old. At a town meeting two years ago, Brown was able to secure locally appropriated funds of up to $1.4 million for this project.
It is mandatory that every home throughout Southwick gets their old water meter replaced with a new one meaning up to 2,600 water meters will be installed in total.
If a resident is aware that their region is up to get their meter replaced, they can make an appointment with East National Water at (800)-252-8556. Any questions or thoughts for the DPW, Brown can be reached at 413-569-3040, ext. 308.
