Southampton police warn residents of mail scam

SOUTHAMPTON - The police are alerting residents of a mail scam, touting a fictitious lottery sweepstakes prize, which found its way to a number of Southampton mail boxes earlier this week

Police Chief David Silvernail said that a resident that was suspicious of the mailing reported the incident to the police department on Monday.

Irene Stuart, avid golfer

SOUTHAMPTON - Irene Stuart, 85, of Southampton died Sunday March 14, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.

Found bullet prompts search at school in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON - A live bullet found on the sidewalk near the entrance to the William E. Norris Elementary School prompted a full-scale search of the property for a firearm and a police response on Tuesday morning. No firearm was found.

A parent found and reported the bullet to Principal William Collins, who called the Police Department for assistance at around 9 a.m.

Not so transparent? Local officials lag on releasing closed-session records

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As local governments post more information on Web sites in the name of transparency, including reams of agendas and meeting minutes, records of closed-door deliberations remain notably absent. Instead, they stay under wraps in filing cabinets of municipal offices - often for years. Closed-session meeting minutes remain hidden from the public in several area communities long after the lawful purpose for holding those sessions has ended, a Gazette review of minutes in five cities and towns finds.
--Strengthened Open Meeting Law goes into effect July 1

Southampton firm fined for violating state wage laws

SOUTHAMPTON - Industrial Mechanical Insulation Corp., a local contracting company, has been ordered by Attorney General Martha Coakley to pay over $16,000 in restitution and $2,000 in fines for violating the state's wage and hours laws.

Survey polls Southampton residents for master plan

SOUTHAMPTON - Residents can voice their opinions on issues and goals for the town as part of the Southampton Master Plan Committee's invitation to residents to complete a 35-question survey.

Results of the survey will be used to develop a comprehensive Master Plan to guide decision-making in Southampton for the next 10 to 20 years.

Survey polls Southampton residents for master plan

SOUTHAMPTON - Residents can voice their opinions on issues and goals for the town as part of the Southampton Master Plan Committee's invitation to residents to complete a 35-question survey.

Results of the survey will be used to develop a comprehensive Master Plan to guide decision making in Southampton for the next 10 to 20 years.