Agawam
Agawam councilor to challenge Boldyga
AGAWAM — When Agawam City Councilor Tom Hendrickson announced on Jan. 23 he would challenge incumbent state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga to represent the 3rd Hampden District, it was for several reasons, including the fact that Boldyga is not responsive to his constituents.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Stateline Video Games returns to Agawam with new location
AGAWAM — On Jan. 12, Stateline Video Games made their way back home to Agawam with the opening of a new location at 357 North Westfield St.
Residents ask questions of battery energy storage company
AGAWAM — Agawam residents came to a set of presentations on the proposed Longroad Energy battery storage facility armed with questions and a fair amount of skepticism.
Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project
Two eighth graders — one from Agawam and the other from West Springfield — are among more than 300 teens from around the state who will engage in what has been called “an awe-inspiring” youth-led movement for change through community service.
First phase of Agawam High School ‘topped out’ in traditional ceremony
AGAWAM — A construction worker clipped the loops of two cables, one wrapped around either end of a large white beam, onto the safety hook that dangled from a crane.
Agawam swears in elected officials
AGAWAM - Agawam City Clerk Vincent Gioscia swore in Mayor Christopher Johnson, City Councilors Dino Mercadante, Robert Rossi, George Bitzas, Anthony Suffriti, Edward Borgatti, Anthony Russo, Thomas Hendrickson, Peter McNair and Christine Rickmon, and School Committee members Heather Zielenski, Shelley M. Borgatti-Reed, Wendy Rua, Michael Perry, A.J. Christopher and Dawn DeMatteo on Jan. 5
Pastor pens book on humility and happiness
Daniel Cohen, the newest pastor at the Agawam Congregational Church, is the author of a recently published book on humility, “It’s Not All About You! The Secret Joy of Practical Humility.”
Senior Center creates festive experience with ‘Snowflake Spectacular’
AGAWAM — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Agawam Senior Center, where scores of people were treated to the sights, sounds and experiences of the second annual Snowflake Spectacular.
Historical Association to celebrate nation’s 250th all year long
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is gearing up for a year of celebrations and programs to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
