Agawam
ACAA to host annual art festival on Aug. 23 and 24
AGAWAM — Agawam Community Artists and Artisans is hosting its fifth annual Pioneer Valley Art Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, at the Polish American Club, 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local author shifts focus to paranormal mysteries
AGAWAM — Judy Cosby was 13 when her parents gave her a journal for Christmas. It inspired her to put into writing a promise to someday write a book and become a published author.
Agawam ballot takes shape ahead of fall election
AGAWAM — Mayor, City Council and School Committee are all up for election this fall, and several candidates have already submitted their papers to be eligible.
Johnson shares project updates with Agawam City Council
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson provided a bevy of updates to the Agawam City Council during its Aug. 4 regular meeting, including where the town stands on major undertakings.
Fire departments’ kickball game to support MDA
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A decades-long charity event is sustaining its mission with a new look.
Not your average bakery: a baker’s take on gluten free cuisine
AGAWAM — If you’re craving something good to eat in the neighborhood but have dietary restrictions, well, not to worry because there’s a new place at 360 North Westfield St., that is worth checking out.
Agawam City Council approves resolution for battery storage facility
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council officially approved a resolution in support of a state bill that, if passed, would require local legislative approval of a battery storage facility before it can be built in that community.
Agawam National Night Out takes place on July 25
AGAWAM — The Agawam Police Department and its community partners will be hosting Agawam Night Out on Friday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at School Street Park.
Agawam High School project still on time, budget
AGAWAM — A few weeks after the official groundbreaking ceremony, Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson said the Agawam High School project is still on time and on budget.
Agawam educators OK contract with 8% salary hike
AGAWAM — Just days before the start of their summer break, Agawam teachers and education support paraprofessionals overwhelmingly approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.
