Agawam
Agawam mayor calls HS costs unavoidable, sewer plans unrealistic
AGAWAM — The City Council this month voted to approve Mayor Christopher Johnson’s Capital Improvement Plan, which includes new elementary school roofs, intersection improvements and the high school building project. “I tried to simplify the plan from prior years,”...
Painting parties introduce new artists, support food pantries
Since December, the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans have been hosting “paint and sip”-style workshops to raise money for local food banks. Known as “Art with a Heart,” ACAA President Ceil Rossi described them as a “two-and-a-half-hour paint party.”
American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day
SPRINGFIELD — American International College hosted a signing ceremony on April 26 in recognition of three recent Team IMPACT child-sports team matches at the college.
Simulated spending helps Agawam teens learn budgeting
AGAWAM — Nicolas Soroka doesn’t plan on going straight to college after Agawam High School graduation in June. Instead, he wants to get a job and work so he can figure out what he wants to do and what his life will be like.
A recent financial education fair — also called a Credit for Life Fair — at AHS helped give him an idea of what he’ll need financially when he’s living on his own.
Agawam’s North St. reopens, N. Westfield St. ready to close
AGAWAM — After months of delays, North Street reopened on April 26. The culvert repair project that closed the road had its completion date shifted from last December to mid-April due to broken machinery at a Vermont plant producing construction materials, and the asphalt production plants’ mandatory winter break.
“The town certainly, I’m sure, is happy it’s done,” said North Street resident and City Councilor Dino Mercadante. “It looks really nice. It is built to the degree it can be built for safety.”
Stanley Park run aids scholarship in memory of Agawam nurse
WESTFIELD — During her relatively short life, Mary Malone Regan brought great joy, a quick wit and a love for children and helping others to all those around her. “She was really kind. It inspired me,” said her mother, Elizabeth Malone. “We want people to remember...
Agawam teens using social media to promote HS sports teams
AGAWAM — A group of Agawam High School students are using social networking to boost school spirit and create more excitement for home sports events.
Agawam School Committee OKs budget with pay rising, no big cuts
AGAWAM — The public hearing on the proposed $52 million school budget for fiscal year 2025 and the vote by the School Committee to adopt it lasted less than 10 minutes. No residents came to the April 23 hearing — which took place half an hour before the regular...
Agawam mayor’s capital plan features school roof, safe road projects
AGAWAM — The City Council will host a public hearing Monday, May 6, on Mayor Christopher Johnson’s proposed Capital Improvements Plan, a town charter- and state law-mandated “wishlist” of projects the town hopes to complete over the next five fiscal years. “We...
Agawam teens grateful, inspired by ‘letter’ for academic excellence
AGAWAM — For the 25th year, Agawam High School last month honored seniors with a unique award that recognizes their academic excellence.
