Agawam
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.
Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council meeting on Dec. 15 served as the final one for councilors Gerald Smith, Peter Smus and Maria Valego, who were beaten in their races in the 2025 election.
Year in Review: Looking back at Agawam and West Springfield in 2025
2025 was a busy year for Agawam and West Springfield. Between the Big E and elections there is plenty to look back on as Reminder Publishing takes a look in the rearview mirror with 2026 just days away.
Agawam High School abuzz over arrival of therapy dog
AGAWAM — Thanks to the passion and determination of one teacher, the high school has its first therapy dog.

