Agawam

Agawam City Council cautions naysaying neighbors, approves senior living zone change

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 20, 2026

Agawam City Council cautions naysaying neighbors, approves senior living zone change

AGAWAM — Be careful what you ask for. That was the message Agawam City Councilors shared with the neighbors of the vacant property at 430 N. West St. in Feeding Hills. The council voted 9-0 on July 13 to approve a zone change from Business B and Residence A-2. The...

Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam hosts drive to support Westover Galaxy Community Council

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 20, 2026

Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam hosts drive to support Westover Galaxy Community Council

AGAWAM — People looking to support military families this month can do so at Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home. The second-generation family business is rounding up change, hosting a raffle and collecting donations for the Westover Galaxy Community Council.

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Agawam superintendent receives high marks in annual review

By Mike Lydick | Jul 20, 2026

Agawam superintendent receives high marks in annual review

School Superintendent Sheila Martin recently received high marks from School Committee members in their recent evaluation of her performance in several areas.Reminder Publishing photo by Mike Lydick AGAWAM — Agawam Superintendent of Schools Sheila Martin enjoys...

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave

By Debbie Gardner | Jun 30, 2026

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave

As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.

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Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 25, 2026

Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ten fifth and sixth graders from Agawam crowded into a small room at West Springfield’s CHD Cancer House of Hope. The shelves were lined with wigs of every color and style draped over foam and plastic heads. The students curiously asked Program Director Margaret Toomey questions, wondering how people put them on, how long a wig will last and if the hair can be curled and styled. Toomey patiently answered the children’s questions, before the group moved on to tour other areas of the house.

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Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

By Debbie Gardner | Jun 25, 2026

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.

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Agawam City Council passes voter ID resolution

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 23, 2026

Agawam City Council passes voter ID resolution

AGAWAM — Twenty-nine people took turns speaking for more than an hour and a half on June 15 about a City Council resolution to support “reasonable voter identification requirements” at both the state and federal levels.

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Agawam City Council questions Flock cameras in Agawam

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 22, 2026

Agawam City Council questions Flock cameras in Agawam

AGAWAM — Dozens of residents came to the June 15 City Council meeting to express concerns about Agawam’s use of license plate reader cameras from the company Flock Safety.

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Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 15, 2026

Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day

AGAWAM — People living in the Greater Springfield area may think they have to travel far to experience a wide array of nature and wildlife, but Robinson State Park may be the area’s best kept secret in biodiversity.