Agawam teen is one of few girls to earn highest Boy Scout rank
AGAWAM — Shannon Newsome is Agawam’s first Eagle Scout since the Boy Scouts of America allowed girls to join the organization five years ago.
Westfield native receives award from Greater Holyoke YMCA
WESTFIELD — When Vincent Olinski learned that the Greater Holyoke YMCA was going to present him with a special award for his community volunteerism, the lifelong Westfield resident said he was “very surprised and shocked.” Mary Lynch presents Westfield resident...Agawam school superintendent says key services all funded in $52M budget plan
AGAWAM — Education spending in Agawam for the 2024-25 school year would increase by nearly $2 million if a proposed budget of $52 million is approved by the School Committee and the City Council. School Superintendent Sheila Hoffman revealed the budget proposal at the...
Winter color guard at Agawam HS growing in numbers, reputation
AGAWAM — From February to April, a special student ensemble from Agawam High School travels to gyms across New England for competitions that combine the grace of dance with the focus of gymnastics and the expressiveness of theater.
Meals with a side of cheer earns award for Southwick senior volunteer
SOUTHWICK — Harvey Hollm is a very humble and private person. While he often goes above and beyond to help Southwick seniors, he didn’t want, and wasn’t expecting, an award.