Agawam City Council sets tax factor, tax rate of $14.10
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council voted Dec. 1 to set a split tax rate, with the average residential tax bill set to increase by $156 and businesses shouldering a larger burden.
Springfield City Council talks CPA funds for historical home
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved the use of Community Preservation Act funding to renovate the exterior of a historic at 37 George St. that was ravaged by fire, but not before thoroughly questioning the owner’s lack of homeowners’ insurance and how that would impact the project.
Springfield organization remembers crash victims, sees more work ahead
SPRINGFIELD — As long as there has been traffic, there have been traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been more than 108,000 traffic crashes across the state.
Springfield City Council split on raising taxes, sets residential rate
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted 12-0 to use $3 million of the city’s free cash to reduce the tax rate on Nov. 24.
Agawam Police Headquarters opens doors, dispatch now operational
AGAWAM — Walking into the lobby at 1070 Suffield St., the quiet space belies the flurry of activity that will take place behind the secure doors when the Agawam Police Department finishes its transition to the new Police Headquarters.