Agawam needs mixed-use, affordable housing, plan proposes
AGAWAM — The town’s draft Housing Production Plan proposes more condos and mixed-use buildings to increase the number of low-cost dwellings.
Backyard hen ordinance passes despite neighbor concerns
AGAWAM — Facing a room full of residents with opinions both for and against allowing hens on residential lots, the City Council voted 10-1 on Dec. 18 to approve the proposed zoning ordinance.
Sapelli looks back on ‘rollercoaster’ 6 years as town mayor
AGAWAM — In his final week in office, former Mayor William Sapelli described his six-year tenure as “a rollercoaster, quite frankly.”
Bethany’s ‘He’s Here’ looks to inspire without singing tree
AGAWAM — Bethany Assembly of God won’t have the traditional “singing Christmas tree” this year, but the church is performing a free Christmas show called “He’s Here,” detailing the birth of Jesus through music and drama.
Councilors ask to fix oversights in Agawam’s business licensing process
AGAWAM — At a Nov. 20 meeting, City Councilor Robert Rossi pointed to inefficiencies and oversights in the town’s business licensing system.