Pickleball demand adds new courts at Borgatti Field
AGAWAM — A new project would add pickleball courts, a new pavilion, and an handicap-accessible paved walkway to Borgatti Field, on River Road between Lawnwood Street and Chestnut Lane.
Tax rates down, tax bills up as property valuations increase
AGAWAM — Both residents and businesses will see an increase in their taxes, even though the City Council approved lower tax rates for both.
Speakers, councilors favor residential hen-keeping proposal
AGAWAM — City councilors voiced support for an ordinance permitting small numbers of hens on residential properties, following a Dec. 4 public hearing.
Agawam High School plan is $231M addition-renovation
AGAWAM — Agawam is moving forward with a high school that’s part-new and part-renovated, according to School Building Committee member Dawn DeMatteo. The decision was the culmination of a year of the town exploring its options.
Aviation community mourns Barnes instructor, entrepreneur
WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield aviation community described the late Fredrika Ballard as an inspiration, a high achiever, and a passionate advocate for aviation.