Agawam receives $1.97 million earmark for stormwater project
AGAWAM — Municipalities do not usually receive funding directly from the federal government. Often, it is received by states, which then distribute it to cities and towns.
Agawam councilor to challenge Boldyga
AGAWAM — When Agawam City Councilor Tom Hendrickson announced on Jan. 23 he would challenge incumbent state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga to represent the 3rd Hampden District, it was for several reasons, including the fact that Boldyga is not responsive to his constituents.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Stateline Video Games returns to Agawam with new location
AGAWAM — On Jan. 12, Stateline Video Games made their way back home to Agawam with the opening of a new location at 357 North Westfield St.
Residents ask questions of battery energy storage company
AGAWAM — Agawam residents came to a set of presentations on the proposed Longroad Energy battery storage facility armed with questions and a fair amount of skepticism.
Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project
Two eighth graders — one from Agawam and the other from West Springfield — are among more than 300 teens from around the state who will engage in what has been called “an awe-inspiring” youth-led movement for change through community service.