Land takings OK’d for North Agawam pedestrian safety work
AGAWAM — The City Council recently approved land takings by eminent domain for the state’s Maple Street Safe Routes to School Project. According to Public Works Superintendent Mario Mazza, the project will consist of installing a shared-use path at O’Brien’s Corner...Agawam council agrees to video recording of subcommittees
AGAWAM — At its Sept. 16 meeting, the City Council voted 7-3 to record, televise and post video of subcommittee meetings on the city’s website. Councilor Robert Rossi said subcommittee meetings were intended to be a non-formal, quorum-not-required advisory board to...
Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group
Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.
Former Agawam department head sentenced to prison for tax fraud
BOSTON — The former personnel director for the town of Agawam, who pleaded guilty last January to defrauding the federal government, was sentenced on Sept. 5 to two months in prison, which will be followed by 12 months of supervised release, with the first six months...
Nation’s unity recalled at Agawam 9/11 remembrance ceremony
“Everyone needs to do their part, that every time you see a man or woman who wears that uniform, to always remember to say thank you and to never let your memories of 9/11 fade away,” Mayor Christopher Johnson said at the town’s annual memorial ceremony this year.