Agawam native chronicles historic football rivalry
AGAWAM — Lawrence Scherpa’s first memory of the annual Thanksgiving football matchup between Agawam and West Springfield high schools was the 1956 game when he was eight years old.
Agawam: Building a new school and a new learning vision
AGAWAM — Steel girders for the community wing — the first phase of what will become Agawam’s new, state-of-the art high school — have begun to rise into the sky next to the current high school where students and staff are transforming how students will learn.
West of the River Chamber to host 16th annual Food Fest West
AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce announced that Food Fest West will take place on Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane.
Agawam approves first reading of construction noise ordinance
AGAWAM — Following a debate, the Agawam City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that establishes specific hours for when construction workers can work.
So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.
Alexis Ferioli: ‘Heart and steady presence’ of the Agawam School Committee
AGAWAM — Alexis Ferioli planned to become an English teacher when she graduated from Agawam High School in 1965. The Vietnam War changed her career course.