by Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The City Council voted recently to approve the first reading of an ordinance regulating solicitors, following a debate over when they should be allowed to operate. As presented to the council, the ordinance, sponsored by Councilor George Bitzas and Mayor...
by Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical and Fire House Museum is in the midst of a project to increase its storage space, protect its artifacts and install new signs. Project manager David Cecchi said it’ll be done “well before Memorial Day,” which is the museum’s target reopening date.
by Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The City Council voted 10-1 on Aug. 4 to table Councilor Thomas Hendrickson’s resolution to record, televise and post video of subcommittee meetings on the city’s website. Hendrickson was the only “no” vote. Earlier that night, the Legislative Committee voted...
by Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
AGAWAM — The City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 4 to accept $949,999 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for infrastructure repairs to Moore Street and Valley Street. In an...
by Michael Ballway | Sep 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Republican voters in Agawam helped John Deaton gain the nomination for U.S. Senate in the region’s only contested race during the Sept. 3 state primary election. Local GOP voters gave Deaton, a cryptocurrency lawyer from Bolton, about 78% of their support,...
by Mike Lydick | Sep 3, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
AGAWAM — Christina Ritter believes that the student representative on the School Committee is crucial to bringing a unique perspective to the committee’s discussions and decision-making. Ritter will have the opportunity to bring her voice and her perspectives to...
