by Tyler Lederer | May 7, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — After months of delays, North Street reopened on April 26. The culvert repair project that closed the road had its completion date shifted from last December to mid-April due to broken machinery at a Vermont plant producing construction materials, and the asphalt production plants’ mandatory winter break.
“The town certainly, I’m sure, is happy it’s done,” said North Street resident and City Councilor Dino Mercadante. “It looks really nice. It is built to the degree it can be built for safety.”
by Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — During her relatively short life, Mary Malone Regan brought great joy, a quick wit and a love for children and helping others to all those around her. “She was really kind. It inspired me,” said her mother, Elizabeth Malone. “We want people to remember...
by Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
AGAWAM — A group of Agawam High School students are using social networking to boost school spirit and create more excitement for home sports events.
by Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The public hearing on the proposed $52 million school budget for fiscal year 2025 and the vote by the School Committee to adopt it lasted less than 10 minutes. No residents came to the April 23 hearing — which took place half an hour before the regular...
by Tyler Lederer | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The City Council will host a public hearing Monday, May 6, on Mayor Christopher Johnson’s proposed Capital Improvements Plan, a town charter- and state law-mandated “wishlist” of projects the town hopes to complete over the next five fiscal years. “We tried...
by Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — For the 25th year, Agawam High School last month honored seniors with a unique award that recognizes their academic excellence.
