Pickleball demand adds new courts at Borgatti Field
AGAWAM — A new project would add pickleball courts, a new pavilion, and an handicap-accessible paved walkway to Borgatti Field, on River Road between Lawnwood Street and Chestnut Lane.
Speakers, councilors favor residential hen-keeping proposal
AGAWAM — City councilors voiced support for an ordinance permitting small numbers of hens on residential properties, following a Dec. 4 public hearing.
Agawam High School plan is $231M addition-renovation
AGAWAM — Agawam is moving forward with a high school that’s part-new and part-renovated, according to School Building Committee member Dawn DeMatteo. The decision was the culmination of a year of the town exploring its options.
Tax rates down, tax bills up as property valuations increase
AGAWAM — Both residents and businesses will see an increase in their taxes, even though the City Council approved lower tax rates for both.
Teen’s high expectations, rigorous schedule earn elite award
AGAWAM — Daniel Nguyen recently received a prestigious award for academics at Agawam High School.
Agawam needs mixed-use, affordable housing, plan proposes
AGAWAM — The town’s draft Housing Production Plan proposes more condos and mixed-use buildings to increase the number of low-cost dwellings.