Family traditions aid high turnout on Big E’s Agawam Day
Bill Toelken said as a neighboring community, it’s important that the Big E recognize Agawam with a special day: “There’s a lot of work that goes on to support the fair on both sides of the river, not just in West Springfield.”
Agawam panel mulls geothermal system, layout of new high school
AGAWAM — The School Committee recently got an update on the progress of the new high school project, one of the town’s largest capital improvement projects in decades. At the committee’s Sept. 10 meeting, Mayor Christopher Johnson said the project has already gone...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.