by Cliff Clark | Sep 18, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BOSTON — The former personnel director for the town of Agawam, who pleaded guilty last January to defrauding the federal government, was sentenced on Sept. 5 to two months in prison, which will be followed by 12 months of supervised release, with the first six months...
by Tyler Lederer | Sep 18, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
“Everyone needs to do their part, that every time you see a man or woman who wears that uniform, to always remember to say thank you and to never let your memories of 9/11 fade away,” Mayor Christopher Johnson said at the town’s annual memorial ceremony this year.
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...
