Agawam
Agawam City Council endorses ordinance regulating battery storage systems
AGAWAM — Whether residents like it or not, battery energy storage systems are coming to a community near you, and unless local regulations are put in place, developers can usually put the battery banks wherever they want.
So That Reminds Me: Agawam to honor start of American Revolution
Agawam Historical Association President David Cecci and 25th Continental Regiment Captain and President Rob Keenan sat down with interim Executive Editor Chris Maza and Staff Writer Tyler Garnet to discuss the upcoming call to arms reenactment at the Thomas Smith...
Historical Association seeking dealers for Spring Flea Market
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is organizing a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West St., and is seeking dealers of antique, vintage and artisan items to participate.
Robotics team takes deep dive to solve ocean related problem
AGAWAM — Using creative thinking and Lego technology, an Agawam robotics team engaged in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to design and build a small robot to explore the layers of the ocean.
Agawam High School seniors earn prestigious award for academic excellence
AGAWAM — When Emily Gonzalez entered Agawam High School as a ninth grader, she made a commitment to herself that she would have a high GPA throughout her four years at the school.
Children’s book shares event that brought Passover to the White House
AGAWAM — A new children’s book about traditions, learning from other cultures and bringing people together was released this month, just in time for Passover.
Agawam City Council authorizes SOIs for four elementary school roofs
AGAWAM — The town of Agawam wants to replace the roofs of its four elementary schools over the next few years, but first, they are asking the Massachusetts School Building Authority for funding.
Award-winning teachers dedicated to students’ learning
AGAWAM — Lauren Cousineau, Jonathan Hagopian, Kim Smith and John Viens got good — but unexpected — news in late February when they were selected for a 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Agawam educators to create new culture of collaboration, innovation
AGAWAM — In the summer of 2023, a group of Agawam High School teachers began working on an innovative project to improve teaching and learning at the school.
Agawam School Committee updated on district’s school safety plans
John Netis, safety supervisor for Agawam schools (center), is flanked by the district’s new school safety coordinators. On the left are Jamie Podworski and Sable Johnson; on the right are Eric Balslov (left) and Matt LaCroix.Reminder Publishing photo by Mike Lydick...
