Agawam
Velis, Spilka talk school-based behavioral health program
AGAWAM — Over the past school year, Agawam was one of two school districts in the commonwealth to pilot a program that helps improve behavioral health outcomes for the districts’ students.
School event honors veterans’ service, sacrifices
Paul Barabani (center), the oldest Army vet at the “Bring a Veteran to School” program, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Peloquin, the youngest vet in attendance (right), cut a birthday cake that honored the founding of the U.S. Army in a special ceremony that symbolizes...
Agawam’s FY26 budget requires no layoffs of existing personnel
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson officially unveiled his $116.6 million fiscal year 2026 general operating budget during the June 2 City Council meeting; two weeks before the council officially votes on it.
Agawam High School senior competes in national poetry contest
AGAWAM — Abigail “Abby” Drumm made poetic history this year at Agawam High School. In February, she was the first student to win the school’s annual Poetry Out Loud contest for three consecutive years and then in March became the Massachusetts POL champion.
Agawam forms task force to help improve athletic fields
AGAWAM — In response to mounting dissatisfaction with the condition of the town’s athletic fields, Mayor Christopher Johnson announced the formation of a Parks and Fields Task Force to help formalize an improvement plan.
Agawam STEM teacher wins award; highlights district’s programs
AGAWAM — Roberta Doering Middle School STEM teacher Tammy Rumplik was announced as a co-winner for 2025 Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year at the Massachusetts STEM summit on May 7.
Robotics team experiences world competition
AGAWAM — What a difference a year makes. In 2024, for the first time in nearly a decade, FIRST Team 839 — also known as Rosie Robotics — at Agawam High School competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition’s New England regional district championship.
Agawam Fire Department partners with Red Cross for fire safety campaign
AGAWAM — The Agawam Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has launched a vital home fire preparedness and safety campaign aimed at protecting residents through the free installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
No cuts to staff, programs in Agawam’s new $53M school budget
AGAWAM — The School Committee adopted a new $53.5 million budget for Agawam schools without any discussion or without any public comment following an open hearing on April 29.
Tariffs not expected to impact local ‘Made in America’ products
Two local businesses are grateful their products are sourced and made in the United States, as the uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs creates apprehension across the economy.
