Agawam
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...
Six Flags hires executive chef to elevate food experience
AGAWAM — Visitors come for the rides, but Six Flags wants them to stay for the food. The chain of amusement parks has added an executive chef to each park to elevate the food offerings. At Six Flags New England, that chef is Josh Streeter.
Colleen excited to represent Agawam and her Irish heritage
AGAWAM — As a child growing up in Agawam, Julia Nicosia dreamed of being a colleen and doing the princess wave while riding on a float in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.
New Agawam float carries on St. Patrick’s Parade tradition
AGAWAM — The 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be the first time in five years that the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee will have a completely new float rolling through the streets of the Paper City.
Johnson, Reichelt share budget and project updates
AGAWAM — With essentially no free money coming from the federal government anymore, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt said a significant increase to the town’s fiscal year 2026 budget is unlikely to happen.
Agawam School Committee hears high school parking updates
AGAWAM — With Phase 1 of the new high school project fast approaching, Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson provided updates about how the construction process will impact student parking during the School Committee’s Feb. 25 meeting.
