Agawam
For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
Area art organization brings two exhibits to Agawam this August
AGAWAM — The arts come to Agawam this August. The nonprofit Agawam Artists and Artisans have staged an exhibit titled “Art Vibes” at Cooper’s Commons. The organization will also unveil the New England Mosaic, an annual community-sourced art piece that funds scholarships.
Cooper’s accepting supply donations for Homework House
AGAWAM — Homework House has been chosen as the August recipient for Cooper’s Gifts Apparel’s Home Round Up program, which aims to collect donations for local organizations.
Agawam City Council cautions naysaying neighbors, approves senior living zone change
AGAWAM — Be careful what you ask for. That was the message Agawam City Councilors shared with the neighbors of the vacant property at 430 N. West St. in Feeding Hills. The council voted 9-0 on July 13 to approve a zone change from Business B and Residence A-2. The...
Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam hosts drive to support Westover Galaxy Community Council
AGAWAM — People looking to support military families this month can do so at Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home. The second-generation family business is rounding up change, hosting a raffle and collecting donations for the Westover Galaxy Community Council.
Agawam superintendent receives high marks in annual review
School Superintendent Sheila Martin recently received high marks from School Committee members in their recent evaluation of her performance in several areas.Reminder Publishing photo by Mike Lydick AGAWAM — Agawam Superintendent of Schools Sheila Martin enjoys...
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave
As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.
Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ten fifth and sixth graders from Agawam crowded into a small room at West Springfield’s CHD Cancer House of Hope. The shelves were lined with wigs of every color and style draped over foam and plastic heads. The students curiously asked Program Director Margaret Toomey questions, wondering how people put them on, how long a wig will last and if the hair can be curled and styled. Toomey patiently answered the children’s questions, before the group moved on to tour other areas of the house.
Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule
Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.
Agawam City Council passes voter ID resolution
AGAWAM — Twenty-nine people took turns speaking for more than an hour and a half on June 15 about a City Council resolution to support “reasonable voter identification requirements” at both the state and federal levels.
