Agawam
Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group
Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.
Former Agawam department head sentenced to prison for tax fraud
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...
Nation’s unity recalled at Agawam 9/11 remembrance ceremony
“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.
Councilors support tighter rules, shorter hours for soliciting in Agawam
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...
Town funds helping Agawam Fire House Museum renovations
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.
Agawam delays vote on televising council subcommittees
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...
State grant of nearly $1M to fund work on Agawam’s Moore St.
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...
Agawam GOP overwhelmingly backs Deaton as Senate nominee
AGAWAM — Republican voters in Agawam helped John Deaton gain the nomination for U.S. Senate in the region’s only contested race during the Sept. 3 state primary election. Local GOP voters gave Deaton, a cryptocurrency lawyer from Bolton, about 78% of their support,...
Teen rep. on Agawam board wants student perspective heard
AGAWAM — Christina Ritter believes that the student representative on the School Committee is crucial to bringing a unique perspective to the committee’s discussions and decision-making. Ritter will have the opportunity to bring her voice and her perspectives to...
Tighter rules proposed for door-to-door solicitors in Agawam
AGAWAM — Ever since the weather’s been good, Mayor Christopher Johnson’s office has received complaint after complaint of unwanted solicitors going door-to-door, pushing products onto residents. He’s even seen it himself. “I’ve personally experienced it myself,...
