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Agawam forms task force to help improve athletic fields

By | May 28, 2025

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.


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Agawam STEM teacher wins award; highlights district’s programs

By | May 20, 2025

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.


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Robotics team experiences world competition

By | May 20, 2025

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.


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By | May 8, 2025

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.


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No cuts to staff, programs in Agawam’s new $53M school budget

By | May 8, 2025

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.


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By | May 1, 2025

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.


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Agawam City Council approves funds for Still Brook Park amenities

By | Apr 30, 2025

Agawam City Council approves funds for Still Brook Park amenities

AGAWAM — Less than a year after opening to the public, Feeding Hills’ Still Brook Park will soon have more park amenities for Agawam residents.


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By | Apr 30, 2025

Agawam resident achieves dream of running Boston Marathon

AGAWAM — For Agawam resident Cindy Lilly, crossing the Boston Marathon finish line wasn’t just the culmination of months of training — it was the realization of a lifelong dream fueled by a powerful purpose.


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Agawam Junior Women’s Club to host annual SpringFest May 3

By | Apr 23, 2025

Agawam Junior Women’s Club to host annual SpringFest May 3

AGAWAM — The Agawam Junior Women’s Club will be hosting its annual spring festival on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at School Street Park on School Street.


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Agawam School Committee poised to adopt $53 million school budget

By | Apr 23, 2025

Agawam School Committee poised to adopt $53 million school budget

AGAWAM — There are layoffs and user fee increases for athletics coming to many school districts in the region for the 2025-26 school year. However, Agawam is not one of them.


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