Agawam
Agawam valedictorian set goal, worked hard, accomplished it
AGAWAM — Liam Kennedy wasn’t trying to become Agawam High School’s valediction when he entered ninth grade. But that all changed around his junior year when he started seeing what his friends’ grade point averages were.
ValleyBike’s new operator not ready to talk expansion yet
NORTHAMPTON — As the busy summer season kicks off, those eagerly waiting for the return and possible expansion of ValleyBike Share will have to wait a while longer. In a recent interview, Dipesh Dar, the co-founder and COO of Drop Mobility, the new vendor running...
Marine vet with local ties publishes book on forgotten war
CHICOPEE — Tom Hebert is racked by survivor’s guilt, and because of it, the former Marine is writing a seven-volume series of books about the Marine Corps.
Mayor gives last pitch for new AHS ahead of June 11 ballot
AGAWAM — Though nobody spoke in opposition to the proposed new Agawam High School project at a May 29 public information meeting, audience members did have questions for Mayor Christopher Johnson about the $230 million estimated cost. Chris Sanchez asked if that...
Agawam ceremony remembers sacrifice of service members
AGAWAM — While this year’s Memorial Day parade was rained out, the town still honored fallen veterans in an indoor ceremony at Agawam Junior High School.
Walks to highlight Robinson State Park’s biodiversity
AGAWAM — When people take a walk in the woods on Robinson State Park Day, they may come across ancient trees, special birds, unique creatures and aquatic organisms. Saturday, June 15, will be a day for visiting nature and hearing from environmentalists, in an...
Ballot question campaign pushes ‘Yes’ for Agawam HS
AGAWAM — Four Agawam parents have organized the Vote Yes for AHS Committee to advocate for and educate voters on the proposed new high school.
Art gallery website, gift shop helps Agawam students exhibit
AGAWAM — During her decade-long career as an elementary school art teacher, Stephanie Robinson has been aware of Artsonia, a website that features millions of examples of online student art portfolios, but only recently began posting student artwork on the site.
Agawam road, water infrastructure projects ramping up
AGAWAM — Agawam will be very busy this summer with road, sidewalk and sewer work, some of it on the major thoroughfares through town. “I expect it to be a busy summer,” said Public Works Superintendent Mario Mazza. For starters, the town is spending several...
Agawam HS teachers take ‘eye-opening’ look at education’s future
AGAWAM — A team of educators has spent nearly a year working on an initiative to reimagine what teaching and learning could look like at Agawam High School.
