Agawam

Agawam colleen all smiles as childhood dream comes true

By Mike Lydick | Feb 10, 2025

Agawam colleen all smiles as childhood dream comes true

AGAWAM — When Julia Nicosia realized she had been selected as Agawam’s 2025 colleen, she broke into a huge smile. It was a dream come true.

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New Agawam police station takes shape with upgrades

By Sarah Heinonen | Feb 10, 2025

New Agawam police station takes shape with upgrades

AGAWAM — Although it may not look like much now, the building at 1070 Suffield St. in Agawam is well on its way to becoming a modern police station, capable of providing for the town’s public safety needs now, and in the years to come.

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Agawam piloting Boston hospital school health program

By Mike Lydick | Feb 4, 2025

Agawam piloting Boston hospital school health program

AGAWAM — A new partnership between Agawam schools and Boston Children’s Hospital will help increase access to support services and improve behavioral health outcomes for the district’s students.

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By Mike Lydick | Feb 4, 2025

St. Patrick’s Committee will present annual awards at gala

AGAWAM — Three Agawam residents will be honored with prestigious awards from the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee at its annual coronation gala on Feb. 8.

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By Ryan Feyre | Jan 29, 2025

Hearing date for accessory dwelling units ordinance set in Agawam

AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson is looking to establish an accessory dwelling units ordinance in Agawam that aligns with state regulations.

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Agawam students showcase passion for poetry

By Mike Lydick | Jan 29, 2025

Agawam students showcase passion for poetry

Winner Abigail Drumm (center right, holding flowers) next to runner-up Marissa Leary on stage with the 19 other 2025 Poetry Out Loud contestants.Reminder Publishing photo by Mike Lydick AGAWAM — Abigail “Abby” Drumm was ecstatic about winning the high school’s...

Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.

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Committee approves new site for Agawam High School’s 2025 graduation

By Mike Lydick | Jan 21, 2025

Committee approves new site for Agawam High School’s 2025 graduation

AGAWAM — Since 2022, commencement exercises for Agawam High School’s graduating seniors have taken place on the school’s athletic field. But construction of the new high school will prevent the class of 2025 from having an on-campus graduation ceremony in June.

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Agawam students win award for new writing app

By Mike Lydick | Jan 21, 2025

Agawam students win award for new writing app

AGAWAM — Three Agawam High School students recently won a Congressional App Challenge for developing a journaling app that can serve as a safe space for students and a way to improve their level of writing.

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Sandlin to serve another term as Agawam City Council president

By Ryan Feyre | Jan 14, 2025

Sandlin to serve another term as Agawam City Council president

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council unanimously reelected City Councilor Rosemary Sandlin as the council’s president and City Councilor Anthony Russo as the council’s vice president.