Agawam
Supporters see convenience, economic benefit in hotel plan
AGAWAM — Supporters of the hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street said at a City Council public hearing that the town needs a place for visitors to stay, and should welcome the economic growth.
Reused materials add new dimension to Agawam science fair
AGAWAM — Works of more than 600 Agawam students in kindergarten through grade 6 were on display at the annual science fair hosted by Doering School on March 21.
Teaching awardees in Agawam say job can be draining, but rewarding
AGAWAM — In mid-February, Superintendent of Schools Sheila Hoffman surprised four teachers in their classrooms to deliver some good news: they were winners of a 2024 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Agawam-West Springfield CROP Walk sets goal of raising $10K
AGAWAM — The 2024 Agawam-West Springfield CROP Hunger Walk will take place Sunday, April 28, at Feeding Hills Congregational Church. CROP Hunger Walks are community-led interfaith events that raise funds to end hunger locally and around the world. Everyone is...
Agawam youngsters learn bat facts on annual field trip
Fourth graders from Clark School in Agawam recently took an educational field trip to Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary for a hands-on experience about a flying mammal that can be creepy, scary and spooky, but is an important species in many ways. The 60 students...
Opponents worried Agawam hotel would become a shelter
AGAWAM — The hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street, now called the Opal Inn & Suites, will be built regardless of whether Shield Hotel’s request for a zone change is approved. “We will be going forward with the hotel regardless of the zone change. The...
Director glad for help as she grows Agawam Senior Center offerings
AGAWAM — Cindy Sullivan is on to bigger things as the Agawam Senior Center’s executive director. “I don’t regret my decision coming here at all,” she said. “I think it was a great move for me personally and professionally.” Sullivan took the position in January,...
Hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main St. would have 40 rooms
AGAWAM — The “boutique” hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street would cater to travelers paying market rates, not migrants or homeless people seeking emergency shelter.
Self-taught amateur wins Audubon photo award with first try
AGAWAM — Dave Mason is an amateur photographer who was in the right spot with his camera to capture a stunning photo that recently took top honors in an outdoor photography contest.
Elected officials lend support to libraries, readers’ freedom
AGAWAM — At a legislative breakfast Feb. 16, library advocates told local legislators to prioritize funding libraries and promoted legislation tackling book bans and eBook/audiobook publishing practices. “Legislators please, I hope you will make library...
