Agawam
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.
Memorial Day events planned in Agawam, West Springfield
West Springfield and Agawam will host Memorial Day events on several days over the next week to honor fallen service members. Both communities invite the public to participate in activities such as grave flagging, a parade, ceremonies and flag retrieval. On the...
Proposed $132M Agawam budget is 3.6% increase from FY24
AGAWAM — The goal of this year’s budget is to be as fiscally conservative as possible, while maintaining essential services, said Mayor Christopher Johnson. “The proposed annual operating budget reflects our best effort at preparing a fiscally-conservative budget...
Bartender at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam takes regional award for hospitality
AGAWAM — Brittany Houghton loves the vibe at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam. And when she is tending bar, patrons seem to love her vibe, as well. Judges recently agreed, and gave her the 2024 Howdy Award for Hospitality Excellence among workers at beverage establishments...
Company appeals to public for support of reform legislation
SPRINGFIELD — According to the president and CEO of a company that installs broadband systems in communities looking to offer residents a choice of internet service, the permitting process at the state level in Massachusetts takes on the average three years.
Agawam mayor calls HS costs unavoidable, sewer plans unrealistic
AGAWAM — The City Council this month voted to approve Mayor Christopher Johnson’s Capital Improvement Plan, which includes new elementary school roofs, intersection improvements and the high school building project. “I tried to simplify the plan from prior years,”...
Painting parties introduce new artists, support food pantries
Since December, the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans have been hosting “paint and sip”-style workshops to raise money for local food banks. Known as “Art with a Heart,” ACAA President Ceil Rossi described them as a “two-and-a-half-hour paint party.”
American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day
SPRINGFIELD — American International College hosted a signing ceremony on April 26 in recognition of three recent Team IMPACT child-sports team matches at the college.
Simulated spending helps Agawam teens learn budgeting
AGAWAM — Nicolas Soroka doesn’t plan on going straight to college after Agawam High School graduation in June. Instead, he wants to get a job and work so he can figure out what he wants to do and what his life will be like.
A recent financial education fair — also called a Credit for Life Fair — at AHS helped give him an idea of what he’ll need financially when he’s living on his own.
