Agawam
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.
Four contenders hoping to become Agawam’s new colleen
AGAWAM — Rachel Sills will perform one last — and important — duty as Agawam’s reigning colleen next month when she crowns one of four young women vying to succeed her for 2025.
The Saucy Mama: from food truck to brick-and-mortar
AGAWAM — After Dawn McBride was laid off from her job at MGM Springfield due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021, she leaned back on her culinary experience with cooking Italian and American food and bought a food truck — The Saucy Mama. Now, she and her husband, Michael McBride, have opened The Saucy Mama grab-and-go kitchen at 1 Cooper St.
Agawam and West Springfield students serve as ambassadors to statewide service project
Two teens — one from Agawam and one from West Springfield — are among a new class of eighth graders from around the state who will engage in a youth-led community service program.
Bethany Assembly of God’s Singing Christmas Tree returns
AGAWAM — Bobbi Snyder, 79, has been singing in choirs since she was in the second grade and Christmas songs have always been among her favorite selections.
Agawam lays out pavement management plan for 2025
AGAWAM — Mayor Chris Johnson and Town Engineer Michelle Chase met with the City Council at its Dec. 16 meeting to present the town’s pavement management plan.
Wreaths Across America convoy makes stop in Agawam
AGAWAM — With Wreaths Across America taking place on Dec. 14, WAA’s annual “Escort to Arlington,” the nation’s longest veterans’ parade, made a stop in Agawam on Dec. 10.
Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations
The Phelon family and the Roberts family come from different backgrounds to share the desire to help children.
Holiday tree event is 20-year tradition for Agawam family
AGAWAM — Volunteer work and giving back to the community is something that has always been a passion for Janine Iacolo. It’s no surprise that a favorite charitable holiday event for her and her family is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the annual Festival of Trees.
City Council sets FY25 tax rate that will slightly increase taxes
AGAWAM — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, Mayor Christopher Johnson and Assessor Carolyn Reed gave a presentation on the tax classification for fiscal year 2025.
