Agawam

AGAWAM — Only one party’s ballot has a contested race locally, but polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Massachusetts for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 3, including at the usual voting locations in Agawam and Feeding Hills. Additionally, the...

AGAWAM — The Agawam Community Artists and Artisans will host the fourth annual Pioneer Valley Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at the Polish American Club, 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills. This year, there will be two new...

AGAWAM — At the City Council’s Aug. 5 meeting, Mayor Christopher Johnson alluded to the idea of adopting a stormwater fee, something he said the town has been considering for the past six to eight years.

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  Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future
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  It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit
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  Marijuana shop plans denied for being too close to another
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  Harvard student bringing naloxone training to high schools
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  Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex
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  Agawam to re-establish sister relationship with Italian city
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  Health care question on ballots in Agawam, Westfield, many Hilltowns
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  Shah’s Halal Food brings the heat to West Springfield
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  Variety of attractions at PumpkinFest, including scout camp
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  Council, election officials rebut Agawam petitioners charging fraud
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  Lawmakers share housing, immigration, tax thoughts with Chamber
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  Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E
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  Vets help vets be their best selves at West Springfield center
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  Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
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  Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
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  Horse owners unsatisfied with response to Big E’s barn fire
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  Agawam resident walking marathon route for Jimmy Fund
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  Westfield art walk features flame-painted copper, pub-loving fiddler
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  Police site committee focusing on downtown West Springfield
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  Land takings OK’d for North Agawam pedestrian safety work
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  Agawam council agrees to video recording of subcommittees
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  Vaccination still urged with Westfield flu, COVID clinic soon
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  Unions call for safety gate at West Springfield railroad crossing
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  Ceremony in West Springfield honors victims of 9/11 attacks
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  Nation’s unity recalled at Agawam 9/11 remembrance ceremony
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  Overdose vigil speakers call for more awareness, urgency
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  Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
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  Councilors support tighter rules, shorter hours for soliciting in Agawam
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  Town funds helping Agawam Fire House Museum renovations
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  Agawam delays vote on televising council subcommittees
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  State grant of nearly $1M to fund work on Agawam’s Moore St.
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  Owner of West Springfield diner damaged by fire eyes return
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  Repaving, pedestrian safety work set for West Springfield Main St.
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  Local restaurateurs bring new eateries to Big E
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  YMCA thanks volunteers who helped open Camp Weber
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  Tighter rules proposed for door-to-door solicitors in Agawam
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  Agawam Council to vote on recording subcommittee meetings
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  Agawam art festival features local history, African crafts, more
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  Six Flags to build steampunk-themed coaster opening in 2025
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  West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
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  Cities talk positive impacts of sister city relationships
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  West Springfield Boys and Girls Club hosts Eversource Day
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  Agawam to consider stormwater fee, study Pine-Barry intersection
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  Mayor Johnson gives updates to projects delay, progress
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  Officials announce flyover to bypass train road blockage
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  Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions
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  Agawam mayor’s new aide sees similarities to other job, council clerk
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  Agawam council looking at affordable housing, accessory units
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  4-H eyes better participation at Big E events in 2024
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  Westfield sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases as summer rolls in
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  West Springfield chief ready for challenges of modern policing
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  Visitor Bureau says Western Mass. needs to promote itself
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  Newly elected Westfield Light Board member eager to start
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  West Springfield downtown vibe attracts fried chicken restaurant
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  Agawam council OKs $132M budget, donations to police, fire
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  Town Meeting delays decision to purchase former Chester church
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  Agawam’s $230M high school passes with 71% approval
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  Agawam street to get more enforcement, not lower speed limit
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  Taste of Lebanon offers friendly, authentic dining experience
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  Ward 5 going to polls to pick Westfield Light Board member
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  Developer says Main St. hotel would fill need in Agawam
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  Budget rising 3.7%, church property acquisition on warrant
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  Gould retains Otis selectman seat; voters reject annex debt again
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  Mayor gives last pitch for new AHS ahead of June 11 ballot
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  Agawam ceremony remembers sacrifice of service members
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  Westfield Planning Board to decide on City Hall LED sign
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  Ballot question campaign pushes ‘Yes’ for Agawam HS
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  Agawam road, water infrastructure projects ramping up
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  Tolland voters approve all articles, including culvert repairs
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  Budgets, water-sewer management project on Huntington warrant
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  Proposed $132M Agawam budget is 3.6% increase from FY24
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  Selectman race highlights this year’s election ballot for Otis
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  Majority goes for Gauthier in rematch of Chester selectman race
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  Agawam mayor calls HS costs unavoidable, sewer plans unrealistic
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  Painting parties introduce new artists, support food pantries
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  Construction everywhere ‘like Big Dig’ for West Springfield
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  Agawam’s North St. reopens, N. Westfield St. ready to close
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  Selectboard candidates share ideas for Huntington’s future
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  School cost down, salaries up as Tolland budget vote is set
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  Agawam mayor’s capital plan features school roof, safe road projects
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  Rematch selectman race highlights Chester’s May 4 town ballot
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  Otis caucus nominates incumbent, challenger for selectman
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  West Side Creamy Cones opens for business in West Springfield
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  WRWA postpones Agawam spring cleanup due to high water level
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  Agawam armory would need $5M to fix physical problems
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  Agawam Rosewood Way apartment applications due May 1
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  West Springfield 250th committee calls for cleanup volunteers
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  Agawam town solicitor leaving for similar job in Springfield
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  High river levels may postpone shoreline cleanup in Agawam
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  Feeding Hills park expected to open on Tuckahoe lot in July
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  Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20
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  Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns
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  Supporters see convenience, economic benefit in hotel plan
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  Signs on West Springfield streets part of nationwide Medal of Honor recognition
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  Kids’ museum hosting space-themed event for eclipse day
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  Opponents worried Agawam hotel would become a shelter
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  Director glad for help as she grows Agawam Senior Center offerings
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  Former Westfield Senior Center director enjoys new role
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  Hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main St. would have 40 rooms
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  Elected officials lend support to libraries, readers’ freedom
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  Westfield singer ‘shocked’ with turnaround on ‘The Voice’
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  West Springfield police station replacement starts from scratch
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  Agawam schedules townwide vote on $230M high school project
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  Budget outlook ‘grim,’ but mayors have big plans
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  Agawam HS building project makes fiscal sense, mayor says
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  Archives talk to look at Mayor Burke, city’s political culture
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  Longtime conservation board chair will resign next month
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  Utility pole holdups delaying Agawam fiber-optic network
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  The Federal temporarily closes for renovations, tweaks
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  Lacking votes, councilor withdraws health care resolution
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  Westfield warehouse OK’d despite organized neighbor opposition
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  West Side breaks ground on hub for 1st fiber-optic network
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  Councilors divide on Mittineague decision, but sign petition
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  Westfield officials join skeptics of proposed warehouse
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  Rep. Walter DeFilippi recalled as respected fiscal watchdog
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  Agawam needs mixed-use, affordable housing, plan proposes
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  Backyard hen ordinance passes despite neighbor concerns
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  Sapelli looks back on ‘rollercoaster’ 6 years as town mayor
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  Bethany’s ‘He’s Here’ looks to inspire without singing tree
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  Councilors ask to fix oversights in Agawam’s business licensing process
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  Pickleball demand adds new courts at Borgatti Field
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  Tax rates down, tax bills up as property valuations increase
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  Speakers, councilors favor residential hen-keeping proposal
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  Agawam High School plan is $231M addition-renovation
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  Aviation community mourns Barnes instructor, entrepreneur
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  Budget cuts hit roadwork, Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
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  Johnson jumps right back in as Agawam mayor after 24 years off
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  Sandlin wins split vote as City Council’s new president
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  ‘Luxury’ view platform removed from Tuckahoe park plan