Agawam

AGAWAM — A new project would add pickleball courts, a new pavilion, and an handicap-accessible paved walkway to Borgatti Field, on River Road between Lawnwood Street and Chestnut Lane.

AGAWAM — City councilors voiced support for an ordinance permitting small numbers of hens on residential properties, following a Dec. 4 public hearing.

AGAWAM — Agawam is moving forward with a high school that’s part-new and part-renovated, according to School Building Committee member Dawn DeMatteo. The decision was the culmination of a year of the town exploring its options.

AGAWAM — Both residents and businesses will see an increase in their taxes, even though the City Council approved lower tax rates for both.

In early January, the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee nominated Destiny Bullock, Sabrina McBride, Rachel Sills and Gianna Smith. One of them will be chosen as colleen at a gala coronation ceremony. The three runners-up will become the colleen’s court.

AGAWAM — Four days into the job, Mayor Christopher Johnson said he feels good about being back in office.

AGAWAM — At the inaugural ceremony Jan. 2 at the Agawam Senior Center, Mayor Christopher Johnson harkened back to campaign trail promises, saying he hoped town officials could work together during his administration, like they did with former Mayor William Sapelli.

AGAWAM — When Cindy Sullivan applied for the position of executive director of the town’s Council on Aging, she knew it would fit the skills she’s developed while serving in a similar position in Southwick.

AGAWAM — A resolution to appropriate $420,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for Tuckahoe Turf Farm park amenities caused a rift among city councilors at their Dec. 18 meeting.

AGAWAM — Two festive tree lighting ceremonies, one in Feeding Hills Center on the green near Granger School and the other in Agawam Center on the Veterans Memorial Green in front of Phelps School, brought the community together in the spirit of the holidays.