Agawam

By Tyler Lederer | Jun 11, 2024

Developer says Main St. hotel would fill need in Agawam

AGAWAM — The Opal Inn & Suites, a proposed Main Street hotel, returned to the Planning Board on June 6 for a site plan review, where developers discussed its layout, amenities, and the construction process. Developers also reiterated that the target demographic...

By Mike Lydick | Jun 11, 2024

Agawam valedictorian set goal, worked hard, accomplished it

AGAWAM — Liam Kennedy wasn’t trying to become Agawam High School’s valediction when he entered ninth grade. But that all changed around his junior year when he started seeing what his friends’ grade point averages were.

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By Tina Lesniak | Jun 11, 2024

ValleyBike’s new operator not ready to talk expansion yet

NORTHAMPTON — As the busy summer season kicks off, those eagerly waiting for the return and possible expansion of ValleyBike Share will have to wait a while longer. In a recent interview, Dipesh Dar, the co-founder and COO of Drop Mobility, the new vendor running...

By Staasi Heropoulos | Jun 6, 2024

Marine vet with local ties publishes book on forgotten war

CHICOPEE — Tom Hebert is racked by survivor’s guilt, and because of it, the former Marine is writing a seven-volume series of books about the Marine Corps.

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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

By Tyler Lederer | Jun 5, 2024

Mayor gives last pitch for new AHS ahead of June 11 ballot

AGAWAM — Though nobody spoke in opposition to the proposed new Agawam High School project at a May 29 public information meeting, audience members did have questions for Mayor Christopher Johnson about the $230 million estimated cost. Chris Sanchez asked if that...

By Tyler Lederer | Jun 5, 2024

Agawam ceremony remembers sacrifice of service members

AGAWAM — While this year’s Memorial Day parade was rained out, the town still honored fallen veterans in an indoor ceremony at Agawam Junior High School.

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By Staasi Heropoulos | Jun 5, 2024

Walks to highlight Robinson State Park’s biodiversity

AGAWAM — When people take a walk in the woods on Robinson State Park Day, they may come across ancient trees, special birds, unique creatures and aquatic organisms. Saturday, June 15, will be a day for visiting nature and hearing from environmentalists, in an...

By Tyler Lederer | May 29, 2024

Ballot question campaign pushes ‘Yes’ for Agawam HS

AGAWAM — Four Agawam parents have organized the Vote Yes for AHS Committee to advocate for and educate voters on the proposed new high school.

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By Mike Lydick | May 29, 2024

Art gallery website, gift shop helps Agawam students exhibit

AGAWAM — During her decade-long career as an elementary school art teacher, Stephanie Robinson has been aware of Artsonia, a website that features millions of examples of online student art portfolios, but only recently began posting student artwork on the site.

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By Tyler Lederer | May 29, 2024

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...

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Developer says Main St. hotel would fill need in Agawam

Agawam valedictorian set goal, worked hard, accomplished it

Mike Lydick

ValleyBike’s new operator not ready to talk expansion yet

Marine vet with local ties publishes book on forgotten war

Staasi Heropoulos

Mayor gives last pitch for new AHS ahead of June 11 ballot

Agawam ceremony remembers sacrifice of service members

Tyler Lederer

Walks to highlight Robinson State Park’s biodiversity

Ballot question campaign pushes ‘Yes’ for Agawam HS

Tyler Lederer

Art gallery website, gift shop helps Agawam students exhibit

Mike Lydick

Agawam road, water infrastructure projects ramping up

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