Agawam

By Tyler Lederer | May 22, 2024

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...

By Miasha Lee | May 22, 2024

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...

By G. Michael Dobbs | May 20, 2024

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.

G. Michael Dobbs

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By Tyler Lederer | May 15, 2024

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,”...

By Tyler Lederer | May 14, 2024

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.”

Tyler Lederer

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By Laura Mason | May 7, 2024

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.

Laura Mason

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By Mike Lydick | May 7, 2024

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.

Mike Lydick

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By Tyler Lederer | May 7, 2024

Agawam’s North St. reopens, N. Westfield St. ready to close

AGAWAM — After months of delays, North Street reopened on April 26. The culvert repair project that closed the road had its completion date shifted from last December to mid-April due to broken machinery at a Vermont plant producing construction materials, and the asphalt production plants’ mandatory winter break.

“The town certainly, I’m sure, is happy it’s done,” said North Street resident and City Councilor Dino Mercadante. “It looks really nice. It is built to the degree it can be built for safety.”

Tyler Lederer

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By Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2024

Stanley Park run aids scholarship in memory of Agawam nurse

WESTFIELD — During her relatively short life, Mary Malone Regan brought great joy, a quick wit and a love for children and helping others to all those around her. “She was really kind. It inspired me,” said her mother, Elizabeth Malone. “We want people to remember...

By Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024

AGAWAM — A group of Agawam High School students are using social networking to boost school spirit and create more excitement for home sports events.

Mike Lydick

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Proposed $132M Agawam budget is 3.6% increase from FY24

Bartender at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam takes regional award for hospitality

Company appeals to public for support of reform legislation

G. Michael Dobbs

Agawam mayor calls HS costs unavoidable, sewer plans unrealistic

Painting parties introduce new artists, support food pantries

Tyler Lederer

American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day

Laura Mason

Simulated spending helps Agawam teens learn budgeting

Mike Lydick

Agawam’s North St. reopens, N. Westfield St. ready to close

Tyler Lederer

Stanley Park run aids scholarship in memory of Agawam nurse

Mike Lydick

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