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

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.”

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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.

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By Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024

Agawam School Committee OKs budget with pay rising, no big cuts

AGAWAM — The public hearing on the proposed $52 million school budget for fiscal year 2025 and the vote by the School Committee to adopt it lasted less than 10 minutes. No residents came to the April 23 hearing — which took place half an hour before the regular...

By Tyler Lederer | May 1, 2024

Agawam mayor’s capital plan features school roof, safe road projects

AGAWAM — The City Council will host a public hearing Monday, May 6, on Mayor Christopher Johnson’s proposed Capital Improvements Plan, a town charter- and state law-mandated “wishlist” of projects the town hopes to complete over the next five fiscal years. “We...

By Mike Lydick | May 1, 2024

Agawam teens grateful, inspired by ‘letter’ for academic excellence

AGAWAM — For the 25th year, Agawam High School last month honored seniors with a unique award that recognizes their academic excellence.

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By Mike Lydick | Apr 25, 2024

Rosie rising after fruitful ‘reboot’ year for Agawam’s robotics team

AGAWAM — For the first time in nearly a decade, the high school’s Rosie Robotics team recently competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition’s New England regional district championship.

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By Mike Lydick | Apr 25, 2024

Agawam teen is one of few girls to earn highest Boy Scout rank

AGAWAM — Shannon Newsome is Agawam’s first Eagle Scout since the Boy Scouts of America allowed girls to join the organization five years ago.

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By Tyler Lederer | Apr 25, 2024

WRWA postpones Agawam spring cleanup due to high water level

AGAWAM — The Westfield River Watershed Association has postponed its Agawam spring cleanup until Saturday, June 1, due to the Connecticut River’s high water levels. The decision was made on April 17 by WRWA board member Sheryl Becker and cleanup Co-coordinator...

By Tyler Lederer | Apr 25, 2024