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Hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main St. would have 40 rooms

Hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main St. would have 40 rooms

AGAWAM — The “boutique” hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street would cater to travelers paying market rates, not migrants or homeless people seeking emergency shelter.


Self-taught amateur wins Audubon photo award with first try

Self-taught amateur wins Audubon photo award with first try

AGAWAM — Dave Mason is an amateur photographer who was in the right spot with his camera to capture a stunning photo that recently took top honors in an outdoor photography contest.


Agawam HS band votes not to march in St. Patrick’s Parade

Agawam HS band votes not to march in St. Patrick’s Parade

AGAWAM — When the Agawam contingent for the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade assembles on the morning of March 17, it will be missing a key group that has been a staple for decades: the Agawam High School band.


Budget outlook ‘grim,’ but mayors have big plans

AGAWAM — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt told the business community at a recent West of the River Chamber of Commerce breakfast that the town’s budget outlook was “grimmer than it has been in the past.” Specifically, he cited state representatives telling...