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New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

By | Mar 16, 2026

New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

AGAWAM — Ongoing construction for the new high school has forced many Agawam High School spring sports teams almost entirely off campus, AHS Athletic Director Karen Gomez said when she spoke at the School Committee’s March 10 meeting.


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Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback

By | Mar 13, 2026

Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback

AGAWAM — After paying off a loan for a golf cart 22 months early, the Agawam Municipal Golf Course was recognized at the Agawam City Council’s March 2 meeting.


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2026 New England Mosaic Project underway in Western Massachusetts

By | Mar 13, 2026

2026 New England Mosaic Project underway in Western Massachusetts

AGAWAM — Agawam Community Artists and Artisans are calling beginner and experienced Western Massachusetts artists to participate in their Mosaic Project. The theme this year is “New England Treasures,” showcasing what artists love about living in New England.


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New novel explores struggles with terminal diagnosis

By | Mar 9, 2026

New novel explores struggles with terminal diagnosis

AGAWAM — A new novel, “Bean in My Breast,” is the story of a woman named Rachel who is dealing with news that her breast cancer has returned. It’s terminal.


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CROP Hunger Walk returns to support local and global needs

By | Mar 9, 2026

CROP Hunger Walk returns to support local and global needs

As food insecurity rises across the region, organizers of the annual Agawam/West Springfield CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 26 say this year’s event carries an even greater sense of urgency.


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Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project

By | Mar 2, 2026

Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project

AGAWAM — The School Committee recently got a detailed sneak preview of what the new two-story, state of the art high school will look like when completed in 2028.


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AHS zeroing in on innovative teaching and learning vision

By | Feb 22, 2026

AHS zeroing in on innovative teaching and learning vision

AGAWAM — Since 2023, a group of Agawam High School teachers, administrators and students have been working on an innovative project known as Meeting the Moment with the of goal creating a new teaching and learning vision for students.


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Perron announces campaign for state rep.

By | Feb 19, 2026

Perron announces campaign for state rep.

SOUTHWICK — Jason M. Perron, Air Force veteran, career law enforcement officer, and former Southwick Select Board member and chair, has announced he is running for the 3rd Hampden District seat in the House of Representatives.


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Agawam residents speak out against councilor’s comment on municipal benefits for domestic partners

By | Feb 18, 2026

Agawam residents speak out against councilor’s comment on municipal benefits for domestic partners

AGAWAM — During the Agawam City Council meeting on Feb. 17, residents used the citizen-speak time to address comments made during the discussion on municipal benefits for domestic partners on Feb. 2.


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Changes on tap for Agawam’s 2026-27 school year

By | Feb 16, 2026

Changes on tap for Agawam’s 2026-27 school year

AGAWAM — Even though the current school year doesn’t end until June, plans are moving ahead for some changes in the district for the 2026-27 school year. School Superintendent Sheila Martin highlighted the changes in her “Superintendent’s Notes” portion of the School Committee’s Feb. 10 meeting.


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