Agawam

By Tyler Lederer | Jan 30, 2024

Councilors ask to fix oversights in Agawam’s business licensing process

AGAWAM — At a Nov. 20 meeting, City Councilor Robert Rossi pointed to inefficiencies and oversights in the town’s business licensing system.

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By Mike Lydick | Jan 30, 2024

‘Hockey has always been the love of my life,’ Agawam pro says

AGAWAM — Connor McAnanama loved hockey so much that he got his first hockey stick when he was 14 months old. It sparked a dream to one day play pro hockey.

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By Tyler Lederer and Miasha Lee | Jan 30, 2024

Pickleball demand adds new courts at Borgatti Field

AGAWAM — A new project would add pickleball courts, a new pavilion, and an handicap-accessible paved walkway to Borgatti Field, on River Road between Lawnwood Street and Chestnut Lane.

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By Tyler Lederer | Jan 30, 2024

Tax rates down, tax bills up as property valuations increase

AGAWAM — Both residents and businesses will see an increase in their taxes, even though the City Council approved lower tax rates for both.

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By Mike Lydick | Jan 17, 2024

Only 4 entries in Agawam’s St. Patrick colleen competition

In early January, the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee nominated Destiny Bullock, Sabrina McBride, Rachel Sills and Gianna Smith. One of them will be chosen as colleen at a gala coronation ceremony. The three runners-up will become the colleen’s court.

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By Tyler Lederer | Jan 11, 2024

Johnson jumps right back in as Agawam mayor after 24 years off

AGAWAM — Four days into the job, Mayor Christopher Johnson said he feels good about being back in office.

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By Tyler Lederer | Jan 11, 2024

Sandlin wins split vote as City Council’s new president

AGAWAM — At the inaugural ceremony Jan. 2 at the Agawam Senior Center, Mayor Christopher Johnson harkened back to campaign trail promises, saying he hoped town officials could work together during his administration, like they did with former Mayor William Sapelli.

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By Cliff Clark | Jan 3, 2024

New director excited to bring experience to Senior Center

AGAWAM — When Cindy Sullivan applied for the position of executive director of the town’s Council on Aging, she knew it would fit the skills she’s developed while serving in a similar position in Southwick.

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By Tyler Lederer | Dec 27, 2023

‘Luxury’ view platform removed from Tuckahoe park plan

AGAWAM — A resolution to appropriate $420,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for Tuckahoe Turf Farm park amenities caused a rift among city councilors at their Dec. 18 meeting.

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By Mike Lydick | Dec 19, 2023

Tree lightings brighten Christmas on Agawam, Feeding Hills greens

AGAWAM — Two festive tree lighting ceremonies, one in Feeding Hills Center on the green near Granger School and the other in Agawam Center on the Veterans Memorial Green in front of Phelps School, brought the community together in the spirit of the holidays.