Agawam
New astrology shop is Agawam’s first in decades
AGAWAM — It’s been decades since Agawam has had someone practicing astrology as a business. But that is no longer the case now that the Agawam Astrology Shop is open in the center of Feeding Hills.
Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills
The “yWrite! 2024 Writers’ Conference” is an all-day, in-person conference designed to enhance the skills of beginning and seasoned writers. There will be morning and afternoon sessions that will give participants the choice of classes and workshops presented by professional and experienced facilitators.
Health care question on ballots in Agawam, Westfield, many Hilltowns
AGAWAM — Voters in the districts currently represented by state Reps. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) and Kelly Pease (R-Westfield) will decide this November whether to ask the representative to support a statewide single-payer health care system. Known as Question...
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Applications open for Agawam’s 2025 colleen competition
AGAWAM — Young ladies who aspire to represent Agawam and their Irish heritage in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade could be eligible to enter the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee’s annual colleen pageant competition to select the 2025 colleen and her court.
Council, election officials rebut Agawam petitioners charging fraud
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council has no plans to act on a resolution proposed by a group alleging widespread fraud in Massachusetts elections, said Council President Rosemary Sandlin. At the council’s Oct. 7 meeting, during the time set aside for public comments,...
Early voting begins this week for presidential election in Agawam
AGAWAM — Residents of can take advantage of mail-in voting and in-person early voting in advance of the Nov. 5 general election. The ballot includes the presidential race, a statewide contested race for U.S. Senate, a contested race for U.S. representative, and...
Lawmakers share housing, immigration, tax thoughts with Chamber
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Housing and immigration dominated the discussion at the West of the River Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 2 legislative breakfast. This year’s panel was composed of state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick), state Rep. Michael Finn (D-West...
Donation funds Agawam EMT equipment, DARE vehicle
AGAWAM — Linda Edelman decided to honor her late sister Carol Taylor in a unique way: She made a large donation to the town to buy new equipment for the Police and Fire departments.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
