Agawam
Agawam and West Springfield students serve as ambassadors to statewide service project
Two teens — one from Agawam and one from West Springfield — are among a new class of eighth graders from around the state who will engage in a youth-led community service program.
Bethany Assembly of God’s Singing Christmas Tree returns
AGAWAM — Bobbi Snyder, 79, has been singing in choirs since she was in the second grade and Christmas songs have always been among her favorite selections.
Agawam lays out pavement management plan for 2025
AGAWAM — Mayor Chris Johnson and Town Engineer Michelle Chase met with the City Council at its Dec. 16 meeting to present the town’s pavement management plan.
Wreaths Across America convoy makes stop in Agawam
AGAWAM — With Wreaths Across America taking place on Dec. 14, WAA’s annual “Escort to Arlington,” the nation’s longest veterans’ parade, made a stop in Agawam on Dec. 10.
Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations
The Phelon family and the Roberts family come from different backgrounds to share the desire to help children.
Holiday tree event is 20-year tradition for Agawam family
AGAWAM — Volunteer work and giving back to the community is something that has always been a passion for Janine Iacolo. It’s no surprise that a favorite charitable holiday event for her and her family is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the annual Festival of Trees.
City Council sets FY25 tax rate that will slightly increase taxes
AGAWAM — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, Mayor Christopher Johnson and Assessor Carolyn Reed gave a presentation on the tax classification for fiscal year 2025.
Former assistant district attorney takes over as city solicitor
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson announced that he recently appointed Christopher Cappucci as the new city solicitor for Agawam.
Church’s renovation recalls work of pioneering female founder
AGAWAM — Bethany Assembly of God is in the midst of a $3.5 million renovation of its sanctuary and lobby. The Pentecostal church has thousands of members from across Greater Springfield into Connecticut — and the congregation is seeing rapid growth that started in a small chapel on a trolly stop in Springfield.
Public gets look at future Agawam High School
AGAWAM — Residents and town officials got a look at the latest designs for the new Agawam High School at a public meeting on Nov. 20. Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson, who also serves as the chair of the Agawam High School Building Committee, highlighted the state-of-the-art features, while emphasizing that decisions were made based on the lessons other schools learned in their school builds.
