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Senior Center creates festive experience with ‘Snowflake Spectacular’

By | Dec 30, 2025

Senior Center creates festive experience with ‘Snowflake Spectacular’

AGAWAM — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Agawam Senior Center, where scores of people were treated to the sights, sounds and experiences of the second annual Snowflake Spectacular.


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Historical Association to celebrate nation’s 250th all year long

By | Dec 30, 2025

Historical Association to celebrate nation’s 250th all year long

AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is gearing up for a year of celebrations and programs to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.


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Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors

By | Dec 22, 2025

Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council meeting on Dec. 15 served as the final one for councilors Gerald Smith, Peter Smus and Maria Valego, who were beaten in their races in the 2025 election.


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Year in Review: Looking back at Agawam and West Springfield in 2025

By | Dec 22, 2025

Year in Review: Looking back at Agawam and West Springfield in 2025

2025 was a busy year for Agawam and West Springfield. Between the Big E and elections there is plenty to look back on as Reminder Publishing takes a look in the rearview mirror with 2026 just days away.


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Agawam High School abuzz over arrival of therapy dog

By | Dec 17, 2025

Agawam High School abuzz over arrival of therapy dog

AGAWAM — Thanks to the passion and determination of one teacher, the high school has its first therapy dog.


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Agawam City Council sets tax factor, tax rate of $14.10

By | Dec 10, 2025

Agawam City Council sets tax factor, tax rate of $14.10

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council voted Dec. 1 to set a split tax rate, with the average residential tax bill set to increase by $156 and businesses shouldering a larger burden.


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Collaboration creates inspiring poems, artwork

By | Dec 10, 2025

Collaboration creates inspiring poems, artwork

AGAWAM — Students at Agawam High School had an inspiring day on Dec. 4 when the creative skills of students in English and art classes were showcased.


Mike Lydick
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Dedication to learning earns senior prestigious award

By | Dec 3, 2025

Dedication to learning earns senior prestigious award

AGAWAM — Maddie Balzano is disciplined, organized, passionate, creative and loves history.


Mike Lydick
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Agawam Police Headquarters opens doors, dispatch now operational

By | Dec 3, 2025

Agawam Police Headquarters opens doors, dispatch now operational

AGAWAM — Walking into the lobby at 1070 Suffield St., the quiet space belies the flurry of activity that will take place behind the secure doors when the Agawam Police Department finishes its transition to the new Police Headquarters.


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Phelps School exceeds student achievement targets

By | Nov 24, 2025

Phelps School exceeds student achievement targets

AGAWAM — Benjamin J. Phelps Elementary School was recently named a School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for demonstrating high student achievement by exceeding accountability targets.


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