Agawam

Partners Restaurant & Catering celebrates 40 years in business

By Tyler Garnet | Nov 24, 2025

Partners Restaurant & Catering celebrates 40 years in business

AGAWAM — For 40 years, Partners Restaurant & Catering has been serving residents and visitors to Western Massachusetts breakfast and lunch seven days a week at 485 Springfield St.

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Johnson provides updates on Agawam construction projects

By Peter Tuohy | Nov 24, 2025

Johnson provides updates on Agawam construction projects

AGAWAM — At the City Council meeting on Nov. 17, Mayor Christopher Johnson detailed a number of updates on construction projects across Agawam, including completed projects and hopeful completion dates.

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Agawam St. Pat’s Committee seeks aspiring colleen candidates

By Mike Lydick | Nov 18, 2025

Agawam St. Pat’s Committee seeks aspiring colleen candidates

AGAWAM — Julia Nicosia, Agawam’s 2025 colleen, had dreamed of becoming a colleen and doing the princess wave while riding on a float in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade ever since she was a young girl.

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Agawam native chronicles historic football rivalry

By Mike Lydick | Nov 18, 2025

Agawam native chronicles historic football rivalry

AGAWAM — Lawrence Scherpa’s first memory of the annual Thanksgiving football matchup between Agawam and West Springfield high schools was the 1956 game when he was eight years old.

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Agawam: Building a new school and a new learning vision

By Mike Lydick | Nov 11, 2025

Agawam: Building a new school and a new learning vision

AGAWAM — Steel girders for the community wing — the first phase of what will become Agawam’s new, state-of-the art high school — have begun to rise into the sky next to the current high school where students and staff are transforming how students will learn.

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West of the River Chamber to host 16th annual Food Fest West

By Tyler Garnet | Nov 5, 2025

West of the River Chamber to host 16th annual Food Fest West

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce announced that Food Fest West will take place on Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane.

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Agawam approves first reading of construction noise ordinance

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 28, 2025

Agawam approves first reading of construction noise ordinance

AGAWAM — Following a debate, the Agawam City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that establishes specific hours for when construction workers can work.

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So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

By Dennis Hackett | Oct 28, 2025

So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.

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Alexis Ferioli: ‘Heart and steady presence’ of the Agawam School Committee

By Mike Lydick | Oct 21, 2025

Alexis Ferioli: ‘Heart and steady presence’ of the Agawam School Committee

AGAWAM — Alexis Ferioli planned to become an English teacher when she graduated from Agawam High School in 1965. The Vietnam War changed her career course.