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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.

Dennis Hackett

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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.

Mike Lydick

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School Committee candidates present ideas for Agawam

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 14, 2025

School Committee candidates present ideas for Agawam

AGAWAM — On Nov. 4, voters in Agawam will decide who will serve them on the School Committee.

Sarah Heinonen

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Agawam City Council candidates see difference of needs now, in the future

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 7, 2025

Agawam City Council candidates see difference of needs now, in the future

AGAWAM — Agawam’s municipal elections are a little more than four weeks away.

Sarah Heinonen

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Construction moving forward on new Agawam High School

By Mike Lydick | Oct 7, 2025

Construction moving forward on new Agawam High School

AGAWAM — Construction of the new high school “remains on time and on budget at this point,” said Mayor Christopher Johnson in a recent update on the project to the School Committee.

Mike Lydick

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Residents celebrate on Big E’s Salute to Agawam Day

By Mike Lydick | Sep 30, 2025

Residents celebrate on Big E’s Salute to Agawam Day

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Joanne and Gary Moquin were among many Agawam residents visiting the Big E on Sept. 24 during the fair’s annual Salute to Agawam Day.

Mike Lydick

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City Council candidates share priorities, vision for Agawam

By Sarah Heinonen | Sep 30, 2025

AGAWAM — As Agawam’s municipal elections approach, the city has a large field of 16 candidates for its 11-person City Council. This week, Reminder Publishing reached out to the candidates to ask about their priorities and vision for Agawam. This week, incumbents...

Agawam’s newest IT director ready to bring department to next level

By Tyler Garnet | Sep 23, 2025

Agawam’s newest IT director ready to bring department to next level

AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson joined the City Council meeting on Sept. 15 to introduce the new IT Director, Peter Kochanek, to the council and community.

Tyler Garnet

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Senior joins Agawam School Committee as voice for students

By Mike Lydick | Sep 16, 2025

Senior joins Agawam School Committee as voice for students

AGAWAM — When the School Committee met for the first time this school year on Sept. 9, there was a new face at the table.

Mike Lydick

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Agawam reflects, remembers September 11

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 16, 2025

Agawam reflects, remembers September 11

AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson said he remembers Sept. 11, 2001 vividly. He was teaching three or four classes at Western New England University that day, but instead of talking about anything in the curriculum, he decided to discuss with his students what had happened earlier that morning.