Agawam
Veterinary clinic offers range of services for pets, their ‘parents’
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow pet parents now have a comprehensive veterinary clinic to provide the best care for their four-legged family members. On Aug. 5, the experienced trio of Caroline Joos, Kristin Lappetito and Angela DuBois officially opened the doors of Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic, the town’s only veterinary clinic.
Touch-a-Truck to benefit pantry, first-time bus riders
AGAWAM — Trucks, trucks and more trucks will be in the parking lot at the Bethany Assembly of God on Saturday, Aug. 10. It may seem like an odd sight to see at a church, but the trucks will be there as part of free event to benefit its food pantry.
Agawam police again hosting National Night Out to connect with community
AGAWAM — The Agawam Police Department and its community partners will join nearly 16,000 communities across the country when it presents its National Night Out event at School Street Park on Aug. 6, from 5-7:30 p.m.
Centennial celebration planned for Agawam Brownies football team
AGAWAM — Domenick Pisano has a deep connection to Agawam High School’s football program. It runs through four generations of his family who have played AHS football — from his grandfather to his father, to himself and now to his son.
Agawam mayor’s new aide sees similarities to other job, council clerk
AGAWAM — After 17 years working as City Council clerk, Barbara Bard has taken on a second position in town government: chief of staff to Mayor Chris Johnson. “I am quite honored that he has the confidence in me to handle it,” Bard said.
Agawam council looking at affordable housing, accessory units
AGAWAM — In the face of rising housing costs around Western Massachusetts, Agawam may pursue either 40R or 40Y housing districts or accessory dwelling units to increase its affordable housing stock, said City Council President Rosemary Sandlin. But that depends on...
Pickleball proponents celebrate new courts at Agawam park
AGAWAM — With six courts open at Borgatti Field, the founding fathers of pickleball in Agawam are looking back with pride on what they’ve accomplished. This summer is the first season of play on the two newest courts, but the park on River Road has long been a...
Agawam, West Springfield students connect businesses to teens
Three Agawam and West Springfield high school students recently had a unique opportunity to spread the word among their peers about potential jobs in the area while also working to educate the business community about what young adults need from them.
Agawam Historical Association hosts Revolutionary War demonstration
AGAWAM - On May 25, the Agawam Historical Association hosted a 25th Continental Regiment Revolutionary War demonstration at the Thomas Smith House in Feeding Hills.
Agawam schools using $22K grant to make lunchtime more efficient
AGAWAM — Elizabeth Moulton, the school district’s food services director, gave her annual report to the School Committee at its final meeting of the 2023-24 school year, providing the committee with an update on what’s happened in the schools during the past year.
