City Council approves fence height ordinance for first reading
Agawam City Council approves fence height ordinance for first reading. The measure, sponsored by Council President Anthony J. Russo, increases the allowed height of non-frontal residential fences from 6.5 feet to 8 feet. An amendment changing "public nuisance" to "private nuisance" passed 8 to 0
City Council · Meeting of July 13, 2026
Agawam City Council approves fence height ordinance for first reading. The measure, sponsored by Council President Anthony J. Russo, increases the allowed height of non-frontal residential fences from 6.5 feet to 8 feet.
An amendment changing "public nuisance" to "private nuisance" passed 8 to 0 before the main motion advanced on a vote of 9 to 0 with two members absent. The Legislative Committee and Planning Board had both recommended approval. In separate action, the council unanimously approved a zone change for property at 430 North West Street from Business B District to Residence A-2 District on behalf of Chanda Care, Inc. and VIP Homes & Associates, LLC.
Two resolutions accepting a $15,042.80 donation and a $91,700 grant were referred to the Finance Committee.
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Source: the City Council meeting of July 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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