City Council bans cryptocurrency ATMs, approves state grants
Agawam City Council unanimously finalizes cryptocurrency ATM ban and e-bike penalty ordinances. Ordinances TOR-2026-5 and TOR-2026-6 passed by 11-0 votes under Council President Anthony J. Russo. Finance Committee Chair Dino R. Mercadante reported unanimous approval of three state grants totaling
City Council · Meeting of September 21, 2026
Agawam City Council unanimously finalizes cryptocurrency ATM ban and e-bike penalty ordinances. Ordinances TOR-2026-5 and TOR-2026-6 passed by 11-0 votes under Council President Anthony J. Russo.
Finance Committee Chair Dino R. Mercadante reported unanimous approval of three state grants totaling over $204,000, including $82,981 from the Department of Energy Resources and $121,427 from the Department of Public Health for police clinical support. In separate action, the council voted 10-1 to oppose portions of economic development bills in conference committee, with Councilor Thomas D.
Hendrickson dissenting.
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Source: the City Council meeting of September 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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