Council approves budget, voter ID measure in split decision
The Agawam City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operating Budget with nine votes in favor and no opposition. Council President Anthony J. Russo presided with all 11 members present, including Councilor Thomas D. Hendrickson attending remotely. The council also approved a contentious
City Council · Meeting of June 15, 2026
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operating Budget with nine votes in favor and no opposition. Council President Anthony J. Russo presided with all 11 members present, including Councilor Thomas D.
Hendrickson attending remotely. The council also approved a contentious voter identification resolution in a 7 to 4 vote, with Councilors Dino R. Mercadante, George Bitzas, Edward Borgatti, Russo, and Cecilia P.
Calabrese supporting and Councilors Thomas D. Hendrickson, Christine Rickmon, Robert E. Rossi, and Rosemary Sandlin opposing.
The council unanimously authorized extension of a Department of Public Works facility lease to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and appropriated $350,000 in certified free cash for improvements to that space.
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Source: the City Council meeting of June 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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