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Planning Board hears on Moore and Valley Streets infrastructure grant progress

Planning Board reviews $663,000 infrastructure grant for Moore and Valley Streets. Senior Planner Joe Hagopian of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission reported that the FY24 Community Development Block Grant covers water, sewer, drainage, and road improvements, with bids due January 28, 2026 and

Zoning Board approves tower variance with 25-foot setback condition.

Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a cellular monopole tower variance and special permit at 580 Main Street. Chair Doreen Prouty led the board in finding all three statutory variance conditions met, citing peer-reviewer approval and a technically superior site at Bethany Assembly of God

Agawam Conservation Commission approves peer review and continues energy project.

Agawam Conservation Commission approved a $2,860 peer review contract with Stockman Associates and continued its review of a Request for Determination for the Agawam Energy Center at 769 Silver Street to January 22. Chair Henry Kozloski led the six-member board through unanimous approvals of a

Board of Health advances Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control membership bid

Board of Health votes to pursue Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District membership. The Board unanimously authorized development of a letter of recommendation to the Mayor and City Council following a presentation by PVMCD Director John Briggs on the District's surveillance, mitigation, and

Agawam City Council elects Russo president, Suffriti vice president

Agawam City Council holds organizational meeting, elects leadership. Anthony Russo won election as Council President with nine votes in favor and zero against, while Anthony Suffriti was unanimously elected Vice President under identical vote tallies. Councilors Calabrese and Sandlin were absent.