Zoning Board determines North Street property complies under state zoning law. The board, sitting with Chair Doreen Prouty, Vice Chair Richard Maggi, and Clerk Aldo Mancini, voted unanimously (3-0) that the property at 0 North Street complies with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40a, Section 6.
Agawam High School Building Committee unanimously approves $2.6 million in project amendments. The committee backed a $2.5 million change order from Fontaine Bros for turf field and terrazzo flooring work, plus a $71,423 contract amendment from Flansburgh for landscaping design. The committee also
Agawam Planning Board backs fence-height ordinance, approves Juniors Towing site plan. The board unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance increasing the allowed fence height from 6.5 feet to 8 feet, incorporating Building Inspector recommendations. Council President Anthony Russo, who
Agawam Beautification Committee advances barrel program to 80 units, explores Town Hall landscaping work. The Committee reported its barrel flower initiative has sold 80 units and received a new sponsor; members dedicated 2.5 hours on June 7 placing signs. The Committee also discussed a potential
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
Agawam Board of Health discussed updates to body art regulations that would establish apprenticeship standards for tattoo artists. Health Nurse Pam Sheridan outlined requirements including 2,400 hours of training over a minimum of two years, yearly physician clearance with TB testing, and
Conservation Commission approves $2,860 peer review contract and continues three hearings. The board, chaired by Henry Kozloski, unanimously ratified the Stockman Associates proposal to verify wetland boundaries at 130 South Westfield Street and advanced the determination hearing to June 25. Two
Agawam Housing Committee pursues new zoning ordinances to unlock residential housing development. The four-member committee met June 8 to address member Vincenzo Ronghi's concern about the committee's lack of concrete progress. Ronghi raised specific obstacles: residential zoning surrounding the
Agawam Zoning Board continues Davis North Street variance and Solokin chicken permit case. Chair Doreen Prouty, Vice Chair Richard Maggi, and Clerk Aldo Mancini heard a variance request for a 1.4-acre non-conforming lot at 0 North Street, where petitioner Joseph Davis seeks to build a
Planning Board recommends City Council deny zone change for group home. The Board voted 2-1 on June 4 to send a negative recommendation on the proposal by Chanda Care, Inc. to rezone 430 North West Street from Business B to Residence A-2. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano, Michael DiLullo, and Charles
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