Agawam City Council unanimously approves five-year capital plan and solar projects. The body voted 11-0 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan and separately approved two resolutions authorizing Mayor Johnson to enter lease and power purchase agreements with
Agawam Zoning Board approves vehicle sales operation and solar exemption on same night. Chairperson Doreen Prouty, Vice-Chair Richard Maggi, and Acting Clerk Vincenzo Ronghi unanimously granted a special permit for Tsimoshak's vehicle sales at 371 South Westfield Street, capped at 16 vehicles and
Agawam Conservation Commission approves energy center and multiple property projects. Chair Henry Kozloski and members Magda Galiatsos, Keven Brown, and Laura Fallon unanimously approved three determinations for the Agawam Energy Center at 769 Silver Street, conditioned on engineer-stamped site
City Council backs $2.6M fire truck purchase and grants. The Agawam City Council unanimously approved a $2,577,398 bond to purchase two fire engine pump trucks for the Fire Department, supported by a positive Finance Committee recommendation from Chair Dino Mercadante. The council also unanimously
Agawam Beautification Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and advanced its barrel sponsorship program. Committee staff reported 55 barrel orders received to date, including participation from repeat sponsors and new sponsors, with some prior donors ordering multiple barrels. Chair Vi
Planning Board approves Silver Street site plan, releases bond, continues Garden Street review. The board voted unanimously to approve the Site Plan for 699 Silver Street for MSR Properties LLC, conditioned on maintaining a clear swept path for the Fire Department; Engineering is satisfied and
Agawam Conservation Commission closes public hearing on Silver Street wetlands project. The commission voted unanimously to close the Notice of Intent hearing for 699 Silver Street (MSR Properties, LLC) after receiving Engineering Department approval and to draft an Order of Conditions at its April
Board of Health approves corrected March minutes and defers housing violation hearing. The board learned that all seven body art establishments in Agawam have been inspected and licensures are due this month; Health Agent Lauren Kennedy and Health Nurse Pam Sheridan will draft revisions to current
Agawam City Council approves reappointments and advances spending measures. The full eleven-member council unanimously reappointed Dennis King to the Veterans Council and elected Patrick Asta-Ferraro to the Community Preservation Act Committee. A $2,577,398 resolution to borrow for two fire engine
Planning Board unanimously backs $950K federal block grant for infrastructure work. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano and members Mike Cleavall and Michael DiLullo approved a Community Development Block Grant application to fund phase one construction on Moore and Valley Streets, design already complete,