13 hrs ago | MassLive.com
“I still think the one-acre idea is a good one, because it just affects everything - the police, the fire, the schools.”
The Planning Board is expected to vote Thursday on whether to recommend a proposal to increase the minimum building lot size in all residential zones to one acre with a minimum frontage requirement of 150 feet. via MassLive.com
Friday May 9 | MassLive.com
Agawam retains right to use special lawyer in any Six Flags suits
“The city solicitor is under contract to the town, but he still bills by the hour”
By DAVID BERGENGREN dbergengren@repub.com AGAWAM - With a lawsuit contesting the Zoning Board of Appeal's special permit for Six Flags New England to build an indoor roller coaster still pending, the City ... via MassLive.com
Wednesday May 7 | MassLive.com
Multiple house fires threaten Red Cross' response fund
“With all the national disasters hitting this year Red Cross is stretched as thin as thin can be”
By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - An extraordinarily busy spring for house fires is taxing the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross's ability to help those who have lost their homes. via MassLive.com
Monday May 5 | MassLive.com
Petition seeks increased lot sizes
“I still think the one-acre idea is a good one, because it just affects everything - the police, the fire, the schools”
Reviews are mixed from participants in the Planning Board's public hearing on a proposal to increase the minimum building lot size in all residential zones to one acre, but supporters say they are determined to ... via MassLive.com
Saturday May 3 | WWLP
Thursday May 1 | MassLive.com
Gasoline crisis hits pump, but its not like the 1970s
“But it's not like it was in the '70s”
By STAN FREEMAN sfreeman@repub.com When the oil crisis hit in the 1970s and gasoline prices soared, the rush to small cars was immediate at Ken's Auto Sales on Main Street, Holyoke. via MassLive.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | MassLive.com
Church council seeks new ideas
“We would love to bring some new blood into the organization and hear from people who have fresh ideas and suggestions to make the organization stronger”
After 70 years in operation, the Council of Churches of Greater Springfield is in need of a makeover. via MassLive.com
Sunday Apr 27 | MassLive.com
Agawam's deputy fire chief looks back on 34 years with department
“They're just regular people, but they're motivated to be better. They're motivated by service to the community.”
Michael R. Mercadante has retired after 34 years with the Agawam Fire Department. via MassLive.com
Friday Apr 25 | Boston Herald
“I'm following the Avon model. I go to women's homes, tell them stories and showcase the gifts”
When the bubble burst, her company went bust, leaving Chand without a job. Six months later, she started her new company, the Massachusetts-based Amber Chand Collection, vowing that she'd do things differently ... via Boston Herald
Wednesday Apr 23 | WWLP









