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Agawam News

Local news for Agawam, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

13 hrs ago | MassLive.com

Agawam eyes lot size increase

“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

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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

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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

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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

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Saturday May 3 | WWLP

Football great is keynote speaker at local fundraiser

It was a huge financial boost for western Massachusetts Boy Scouts Wednesday night. via WWLP

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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

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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

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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

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Friday Apr 25 | Boston Herald

Woman crafts biz out of war

“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

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Wednesday Apr 23 | WWLP

Recycling Used Car Batteries

AAA has teamed up with several local businesses to promote recycling car batteries. via WWLP

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Agawam, Massachusetts is located in Hampden County and is part of the Springfield Metro Area. Zip codes in Agawam include 01001.