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Agawam Council Narrowly Creates Housing Trust After Weeks of Pushback
Rosewood Way & Mill St. — Approximate Site of 62-Unit Housing Development. Agawam's City Council voted Wednesday to create a municipal affordable housing trust, a plan that squeaked through on the strength of six supporters on the 11-member board after public skepticism about handing new powers to an unelected panel. The vote followed discussion over whether the city needs another mechanism to steer affordable housing — or whether it's inviting bureaucracy and political interference it doesn't need.
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Suspect in Palmer hit and run facing multiple charges
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person was hospitalized and another is facing multiple charges following a hit and run in Palmer Tuesday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred near Breckenridge Street around 2:45 p.m. A vehicle struck a pedestrian and a medical helicopter was called but later canceled. The victim was taken to Baystate with serious injuries as the driver fled the scene.
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Agawam Flock Contract Draws Questions About Grant Approval and Data Access
At Agawam’s June 15, 2026, City Council meeting, residents raised concerns about what the town’s Flock license plate readers collect and who can use the information. Police Chief Eric Gillis and Lt. Edward McGovern answered questions; McGovern said the town had allowed police departments, and no other type of organization, access to its cameras within a 50-mile radius, The Reminder reported. The Reminder also said five of the six leased cameras had been installed since March.
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Agawam Veterans Day observances to begin with bridge wreath laying
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Veterans Day observances in Agawam will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at 7 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Strathmore Bridge. The Veterans’ Council will place a wreath in the middle of the bridge, where Agawam and West Springfield meet. The...
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Canton Rolls Past Agawam, 8-0, in Division 2 Playoff Opener
CANTON, MA — After a 10-day layoff, top-seeded Canton shook off some early rust and delivered a commanding performance, blanking No. 32 Agawam, 8-0, in its Division 2 playoff opener. Senior Shannon Lane led the Bulldogs’ offensive attack with a hat trick, while sophomore Violet Penders contributed two goals...