Agawam public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will consider special permit requests and discuss a property at 395 Main Street. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from December 8, 2025.

• Case #2040: Special Permit for Chris Auto South at 207 Main Street
• Case #2041: Special Permit for Pickett at 729 Silver Street
• Discussion regarding GPM Investments at 395 Main Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3‑0 to grant a special permit for Chris Auto, allowing the Class II license to increase parking spaces from 22 to 31 with conditions on layout, lighting, and operating hours. The board also approved a minor change to an existing special permit at 395 Main Street and granted a special permit for a small poultry operation at 729 Silver Street. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved special permit for Chris Auto to increase parking to 31 spaces (unanimous)
• Approved minor change to 395 Main Street special permit (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 12‑hen poultry operation at 729 Silver Street (unanimous)
• Motion to take agenda out of order adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting adopted (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to review revisions for a Main Street property, consider extending a performance agreement for a subdivision, and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review plan revisions for 395 Main Street
• Consider extending performance agreement for Samuel Street Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2025

The meeting agenda listed four items: a plan revision for 395 Main Street, a request to extend a performance agreement for the Samuel Street Subdivision, approval of the December 4 minutes, and correspondences. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, extensions, or other actions on these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions were documented.

Agawam High School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to review construction updates and budget status. The body will vote on two specific contract amendments for Flansburgh and Fontaine Bros.

• Vote to approve Flansburgh Amendment 8
• Vote to approve Fontaine Bros Amendment 11
• Budget update
• Construction update
• Vote to approve November invoices

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider the acceptance of a $50,000 earmark and a $500 donation. The body will also vote on granting or renewing several Class 1 and Class 2 dealer licenses for various automotive businesses.

• TR-2025-93: $50,000 earmark from the Executive Office of Economic Development
• TR-2025-92: $500 donation from Special Police Division to Agawam Cultural Council
• TO-2025-27 through TO-2025-32: Dealer license renewals for Elias Auto, Freedom Motor Group, BBB Auto, and Sarat Ford Sales
• TO-2025-33: Class 2 Dealer license for Paul J. LaPointe d/b/a The Car Connection at 820 Springfield Street
• TO-2025-34: Class 2 Dealer license for V&F Auto, Inc. at 7 Harding Street

The council unanimously approved a $500 donation to the Agawam Cultural Council and a $50,000 earmark from the Executive Office of Economic Development for the town. It also approved six dealer licenses and tabled one license pending further review. All votes were 11 in favor, 0 against.

• Approved $500 donation to Agawam Cultural Council (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 earmark to Town of Agawam (11-0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer license for Elias Auto (11-0)
• Tabled Class 2 dealer license for Freedom Motor Group (11-0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer license for BBB Auto (11-0)
• Approved Class 1 dealer license for Sarat Ford Sales, 221 Springfield St (11-0)
• Approved Class 1 dealer license for Sarat Ford Sales, 243-249 Springfield St (11-0)
• Approved Class 1 dealer license for Sarat Ford Sales, 250 Springfield St (11-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will meet to consider a request for determination regarding the Agawam Energy Center, LLC. The commission will also review a request for a certificate of compliance and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request for Determination: 769 Silver Street (Agawam Energy Center, LLC)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 42 Lakeview Circle
• Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes

The commission voted 4-1 to require a peer review of the jurisdictional area for the 769 Silver Street battery energy storage project. It also voted unanimously to carry the request for determination for that project to the next meeting. The commission approved an Order of Conditions for 42 Lakeview Circle, contingent on an onsite inspection, and approved Jessie Saltmarsh as the compliance monitor for 1422 Main Street. Additionally, the commission set sign placement and rain‑garden planting requirements for Pine St. Villas and adjourned the meeting.

• Require peer review for 769 Silver Street BESS (4-1-0)
• Continue request for determination for 769 Silver Street to next meeting (5-0-0)
• Issue Order of Conditions for 42 Lakeview Circle, conditional on onsite (5-0-0)
• Approve November 13, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approve Jessie Saltmarsh as compliance monitor for 1422 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Set Pine St. Villas signs at 5 ft and require rain‑garden plantings (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health will convene to approve the November meeting minutes, elect officers, and discuss a commitment for a Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services. The agenda also includes updates on school nurse activities, public health nurse initiatives, and influenza cases.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Commitment for Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services
• School Nurse Activities: Vision & Hearing Screenings
• Public Health Nurse Activities: First Cases of Influenza

The Board unanimously approved the execution of the Statement of Commitment for the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services, authorizing Dr. Amanda Kravetz to sign. Dr. Kravetz was also elected Chairwoman and Robin Pleshaw elected Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The November meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Amanda Kravetz as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Pleshaw as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved execution of Statement of Commitment for Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services (3‑0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a variance request for Springfield Street (Case #2039-18). It will continue public hearings on a variance and a special permit for 580 Main Street involving Verizon and Diamond Communications (Cases #2035 and #2034). The board will also approve the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and address any other matters that come before it.

• Case #2039-18: variance request for Springfield Street
• Case #2035: public hearing continuation on variance for 580 Main Street (Verizon & Diamond Communications)
• Case #2034: public hearing continuation on special permit for 580 Main Street (Verizon & Diamond Communications)
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting

The Board approved the agenda reordering and the November 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. It denied the variance request for 2039‑18 Springfield Street, voting 1‑2 against the petition. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Agenda items taken out of order approved (unanimous)
• November 10, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Variance for 2039‑18 Springfield Street denied (1‑2 vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will review a UMass Donahue Institute report on housing in Western Massachusetts and its implications for the town. Members will also discuss land at Wade for senior housing and a technical assistance program for the Housing Trust.

• UMass Donahue Institute Report on Housing in Western Mass
• Land at Wade for Senior Housing
• Mass Housing Partnership Intensive Technical Assistance Program for the Housing Trust

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a FORM A application for an energy storage project at 404 Silver Street. It will also approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and address various correspondences.

• FORM A – 404 Silver Street – Silver Street Energy Storage
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025
• Correspondences

The meeting agenda listed a Form A for 404 Silver Street, approval of November 20 minutes, and correspondences, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or votes.

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will hold public input and review correspondence. It will discuss updating the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures and consider matters related to 71 Bridge Street. The commission will also review projects for historical markers and documentation, approve meeting minutes, and address any other matters that may legally come before it.

• Update of 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures
• Discussion of 71 Bridge Street
• Historical markers project
• Documentation projects
• Approval of meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on accepting several grants and a $50,000 earmark for the town. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a residential factor adoption and review multiple auto dealer license renewals.

• Public hearing on adopting a residential factor of 0.8407 (TR-2025-85)
• Acceptance of a $50,000 earmark from the Executive Office of Economic Development (TR-2025-93)
• Acceptance of a $27,707 grant for the Agawam Police Department (TR-2025-90)
• Acceptance of an $8,190 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (TR-2025-88)
• License renewals for auto dealers including Garden Auto Sales, Auto Point Motors, and Sarat Ford Sales

The Agawam City Council approved a residential tax factor of 0.8407. It also accepted an $8,190 environmental grant, a $27,707 police grant, confirmed the Veterans Council appointment of Bruce Bussiere, and reappointed Michael Dobise to the Golf Commission. Two Class 2 dealer licenses for Garden Auto Sales and Auto Point Motors were renewed. All actions were approved by a 10‑yes, 0‑no vote with one councilor absent.

• Adopted residential tax factor 0.8407 (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved $8,190 environmental grant (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved $27,707 police department grant (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Confirmed Bruce E. Bussiere appointment to Veterans Council (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Reappointed Michael Dobise to Golf Commission (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Renewed Class 2 dealer license for Garden Auto Sales (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)
• Renewed Class 2 dealer license for Auto Point Motors (10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to the FY24 Community Development Block Grant program. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board will review any correspondences received.

• Public hearing – FY24 CDBG Program Proposed Revisions
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2025 meeting
• Review of correspondences

The Planning Board voted 5‑0‑0 to close the public hearing on the FY24 CDBG Program proposed revisions. The Board also approved the November 6, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0‑1 vote (Chair Baldwin abstained). Finally, the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Closed FY24 CDBG Program hearing (5-0-0)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss several town aesthetic projects. The body will review items related to barrels, urns, and a gazebo.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of Town Hall urns
• Discussion of gazebo at Granger Elementary
• Review of a letter to the editor

The committee approved the July 15, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It adopted 95 barrels for the 2026 Sponsor a Barrel season, raising the cost to $105 per barrel and selecting red, white, and purple petunias. The final letter to the Agawam Advertiser will be submitted by Ms. Kesecker, and urns will use greens until spring before being reviewed in early 2026. Ms. Baldwin will contact Granger Elementary about the holiday tree, and the meeting adjourned with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 95 barrels for 2026 Sponsor a Barrel season; cost $105 each; chose red, white, purple petunias
• Finalized letter to editor; Ms. Kesecker to submit to Agawam Advertiser
• Decided urns will use greens until Spring, then revisit at first 2026 meeting
• Ms. Baldwin to contact Granger Elementary principal about holiday tree ceremony
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to review budget and construction updates for the Agawam High School project. The body will vote on specific contract amendments for Leftfield and Fontaine Bros.

• Vote to approve Leftfield Amendment 5
• Vote to approve Fontaine Bros Amendment 10
• Budget update
• GMP and bidding update
• Construction update

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances at its November 17 meeting. Items include accepting a $5,000 donation from the Town’s Special Police Division, a $15,000 earmark for the Veterans Council, and a $27,707 grant for the Police Department. The council will also hold a public hearing on a residential factor ordinance and consider amendments to construction‑hour regulations and motorized‑scooter rules. Several Class 2 dealer licenses will be referred to the Administrative Committee.

• TR-2025-86: Resolution to accept $5,000 donation from Town of Agawam Special Police Division to Whiting Street/Thomas Pyne Funds.
• TR-2025-87: Resolution to accept $15,000 earmark from Commonwealth to Agawam Veterans Council.
• TR-2025-90: Resolution to accept $27,707 grant from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for Agawam Police Department.
• TR-2025-85 (PH-2025-10): Public hearing on adopting a residential factor of 0.0000 under Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 40, Sec. 56 (hearing set for Dec 1, 2025).
• TOR-2025-9: Ordinance amendment adding paragraph N on construction hours to Section 180‑8 of the City Code (2nd reading).

The council unanimously approved a final reading of an ordinance to provide for the safe operation of motorized scooters. It also approved a final reading amending construction‑hour regulations, accepted two monetary donations, and granted a series of Class 2 dealer licenses. A public hearing for a residential factor resolution was scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Approved Resolution TR-2025-86 accepting a $5,000 donation from the Town of Agawam Special Police Division (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution TR-2025-87 accepting a $15,000 earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the Agawam Veterans Council (11‑0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance TOR-2025-9 amending construction‑hour regulations (11‑0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance TOR-2025-10 establishing rules for motorized scooters (11‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution TR-2025-85 on December 1, 2025
• Approved Class 2 dealer licenses TO-2025-16 through TO-2025-24 for various auto businesses (each 11‑0)
• Approved next‑agenda resolutions TR-2025-88, TR-2025-89, TR-2025-90, and TR-2025-91 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (motion 11‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a request for determination from Eversource Energy concerning M Street. It will continue a public hearing on a notice of intent for a project at 18 Springfield Street submitted by Shah. The commission will discuss matters related to All Farmers on Meadow Street. The meeting will also include approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes and review of correspondence and complaints.

• Request for determination concerning M Street involving Eversource Energy
• Continuation of public hearing on notice of intent for 18 Springfield Street (Shah)
• Discussion regarding All Farmers on Meadow Street
• Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of correspondence and complaints

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to deny the Eversource Energy request for borings at the public boat ramp. It also closed the public hearing and approved the Order of Conditions for 18 Springfield Street, and approved the October 23, 2025 minutes. Additional actions included sending notification letters to property owners and requesting more information on a tree‑removal request.

• Negative Determination for Eversource Energy request (vote 6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing notice of intent for 18 Springfield Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 18 Springfield Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Decided to send notification letter to 721 Springfield Street owner
• Decided to send notification letter regarding 86 Willow Brook complaint
• Will request additional information from applicant for 1014 North St Ext
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to receive updates from the Health Department and discuss public awareness regarding medical spas. The meeting also includes reports on school nurse staffing and public health nurse activities.

• Medical Spas public awareness
• School nurse staffing
• Flu vaccination season
• Jammie Jingle

The Board of Health approved the October meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 5:39 PM. A new board member, Dr. Mandy Kravetz, was welcomed to the board. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to continue discussions on two cases involving Verizon at 580 Main Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its previous meeting.

• Public Hearing: Case#2035-580 Main Street-Verizon-Variance
• Public Hearing: Case#2034-580 Main Street-Verizon-Special Permit
• Approval of Minutes-October 27, 2025

The Board voted to continue the public hearings for cases 2034 and 2035 at 580 Main Street to December 8, 2025. The Board also approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. Finally, the Board adjourned the session.

• Continue hearings to Dec 8, 2025 – approved (all in favor)
• Approve October 27, 2025 minutes – approved (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on November 10, 2025 at the Agawam Senior Center. The agenda includes continuations of public hearings for two Verizon applications at 580 Main Street: a variance and a special permit. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. Any other matters that may legally come before the board may be addressed.

• Public hearing continuation – Case #2035-580 Main Street – Verizon variance
• Public hearing continuation – Case #2034-580 Main Street – Verizon special permit
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of any other matters that may legally come before the board

The board approved the preliminary plan for the Old River Street development (vote 4-0-0). It also approved site plans for a cell tower at 580 Main Street, conditional on ZBA approval (vote 4-0-0), and for a project at 18 Springfield Street, conditional on Conservation Commission and ZBA approvals (vote 4-0-0). The October 2, 2025 and October 31, 2025 meeting minutes were approved (votes 4-0-0 and 3-0-1). The meeting was adjourned (vote 4-0-0).

• Approved Preliminary Plan for Old River St, 27 Walnut St, 17 High St (4-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan for 580 Main St cell tower, conditional on ZBA approval (4-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan for 18 Springfield St, conditional on Conservation Commission and ZBA approvals (4-0-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved October 31, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hear a second reading on an ordinance regarding motorized scooter safety and renew multiple Class 2 Dealer's Licenses for local businesses. The body will also discuss a residential factor and accept donations totaling $20,000.

• Ordinance to regulate motorized scooter operation (1 of 2 readings)
• Ordinance to amend construction hours (2 of 2 readings)
• Resolution accepting $5,000 donation to Whiting Street/Thomas Pyne Funds
• Resolution accepting $15,000 earmark to Agawam Veterans Council
• Renewal of Class 2 Dealer's Licenses for 11 local businesses

The City Council approved an amendment to the construction‑hours ordinance, adding a quiet‑time period from 11 pm to 7 am, with a 10‑yes, 0‑no vote (1 absent). It also approved a Class 2 dealer license for Parrotta’s Auto Service, 10‑yes, 0‑no (1 absent), and gave a first reading to the motorized‑scooter ordinance, 10‑yes, 0‑no (1 absent). The council set a public‑hearing date of December 1, 2025 for the residential tax‑factor resolution.

• Amended construction‑hours ordinance adding quiet‑time approved (10‑yes, 0‑no, 1 absent)
• Parrotta’s Auto Service Class 2 dealer license approved (10‑yes, 0‑no, 1 absent)
• First reading of motorized‑scooter ordinance approved (10‑yes, 0‑no, 1 absent)
• Public hearing for residential tax factor set for Dec 1 2025

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents who received an abutter notice for a preliminary subdivision plan will be mailed a notice of the rescheduled review date.

The Planning Board approved subdivision plans for 571 & 577 Mill Street (D’Angelo) and 716 Cooper Street (Sidoryuk) without requiring a Subdivision Control Law review. It also extended the performance agreement for the Samuel Street Subdivision to December 31, 2025. The board voted to table the October 2, 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 571 & 577 Mill Street subdivision plan (3-0)
• Approved 716 Cooper Street subdivision plan (3-0)
• Extended Samuel Street Subdivision performance agreement to Dec 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled October 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission will conduct roll call and approve prior meeting minutes. Commissioners may consider any other matters raised. The main item is a review of the conditions under which the municipal golf course operates. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes
• Any other matter
• Review conditions of Golf Operation
• Adjournment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a variance and a special permit for Verizon at 580 Main Street. The board will also discuss 18 Springfield Street and approve minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion regarding 18 Springfield Street
• Public hearing for Case#2035-580 Main Street (Verizon) variance
• Public hearing for Case#2034-580 Main Street (Verizon) special permit

The board approved a motion to request the 18 Springfield Street applicant to amend its proposal to a variance, with all three voting members in favor. A separate motion to take the agenda item out of order also passed unanimously. The September 22, 2025 minutes were approved. No final decision was made on the proposed cell tower at 580 Main Street.

• Requested petitioner amend 18 Springfield St. application to a variance (3‑0)
• Moved agenda item out of order (5‑0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will meet on Oct 27, 2025 at the Agawam Public Library. The committee will vote to approve the meeting minutes from September 22, 2025, approve September invoices, and approve Fontaine Bros Amendment 9. It will also receive a budget update, a GMP and bidding update, and a construction update, followed by public comment and new business.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from September 22, 2025
• Vote to approve September invoices
• Vote to approve Fontaine Bros Amendment 9
• Budget update presentation
• GMP & bidding update

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the September 2025 meeting minutes, the September invoices totaling $4,657,097.89, and Fontaine's contract amendment for $12,753,828. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (12-0-0-0)
• Approved September invoices: LeftField $166,901; Flansburgh $962,616; Fontaine $3,519,205.89 (total $4,657,097.89) (12-0-0-0)
• Approved Fontaine contract amendment No. 9 for $12,753,828 (12-0-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 18 Springfield Street. The commission will also review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 721 Springfield Street.

• Public hearing continuation: Notice of Intent for 18 Springfield Street (Shah)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 721 Springfield Street

The commission voted 6‑0‑0 to continue the public hearing on the notice of intent for 18 Springfield Street to the November 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Compliance for 721 Springfield Street by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The October 9, 2025 minutes were approved with a 5‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Continue public hearing for 18 Springfield Street to Nov 13, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 721 Springfield Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Approve October 9, 2025 minutes as written (vote 5-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 6-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions for donations and grants, including a FEMA grant for firefighters. The body is also considering a new ordinance for the safe operation of motorized scooters and the renewal of dealer licenses.

• TR-2025-82: FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant of $59,333.63
• TOR-2025-10: Ordinance regarding the safe operation of motorized scooters
• TR-2025-83: Appropriation of funds for new golf carts
• TO-2025-13: Class 1 Dealer’s LICENSE for G&T Beaver, Inc. at 721 Springfield Street
• TO-2025-14: Class 2 Dealer’s LICENSE for Euro Imports at 321 Main Street

The council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a $500 donation to the public library, a $1,600 donation to the senior center, a $59,333.63 FEMA grant for the fire department, and funding for new golf carts. It also confirmed the appointment of Dr. Amanda J. Kravetz to the Board of Health and approved the first reading of a construction‑hours ordinance. All votes were recorded as either 11‑0 or 10‑1 as noted in the minutes.

• Approved $500 donation to Agawam Public Library (11‑0)
• Approved $1,600 donation to Agawam Senior Center (11‑0)
• Approved $59,333.63 FEMA grant to the town for fire department (11‑0)
• Approved funds from Golf Stabilization Fund for new golf carts (11‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of Dr. Amanda J. Kravetz to Board of Health (11‑0)
• Approved first reading (amended) of construction‑hours ordinance (10‑1)
• Approved Class 1 dealer license renewal for G&T Beaver, Inc. (11‑0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer license renewal for Euro Imports (11‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing continuation on a notice of intent for a property at 18 Springfield Street. The commission will also consider draft orders of conditions for projects at 580 Main Street (Diamond Communications, LLC) and 1014 North Street Extension (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC). Minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting will be approved, and the commission will address any correspondence and complaints.

• Public hearing continuation – notice of intent – 18 Springfield Street (Shah)
• Write order of conditions – 580 Main Street – Diamond Communications, LLC
• Write order of conditions – 1014 North Street Extension – VIP Homes & Associates, LLC
• Approval of minutes – September 25, 2025
• Correspondence and complaints

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to deny the Order of Conditions for Diamond Communications' cell tower at 580 Main Street because it would be less than a foot from a wetland. It also approved the continuation of the public hearing for 18 Springfield Street – Shah to the October 25 meeting (5‑0) and issued an Order of Conditions for 1014 North Street Ext – VIP Homes & Associates (5‑0). Additionally, the commission approved the September 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑2), lifted the enforcement order for 721 Springfield Street (5‑0), and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved continuation of public hearing for 18 Springfield Street – Shah to Oct 25 (5‑0)
• Denied Order of Conditions for 580 Main Street – Diamond Communications (5‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 1014 North Street Ext – VIP Homes & Associates (5‑0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑2)
• Lifted Enforcement Order for 721 Springfield Street (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review new vaccine guidance from the MA DPH for 2025-2026. The meeting also includes updates on school nurse staffing and flu vaccination season activities.

• MA DPH 2025-2026 Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance
• New school year staffing for school nurses
• Flu vaccination season activities for public health nurses

The Agawam Board of Health approved the September meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The board discussed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID‑19 vaccine guidance and confirmed it will not offer COVID‑19 vaccines at upcoming flu clinics, directing residents to Mass.gov for vaccination sites. Nurse Pam announced flu vaccine clinics on Oct 14 at the Senior Center and Oct 16 at Heritage Woods. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:08 PM.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to offer COVID‑19 vaccine at upcoming flu clinics
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on resolutions to appropriate funds for three newly ratified collective bargaining agreements with the town's administrative, clerical, and nursing unions. The body will also consider resolutions to purchase new golf carts and accept various donations and grants.

• Resolution to appropriate funds for Agawam Administrative Union agreement
• Resolution to appropriate funds for Agawam Clerical Employees Association agreement
• Resolution to appropriate funds for Agawam Nurses Association agreement
• Resolution to purchase new golf carts from stabilization funds
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend construction hours

The council unanimously approved three resolutions to appropriate funds for the Administrative Union, Clerical Employees Association, and Nurses Association collective bargaining agreements. It also approved three budgetary transfers totaling $238,177 to finance those agreements. The Noise Ordinance (TOR-2025-8) received a unanimous second‑reading approval, while the proposed Construction Hours Ordinance (PH-2025-10) failed to obtain the required eight votes.

• Approved Resolution TR-2025-77 for Administrative Union CB funds (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution TR-2025-78 for Clerical Employees CB funds (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution TR-2025-79 for Nurses Association CB funds (11‑0)
• Approved budget transfer TO-2025-10 of $120,006.00 for Administrative Union CB (11‑0)
• Approved budget transfer TO-2025-11 of $83,025.00 for Clerical Employees CB (11‑0)
• Approved budget transfer TO-2025-12 of $35,146.00 for Nurses Association CB (11‑0)
• Approved second and final reading of Noise Ordinance TOR-2025-8 (11‑0)
• Failed to adopt Construction Hours Ordinance PH-2025-10 (7‑4, short of required 8 votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that adds Paragraph N to Chapter 180-8, addressing construction hours. The board will also review the site plan for 18 Springfield Street submitted by Shah. Minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting will be considered for approval, and various correspondences will be addressed.

• Public hearing – zoning amendment adding Paragraph N on construction hours (Chapter 180-8)
• Review of Site Plan for 18 Springfield Street – Shah
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of correspondences

The board voted 4‑0 to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance amending construction hours. It also approved continuing the review of the 18 Springfield Street site plan and the Form A for 571 & 577 Mill Street to the October 16 meeting. The September 18 minutes were tabled until October 16, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for construction‑hour ordinance (4‑0)
• Approved continuation of 18 Springfield St site plan review to Oct 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved continuation of Form A for 571 & 577 Mill St to Oct 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved tabling of Sep 18, 2025 minutes until Oct 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for three different locations. The commission will also review minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 580 Main Street (Diamond Communications, LLC)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 18 Springfield Street (Shah)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance and a special permit for Verizon at 580 Main Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its September 8 meeting.

• Public Hearing: Verizon variance at 580 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Verizon special permit at 580 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Variance for Mayersky at 265 Colemore Street
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the petition for an 8‑foot fence variance at 265 Colemore Street by a unanimous three‑member vote. The board also approved the September 8, 2025 minutes, and postponed the public hearings for the 580 Main Street variance and special permit to October 27, 2025. Additional motions to reorder the agenda and to adjourn the meeting were adopted.

• Denied 8‑ft fence variance at 265 Colemore St (3-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Continued 580 Main St variance hearing to Oct 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued 580 Main St special permit hearing to Oct 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted motion to take agenda items out of order (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will vote on several items, including approval of meeting minutes from August 25 and August invoices. The committee will also hold a proprietary vote on hardware and vote to approve LeftField Amendment 4 and Fontaine Bros Amendment 8. A decision to submit 100% construction documents to the MSBA will be made, followed by a construction update, public comment, and new business.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from August 25
• Vote to approve August invoices
• Proprietary vote on hardware
• Vote to approve LeftField Amendment 4
• Vote to approve Fontaine Bros Amendment 8

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting and the August invoices totaling $2,799,904.39. It also approved a proprietary hardware specification, two contract amendments (LeftField $825 and Fontaine $61,810,542), and the submission of 100% construction documents to the MSBA. All motions passed with a 10‑0‑2‑0 vote.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-2-0)
• Approved August invoices totaling $2,799,904.39 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved proprietary hardware spec: Corbin Russwin Pyramid Key System (10-0-2-0)
• Approved LeftField contract amendment No. 4 for $825 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Fontaine contract amendment No. 8 for $61,810,542 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved submission of 100% construction documents to the MSBA (10-0-2-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (10-0-2-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss barrels and correspondence. The meeting includes a review of a letter to the editor.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 minutes
• Discussion regarding barrels
• Review of letter to editor
• Review of correspondence

The committee approved the July 15, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑2 vote. It adopted the agenda order change and approved the petunia color selection for next year, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved taking the agenda out of order (6-0-0)
• Approved petunia color selection for next year (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider resolutions accepting various state grants, including funds for a police behavioral crisis program and ecological restoration, and will appropriate funds for three newly ratified collective bargaining agreements.

• Accepting $118,139.77 grant for Agawam Police behavioral crisis program
• Accepting $88,807.00 grant for ecological restoration
• Appropriating funds for Agawam Administrative Union collective bargaining agreement
• Appropriating funds for Agawam Clerical Employees Association collective bargaining agreement
• Appropriating funds for Agawam Nurses Association collective bargaining agreement

The Agawam City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting House Bill No. 2330 to secure a seat on the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. It also approved several grant and funding resolutions, including a $122,000 culvert design grant, a $118,139.77 mental‑health grant, an $88,807 LED‑lighting grant, a $25,000 cyber‑security grant, and a Cost‑of‑Living adjustment for veterans' tax exemptions. The council set a public hearing for an ordinance on construction‑hour limits for October 6, 2025, and gave a first reading approval for a noise‑abatement ordinance amendment.

• Approved resolution supporting House Bill No. 2330 (11‑0)
• Approved $122,000 grant for culvert design (11‑0)
• Approved $118,139.77 grant for police behavioral‑crisis program (11‑0)
• Approved $88,807 grant for school LED lighting (11‑0)
• Approved $25,000 cyber‑resilient operating funds grant (11‑0)
• Approved Cost‑of‑Living adjustment for veterans' tax exemptions (10‑0‑1 abstention)
• Set public hearing for construction‑hour ordinance amendment on Oct 6, 2025
• Approved first reading of noise‑abatement ordinance amendment (11‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will review requests for determinations and hold public hearings regarding specific property developments. The body will also vote to approve minutes from four previous meetings.

• Request for determination for 93 Tobacco Farm Rd (Lanzoni)
• Public hearing for notice of intent at 580 Main Street (Diamond Communications, LLC)
• Request for determination for 511 School Street (Town of Agawam)
• Public hearing for notice of intent at 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)

The commission voted 4-0-0 to issue a Negative Determination for 93 Tobacco Farm Road and 4-1-0 to issue a Negative Determination for 511 School Street. It also voted 5-0-0 to continue the public hearing on the 1014 North Street Extension to the September 25 meeting. Additionally, the commission approved several past meeting minutes and authorized the use of coir logs in a North Street culvert.

• Negative Determination – 93 Tobacco Farm Rd (Lanzoni) approved (4-0-0)
• Negative Determination – 511 School St (Town of Agawam) approved (4-1-0)
• Continue public hearing – 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes) to Sep 25, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approve July 10, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approve July 24, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approve August 14, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approve August 28, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approve coir logs in North St culvert (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to welcome new members and review seasonal health updates. Discussions will include school nurse activities for the new school year and public health nurse projects.

• Welcome of new board members
• Mosquito season update
• School nurse activities for the new school year
• Public health intern projects
• Flu vaccination season

The Board of Health unanimously approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 6:06 PM. New board members were welcomed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will review three separate cases regarding property permits and variances. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting.

• Case#2036: Special Permit for 1099 Suffield Street
• Case#2037: Variance for 265 Colemore Street
• Case#2038: Special Permit for 45 Cricket Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for 1099 Suffield Street allowing up to 12 hens with conditions. It also approved a special permit for 45 Cricket Road allowing up to 6 hens with conditions. The board adopted the August 25, 2025 minutes and postponed the variance request for 265 Colemore Street to the September 22 meeting.

• Approved Special Permit for 1099 Suffield St (12 hens) – Prouty, Maggi, Savonin all yes
• Approved Special Permit for 45 Cricket Rd (6 hens) – Prouty, Maggi, Savonin all yes
• Adopted August 25, 2025 minutes – Prouty yes, Savonin yes, Maggi abstained
• Took agenda items out of order – Prouty, Maggi, Savonin all yes
• Continued variance case #2037 (265 Colemore St) to Sep 22, 2025 – no vote recorded
• Adjourned meeting – Prouty, Ronghi, Savonin all yes

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will review its relationship with the mayor, discuss next steps for its work, and consider any legal business. The meeting is procedural with no concrete decisions listed.

The committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. The committee set its next meeting for December 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. and will meet quarterly.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a zone change request. The board will also review a sign plan and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for zone change at 430 North West Street (VIP Homes & Associates)
• Sign plan for 6 & 24 Ace Precision Way (TGE Realty, LLC)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at the Agawam Senior Center. The agenda includes procedural items, resolutions on grants totaling over $350,000, a zoning change petition for 430 North West Street, and ordinances on noise and construction hours.

• Zone change petition for 430 North West Street from Business B to Residence B District (public hearing set for September 15, 2025)
• Acceptance of $88,807 grant from Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources for energy projects
• Acceptance of $118,139.77 grant from Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for police behavioral crisis co-response program
• Ordinance amendments on noise regulations and construction hours (two readings required)
• Resolution supporting House Bill No. 2330 for equitable representation on Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

The Agawam City Council unanimously approved a new all‑way stop at Pine Street (Route 187) and Barry Street. It also accepted a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, approved the Community Choice Power Supply Program plan, and passed the second reading of the Kitchen Assistant ordinance. A public hearing for a zoning change at 430 North West Street was scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Approved all‑way stop at Pine & Barry Streets (11‑0)
• Accepted Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund grant (11‑0)
• Approved Community Choice Power Supply Program aggregation plan (11‑0)
• Approved second reading of Kitchen Assistant ordinance (11‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for zone change at 430 North West St on Sep 15 (referred to Legislative Committee)
• Referred resolution supporting House Bill 2330 to Community Relations Committee
• Referred resolution accepting $93 donation to Cultural Council to Finance Committee
• Referred resolution accepting $88,807 DOE grant to Finance Committee

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will consider a request for determination for a town project and continue a public hearing for a private development. The body will also review enforcement order updates and previous meeting minutes.

• Request for determination: 511 School Street (Town of Agawam)
• Public hearing continuation: Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission unanimously voted to continue the public hearing notice of intent for 1014 North St Extension to the September 11, 2025 meeting. It also tabled approval of minutes from July 10, July 14, and August 14, 2025, and tabled a request for determination on 511 School Street, each by a 4‑0 vote. The commission addressed a dumping complaint at 57 Meadow Street and scheduled an onsite inspection for a proposed Verizon cell tower.

• Continue public hearing notice of intent for 1014 North St Extension to Sept. 11, 2025 (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Table approval of minutes for July 10, July 14, and Aug 14, 2025 (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Table request for determination on 511 School Street to Sept. 11, 2025 (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Send letter to 57 Meadow St owner to place materials 10 ft from grassy edge
• Schedule onsite inspection of Verizon tower site after area is flagged

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Agawam Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and decide on a funding application for a $41,250 irrigation project submitted by Doering Irrigation. The committee will also address any other legal business before adjourning.

• Funding application for Doering Irrigation: $41,250
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to continue two special permit cases. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing continuation for Case #2036-1099 at 6:30PM for Suffield St. (Modrila) special permit
• Public hearing continuation for Case #2033-12 for Moore St. (Santanello) special permit
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits for 12 hens at 1099 Suffield Street and for 6 hens at 45 Cricket Road, each with conditions set by the board. The board also approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. The variance request for 265 Colemore Street was not decided and will be heard at the September 22, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Special Permit for 1099 Suffield Street (12 hens) – vote Prouty‑yes, Maggi‑yes, Savonin‑yes
• Approved Special Permit for 45 Cricket Road (6 hens) – vote Prouty‑yes, Maggi‑yes, Savonin‑yes
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes – vote Prouty‑yes, Savonin‑yes, Maggi‑abstained
• Continued public hearing on variance for 265 Colemore Street to Sep 22, 2025
• Adjourned meeting – vote Prouty‑yes, Ronghi‑yes, Savonin‑yes

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will vote on meeting minutes and July invoices. The meeting includes updates on the design and construction of the Agawam High School project.

• Vote to approve August 1st and August 15th meeting minutes
• Vote to approve July invoices
• Design update
• Construction update

The committee approved the minutes from the August 1 and August 15 meetings. It also approved July invoices for LeftField ($124,178), Flansburgh ($1,180,726) and Fontaine Bros ($803,159.04), for a combined total of $2,108,063.06. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 1 and August 15 meeting minutes (10-0-2-0)
• Approved July invoices totaling $2,108,063.06 (10-0-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-2-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to review a site plan for a self-storage facility at 727 Silver Street. The board will also approve minutes from the August 7 meeting and discuss any correspondence received.

• Site plan review for 727 Silver Street – Agawam Self Storage Center, LLC

The board approved the site plan for the Agawam Self Storage Center at 727 Silver Street with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved property‑line adjustments for lots at 699, 711 and 727 Silver Street under a “Subdivision Control Law Not Required” finding, also 5‑0. The minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting were approved 4‑0‑1. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved site plan for 727 Silver Street – Agawam Self Storage Center, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved property‑line adjustment plan for 699, 711 & 727 Silver Street under Subdivision Control Law Not Required (5‑0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss barrels and Town Hall urns. The meeting also includes time for correspondence and unanticipated topics.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of Town Hall urns

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will hold a virtual meeting to vote on proprietary security items. No major decisions on construction or funding are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to Approve Proprietary Items – Security Only

The Agawam High School Building Committee voted to approve the proprietary specification for the Genetec SaaS Cloudlink Hybrid Video Management System, which is required for IT security and functionality at the new school. The motion was approved with a 9‑0‑3‑0 vote (yes‑no‑absent‑abstain). The meeting then adjourned after a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Approved proprietary specification for Genetec SaaS Cloudlink Hybrid Video Management System (9-0-3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (9-0-3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will review requests for determination for projects on River Road, Old River Street, Walnut Street, High Street, and Moore & Valley Streets. The body will also continue a public hearing regarding a notice of intent for 1014 North St Ext.

• Request for Determination: 1120 River Road (Bowdren)
• Request for Determination: Old River Street, 27 Walnut Street, and 17 High Street (Calabrese Construction, LLC)
• Request for Determination: Moore & Valley Streets (Town of Agawam)
• Public Hearing (Cont.): Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Ratification of Emergency Order: Robinson State Park near 56 Thalia property line

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Negative Determination for the deck proposals at 1120 River Road. It also approved a Positive Determination confirming resource area boundaries for the Old River Street project and a Negative Determination with conditions for the Moore & Valley Streets improvements. Additional actions included extending an order of conditions, issuing certificates of compliance, and ratifying an emergency order.

• Negative Determination for 1120 River Road deck proposals (4-0-0)
• Positive Determination confirming resource area boundaries for Old River Street project (4-0-0)
• Negative Determination for Moore & Valley Streets project with conditions (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 1014 North St extension to Aug 28, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Letter to applicant limiting continuances past Sep 11, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Extended Order of Conditions for 184 River Road to Aug 25, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Certificate of Compliance issued for 1443 Main Street (4-0-0)
• Certificate of Compliance issued for 99 Elizabeth Street, contingent on site visit (4-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will discuss appropriating Community Preservation Funds for a plaza at School Street Park and a proposed all-way stop at Pine Street and Barry Street. The body will also review several grant and donation acceptances and a zoning petition for a property in Feeding Hills.

• Appropriation of Community Preservation Funds for Veterans Memorial Plaza construction at School Street Park
• Petition to change zoning at 430 North West Street from Business B to Residence B District
• Resolution to establish an all-way stop at Pine Street (Route 187) and Barry Street
• First refusal option for property at 643 Mill Street and 0 Mill Street
• Ordinance amending the Kitchen Assistant position at the Agawam Senior Center

The council approved several resolutions, including accepting donations from EB’s Franchise Development Corp and Eversource, and accepting a 2022 congressional grant. It also approved an emergency preamble and a full resolution to appropriate Community Preservation Fund money for the Veterans Memorial Plaza at School Street Park. Councilors rejected the mayor’s request to exercise the town’s first‑refusal option on the Jerome Richards property. The first reading of an ordinance amending the senior‑center kitchen‑assistant position was also approved.

• Approved donation from EB’s Franchise Development Corp (TR-2025-57) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Approved 2022 congressional CDS/CPF grant (TR-2025-59) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Rejected first‑refusal option for 643 Mill Street property (TR-2025-60) – 0 YES, 8 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Approved donation from Eversource (TR-2025-61) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Approved emergency preamble for Veterans Memorial Plaza funding (TR-2025-64) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Approved appropriation of Community Preservation Funds for Veterans Memorial Plaza (TR-2025-65) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending senior‑center kitchen‑assistant position (TOR-2025-7) – 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will meet virtually to review project updates. The committee is scheduled to vote on an updated list of proprietary items.

• Vote to approve updated list of proprietary items

The committee approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the vote to use Siemens Industry, Inc. for design, engineering, construction and commissioning services and to make Siemens the sole supplier of all HVAC digital control systems. The motions passed with a 10‑0‑2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0-2-0)
• Approved vote #1 to use Siemens for design, engineering, construction and commissioning services (10-0-2-0)
• Approved vote #2 to make Siemens the sole supplier of all HVAC digital control systems (10-0-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-2-0)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission will meet to review the conditions of golf operations. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

The Golf Commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The motion was made by Dan and seconded by Dave, and it passed with all members in favor. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings regarding special permits for two properties. The board will also review minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.

• Continued public hearing for Case#2030-223 Garden St. (MBNZ Holding) regarding a Special Permit
• Continued public hearing for Case#2033-12 Moore St. (Santanello) regarding a Special Permit

The board voted 3‑0 to amend the special permit for 223 Garden Street, adding six conditions on construction plans, lighting, zoning compliance, business hours, deed filing, and a three‑year construction deadline. It also voted 3‑0 to continue the Moore Street special permit hearing to August 25 2025. The June 14 2025 minutes were approved with two members abstaining. The board approved a postponement of the 580 Main Street hearing and then adjourned the meeting.

• Amended Special Permit for 223 Garden Street with conditions (approved 3‑0)
• Continued Moore Street special permit hearing to Aug 25 2025 (approved 3‑0)
• Approved June 14 2025 minutes (3‑0, 2 abstentions)
• Postponed public hearing for 580 Main Street (approved 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (approved 5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to discuss several property requests and enforcement updates. The body will consider a request for determination and a notice of intent for specific local addresses.

• Request for determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street (Dikan & Ashlaban)
• Public hearing for notice of intent at 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 8 Alexander Drive
• Enforcement order updates

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Positive Determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street, confirming wetland boundary flags A112‑A115, a 100‑ft buffer zone, and classifying the stream as intermittent. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for 8 Alexander Drive and postponed the public hearing notice for 1014 North Street to the August 14, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the commission tabled approval of the July 1 and July 10, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Positive Determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing notice for 1014 North St to Aug 14, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 8 Alexander Drive (4-0-0)
• Tabled approval of minutes for July 1, 2025 & July 10, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Agawam Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to discuss a funding application for Veterans Plaza. The committee will also review minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting.

• Funding application for Veterans Plaza

The CPA Committee discussed relocating the Veterans Green to School Street Park and the possibility of adding a new bell tower. After discussion, Member Ronghi motioned to increase the project funding by $25,000, raising the total to $213,760 from the Budgeted Reserve. The motion was seconded by Member Baldwin and passed with all members in favor. A prior motion to approve the April 23, 2025 minutes was made, but the minutes do not record the final vote outcome.

• Motion to increase Veterans Plaza funding by $25,000 approved (all in favor), total $213,760

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will review the reconciled budget and vote on submitting 90% Construction Documents to the MSBA. The body will also consider contract amendments for bidding services and project notices.

• Vote to approve 90% CD submission to the MSBA on July 25
• Vote to approve LeftField’s contract amendment for bidding services
• Vote to approve Fontaine’s contract amendment based on notice to proceed
• Approval of June invoices for LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros
• Review of the reconciled budget

The Agawam High School Building Committee met on July 21, 2025 and approved the June meeting minutes. It then approved $2,741,099.53 in June invoices and several contracts and amendment requests, all with a 9‑0‑3‑0 vote. The committee also authorized the submission of the 90% construction documents to the MSBA.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-3-4)
• Approved June invoices totaling $2,741,099.53 (9-0-3-0)
• Approved Crown Castle Phase 1 Early Enabling invoice $18,830.54 (9-0-3-0)
• Approved Allied Testing Laboratories contract up to $250,000 (9-0-3-0)
• Approved submission of 90% CD package to MSBA (9-0-3-0)
• Approved Fontaine Contract Amendment #7 for elevators $448,600 (9-0-3-0)
• Approved LeftField Contract Amendment #3 for BidDocs services $5,775 (9-0-3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0-3-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 CDBG Moore & Valley Street Infrastructure Improvement Project. The board will also review development forms and a performance agreement extension.

• Public hearing: FY24 CDBG Moore & Valley Street Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Form A: 575 North Street (Tirone)
• Form A: 164 & 172 Leonard Street (Lawless)
• Performance Agreement extension request: 61 Hemlock Ridge

The Planning Board closed the public hearing for the FY24 CDBG Moore & Valley Street infrastructure project. It approved subdivision plans for 575 North Street (Tirone) and for 164 & 172 Leonard Street (Lawless) without requiring Subdivision Control Law. The Board also extended the performance agreement for 61 Hemlock Ridge to February 1 2026 and approved the July 2, 2025 minutes.

• Closed public hearing for FY24 CDBG Moore & Valley Street project (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved plan for 575 North Street – Tirone, subdivision control not required (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved plan for 164 & 172 Leonard Street – Lawless, subdivision control not required (vote 4-0-0)
• Extended performance agreement for 61 Hemlock Ridge to Feb 1 2026 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes as written (vote 3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss specific town projects. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels and Pynchon Point.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of Pynchon Point

The committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. A motion to keep the barrel project item on the agenda passed unanimously, 5‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved June 17 minutes (4-0-1)
• Kept barrel project item on agenda (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding special permit requests for two properties. The board will also review minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting.

• Public Hearing: Case#2032-248 River Rd (Nakhabenko) for a Special Permit
• Public Hearing: Case#2033-12 Moore St (Santanello) for a Special Permit
• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board granted a waiver for the required environmental impact statement and approved a conditional special permit for a 1,250‑sq‑ft addition at 248 River Road. The hearing on a chicken‑keeping request at 12 Moore Street was continued to July 28, 2025. The minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Waiver for environmental impact statement issued (unanimous: Maggi, Ronghi, Savonin)
• Special Permit for 248 River Rd approved with six conditions (unanimous: Maggi, Ronghi, Savonin)
• Public hearing on 12 Moore Street chicken request continued to July 28, 2025 (unanimous: Maggi, Ronghi, Savonin)
• June 23, 2025 minutes approved as written (unanimous: Maggi, Ronghi, Savonin)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous: Maggi, Ronghi, Savonin)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will review statements of qualifications from trade contractors. A vote will be held to approve the list of prequalified trade contractors for the Agawam High School project.

• Review of Trade Contractor Statements of Qualifications
• Vote to approve list of Prequalified Trade Contractors

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several requests for determination and a notice of intent. The body will also provide updates on enforcement orders.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 151 Nicole Terrace (Lot 14)
• Request for Determination for 151 Nicole Terrace
• Request for Determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street
• Request for Determination for 223 Garden Street
• Public hearing for Notice of Intent at 1014 North St Ext

The commission voted unanimously to issue a partial Certificate of Compliance for lot 14‑151 Nicole Terrace. It also approved a conditional Negative Determination for the same property, continued two pending determinations to the July 24 meeting, and approved a Negative Determination for 223 Garden Street. The June 26, 2025 minutes were approved, the July 1, 2025 minutes were tabled, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Partial Certificate of Compliance for 151 Nicole Terrace approved (4-0-0)
• Conditional Negative Determination for 151 Nicole Terrace approved (4-0-0)
• Continuation of determinations for 515 & 533 Mill Street to July 24 approved (5-0-0)
• Negative Determination for 223 Garden Street approved (5-0-0)
• Continuation of public hearing notice for 1014 North St Ext approved (5-0-0)
• June 26, 2025 minutes approved (4-0-1)
• July 1, 2025 minutes tabled (2-0-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will discuss several grant acceptances and a resolution regarding the Westfield River Sewer Interceptor Relocation Project. The body is also reviewing ordinances concerning electric bicycle operation and Meals on Wheels drivers.

• TR-2025-53: $180,000 grant from Eversource Energy Service Company
• TR-2025-54: $15,000 grant from Massachusetts Department of Resources
• TR-2025-55: Orders of Taking for the Westfield River Sewer Interceptor Relocation Project
• TOR-2025-6: Ordinance for the safe operation of electric bicycles
• TR-2025-60: First refusal option for property at 643 Mill Street and 0 Mill Street

The council unanimously appointed Laurie Ann Benoit to the Agawam Board of Health. It also approved three grant resolutions, a $180,000 Eversource grant and a $15,000 state grant, and authorized a $5,272.61 transfer to Veterans Benefits. A resolution supporting House Bill 4557 on battery‑storage facilities passed 10‑1. Ordinances for Meals on Wheels drivers and electric bicycles were also adopted.

• Approved appointment of Laurie Ann Benoit to Board of Health (11‑0)
• Accepted $180,000 Eversource grant (11‑0)
• Accepted $15,000 Massachusetts Dept. of Resources grant (11‑0)
• Authorized Orders of Taking for Westfield River Sewer Interceptor relocation (11‑0)
• Approved resolution supporting House Bill 4557 on battery‑storage facilities (10‑1)
• Adopted Meals on Wheels drivers ordinance (11‑0)
• Adopted electric‑bicycle safety ordinance (11‑0)
• Approved $5,272.61 budget transfer to Veterans Benefits (11‑0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will rank and select a Testing & Inspection Agency based on technical and price proposals. The committee will also review and vote on a list of prequalified trade contractors.

• Selection of highest ranked Testing & Inspection Agency firm
• Approval of Prequalified Trade Contractors list
• Review of Trade Contractor Statements of Qualifications

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to review two site plan applications. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting.

• Site plan for 404 Silver Street (Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC c/o New Leaf Energy)
• Site plan for 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co)

The Agawam Planning Board voted 4‑0‑0 to approve Site Plan‑404 for a 5 MW battery energy storage system at 404 Silver Street, Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC. Approval is conditional on receiving an NHESP‑approved Turtle Protection Plan, submitting an ANR Plan, and meeting all requirements of the City’s Battery Energy Storage Systems code. All professional departments (Engineering, Police, Fire, Inspection) had signed off on the plan.

• Approved Site Plan‑404 Silver Street (conditional on Turtle Protection Plan, ANR Plan); vote 4‑0‑0

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to address a specific project. The body will work on a Write Order of Conditions for two properties.

• Write Order of Conditions for 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Ln – Nakhabenko

The Conservation Commission wrote and reviewed an Order of Conditions for the properties at 242 River Road and 56 Forest Ridge Lane (Nakhabenko). A motion to issue the Order was made by Jill Ward, seconded by Frank Meagher, and passed unanimously (4‑0). The approved order is available from the Town Clerk or the Commission office. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote (4‑0).

• Issued Order of Conditions for 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Ln (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss goals for a revised Action Plan within the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The body will also review several requests for determination and notices of intent for specific properties. Additionally, the commission will review the 2025 Pavement Management Plan from the Agawam DPW.

• Public hearing on Goals and Objectives for a revised Action Plan within the Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Notice of Intent for South West Street Right-of-Way adjacent to 841 South West Street
• 2025 Pavement Management Plan from Agawam DPW
• Request for Determination for 151 Nicole Terrace
• Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)

The commission approved a $2,860 peer review proposal from Stockman Associates for the Request for Determination at 515 & 533 Mill Street. Several agenda items were postponed to the July 10, 2025 meeting, including the Nicole Terrace‑Reed and Mill Street determinations and a public hearing on 1014 North Street. The commission also accepted the withdrawal of a Notice of Intent for South West Street, lifted an enforcement order for Hemlock Ridge, and approved the June 12, 2025 minutes.

• Accepted Stockman Associates peer review proposal ($2,860) for 515 & 533 Mill Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Continued Request for Determination‑151 Nicole Terrace‑Reed to July 10, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Continued Request for Determination‑515 & 533 Mill Street to July 10, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Continued Public Hearing Notice of Intent‑1014 North Street Ext to July 10, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Notice of Intent for South West Street Right‑of‑Way (vote 6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on revised Open Space and Recreation Action Plan (vote 6-0-0)
• Lifted Enforcement Order‑68 Hemlock Ridge (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding special permits for two properties. The board will also review minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting.

• Public Hearing Case#2030-223: Garden Street (MBNZ Holding) for a Special Permit
• Public Hearing Case#2031-150 Meadowbrook R (Adzhigirey) for a Special Permit

The Zoning Board unanimously approved a special permit allowing 12 hens at 150 Meadowbrook Road. The Board also voted to continue the public hearing for the 223 Garden Street addition to July 28, 2025, and approved the April 14, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to conduct a peer review of the Verizon proposal for 580 Main Street.

• Approved special permit for 12 hens at 150 Meadowbrook Rd (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 223 Garden St addition to July 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Moved agenda out of order (3-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to conduct peer review of Verizon 580 Main St proposal (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will vote on May expenditures and invoices for LeftField and Flansburgh and Fontaine Bros. Members will discuss the 60% CD submission comments from the MSBA and the 90% submission bid packages. The body will also vote on a selection committee for testing and inspection agent procurement.

• Vote to approve May expenditures and invoices for LeftField, Flansburgh and Fontaine Bros
• Vote to approve Selection Committee for Testing and Inspection Agent Procurement
• Vote to approve Fontaine’s Contract Amendment based on Notices to Proceed
• Review of 60% CD Submission MSBA Comments
• Review of 90% Submission bid packages and schedule

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting, approved May invoices totaling $1,874,283.81, and approved Fontaine's Contract Amendment #6 for $40,660,324. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (6-0-5-1)
• Approved May invoices totaling $1,874,283.81 (7-0-5-0)
• Approved Fontaine Contract Amendment #6 for $40,660,324 (7-0-5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-5-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss specific town projects. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels and Pynchon Point.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of Pynchon Point

The Beautification Committee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. A motion to retain the Pynchon Point discussion on the agenda passed unanimously (6‑0‑0). No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Kept Pynchon Point item on agenda (vote 6-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY2026 operating budget and resolutions regarding the 2025 municipal elections. The body will also review several grants and ordinances concerning electric bicycles and Meals on Wheels drivers.

• TR-2025-38: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget
• TR-2025-53: $180,000 grant from Eversource Energy Service Company
• TR-2025-54: $15,000 grant from Massachusetts Department of Resources
• TOR-2025-6: Ordinance for the safe operation of electric bicycles
• TR-2025-55: Orders of Taking for the Westfield River Sewer Interceptor Relocation Project

The council approved the FY 2026 operating budget and several election‑related resolutions, including in‑person early voting and posting the election warrant. It also accepted a $2,700 donation for the Veterans’ Council and adopted a resolution urging Congress to protect the Social Security trust fund. First readings of two ordinances—Meals on Wheels driver provisions and electric‑bicycle safety—and two police budget transfers were also approved unanimously.

• Adopt FY 2026 operating budget (11‑0)
• Approve in‑person early voting for 2025 elections (11‑0)
• Authorize posting of the election warrant (11‑0)
• Accept $2,700 donation to Agawam Veterans’ Council (11‑0)
• Approve resolution urging Congress to protect Social Security trust fund (11‑0)
• First reading approval of Meals on Wheels drivers ordinance (11‑0)
• First reading approval of electric‑bicycle safety ordinance (11‑0)
• First reading approval of $10,433 police budget transfer (11‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review new model tobacco regulations. The agenda also includes updates on mosquito season and activities from the school and public health nurses.

• Review of New Model Tobacco Regulations
• Discussion on the start of mosquito season
• Report on school nurse staffing and activities
• Update on public health intern and MAPHN Conference

The Board of Health unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. The board also unanimously adopted a revised tobacco regulation draft that adds a purpose statement, permits adult‑only retail tobacco stores to sell snacks and drinks, and allows oral nicotine products with up to 6 mg nicotine in permitted stores. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised tobacco regulation draft (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings and review requests for determinations. The body will consider projects at various residential and commercial locations and review enforcement order updates.

• Public hearing for Notice of Intent: South West Street Right-of-Way adjacent to 841 South West Street
• Request for Determination: 515 & 533 Mill Street (Dikan & Ashlaban)
• Request for Determination: 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co)
• Public hearing for Notice of Intent: 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Ln (Nakhabenko)
• Public hearing for Notice of Intent: 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue several public‑hearing items to the June 26, 2025 meeting, including the South West Street right‑of‑way and other notices of intent. It required a peer review for wetland delineation at 515 & 533 Mill Street. The commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for 131 Ridgeway Drive, conditional on a deed restriction. An enforcement order was issued for 68 Hemlock Ridge, requiring a notice of intent by July 10, 2025, and the May 22, 2025 minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Continued South West Street Right‑of‑Way public hearing to June 26, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Required peer review for wetland delineation at 515 & 533 Mill Street (6-0-0)
• Continued 223 Garden Street determination to June 26, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continued 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Lane hearing to June 26, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continued 1014 North St extension hearing to June 26, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 131 Ridgeway Drive, conditional on deed restriction (6-0-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes as written (5-0-1)
• Issued Enforcement Order for 68 Hemlock Ridge to cease activity, NOI required by July 10, 2025 (6-0-0)

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will meet to discuss the State Housing Production Plan, review a poll about local housing support, and consider changing its meeting schedule to quarterly. The committee will also review past minutes and hold a brief discussion with the mayor.

• Review of State Housing Production Plan
• Mass Inc poll on local housing support
• Proposal to change meeting schedule to quarterly

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will review several site plans and a sign plan. The board will also consider a request to extend a performance agreement for Samuel Street.

• Site plan for 404 Silver Street (Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC)
• Site plan for 824 Suffield Street (CKT Partnership, LLC)
• Site plan for 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co)
• Form A for 643 Mill Street
• Sign plan for 6 & 24 Ace Precision Way (TGE Realty, LLC)

The board could not vote on the Silver Street Battery Energy Storage System site plan because fire and engineering comments were still pending, and it voted 4‑0‑0 to carry the item forward to the July 2, 2024 meeting. The board approved the Suffield Street site plan for CKT Partnership, LLC, subject to removal of the existing fire‑suppression system, installation of pedestrian crossing markings and signs, and coordination with the Engineering Department on handicap‑accessible parking. No vote tally was recorded for the Suffield Street approval.

• Continue SITE PLAN-404 Silver Street Energy Storage to July 2, 2024 meeting (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Approve SITE PLAN-824 Suffield Street-CKT Partnership, LLC conditionally (requirements: fire‑suppression system removal, pedestrian crossing markings, signage, handicap parking coordination; vote not recorded)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will meet to discuss updates to the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures. The body will also review matters regarding the School Street Barn and 71 Bridge Street.

• Update of 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures
• School Street Barn
• 71 Bridge Street
• Historical markers and documentation projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. The body is also considering several resolutions to move funds into stabilization accounts and ordinances regarding electric bicycles and Meals on Wheels drivers.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget (TR-2025-38)
• Proposed ordinance for the safe operation of electric bicycles (TOR-2025-6)
• Budgetary transfer of $666,000.00 from Water Dept Line Items to Water Stabilization Fund (TO-2025-6)
• Budgetary transfer of $48,147.39 from Reserve Fund to Highway & Grounds Snow & Ice Overtime (TO-2025-5)
• Acceptance of a $2,700.00 donation to the Agawam Veterans’ Council (TR-2025-50)

The council unanimously approved six resolutions appropriating retained earnings to various stabilization funds and a resolution confirming Robin Pleshaw's appointment to the Board of Health (11‑0 each). It also approved two budgetary transfers to cover snow‑and‑ice costs and to stabilize the water fund (11‑0 each). A motion to table the FY2026 operating budget was approved by voice vote, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved six fund appropriations (TR-2025-41 to TR-2025-46) (11‑0)
• Approved appointment of Robin Pleshaw to the Board of Health (11‑0)
• Approved budgetary transfer TO-2025-5 for snow & ice overtime (11‑0)
• Approved budgetary transfer TO-2025-6 to Water Stabilization Fund (11‑0)
• Motion to table FY2026 operating budget approved (voice vote)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will meet to consider requests for determination and hold continued public hearings on notices of intent. The body will also review an order of conditions and provide updates on enforcement orders.

• Request for determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street (Dikan & Ashlaban)
• Request for determination for 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co)
• Public hearing for 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Ln (Nakhabenko)
• Public hearing for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Order of Conditions Review for Ace Precision Way

The commission lifted the Enforcement Order for 131 North West Street with a 6‑0 vote. Four other items—two requests for determination and two public hearing notices—were each continued to the June 12, 2025 meeting, also by unanimous votes. The May 8, 2025 minutes were approved (4‑0, with two members voting no). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Continue Request for Determination for 515 & 533 Mill Street to June 12, 2025 (vote 6‑0)
• Continue Request for Determination for 223 Garden Street to June 12, 2025 (vote 6‑0)
• Continue Public Hearing for 242 River Road & 56 Forest Ridge Ln to June 12, 2025 (vote 6‑0)
• Continue Public Hearing for 1014 North Street Extension to June 12, 2025 (vote 6‑0)
• Lift Enforcement Order for 131 North West Street (dated April 10, 2025) (vote 6‑0)
• Approve May 8, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, 2 opposed)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 6‑0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss barrels and Pynchon Point. The meeting also includes time for correspondence and unanticipated topics.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Discussion regarding barrels
• Discussion regarding Pynchon Point

The Beautification Committee approved the April 15, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0‑2 vote. Members voted 5‑0‑0 to keep the barrels discussion and the Pynchon Point discussion on the agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved April 15 minutes (3-0-2)
• Kept barrels item on agenda (5-0-0)
• Kept Pynchon Point item on agenda (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions to move funds into stabilization accounts and approve specific project spending. The body is also considering a zone change petition for a property on Main Street.

• TR-2025-39: $175,000 from Community Preservation Fund for outdoor classroom and walkways at Agawam Junior High School
• TR-2025-40: Grant up to $150,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• ZC-2025-2: Zone change petition for 580 Main Street to add property to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District
• TO-2025-6: Budgetary transfer of $666,000 from Water Dept line items to Water Stabilization Fund
• TO-2025-5: Budgetary transfer of $48,147.39 for Highway & Grounds Snow & Ice Overtime

The council unanimously approved three resolutions: opposing the loss of federal tax‑exempt status for municipal bond interest, appropriating $175,000 from the Community Preservation Fund for an outdoor classroom and walkways at Agawam Junior High, and accepting a grant of up to $150,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. The council also approved a zone change adding 580 Main Street to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District with a 10‑1 vote.

• Approved Resolution TR-2025-37 opposing elimination of federal tax‑exempt status for municipal bond interest (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution TR-2025-39 appropriating $175,000 for outdoor classroom and walkways at Agawam Junior High (11‑0)
• Approved Resolution TR-2025-40 accepting grant up to $150,000 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (11‑0)
• Approved ZC-2025-2 zone change adding 580 Main Street to Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (10‑1)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a meeting to review a site plan for 223 Garden Street submitted by MBNZ Holding Co. The board will also consider a Form A application from Bretta Construction, LLC for properties at 31 and 38 D'amato Way. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from May 1, 2025, and handle correspondence.

• Site plan review for 223 Garden Street – MBNZ Holding Co
• Form A application for 31 & 38 D'amato Way – Bretta Construction, LLC
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025
• Correspondences

The Planning Board voted to continue the SITE PLAN‑223 Garden Street item to the June 5, 2025 meeting. It approved the petition to convey a portion of 31 D’amato Way to 38 D’amato Way under the Subdivision Control Law Not Required. The May 1, 2025 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continue SITE PLAN‑223 Garden Street to June 5, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑0)
• Approve conveyance of portion of 31 D’amato Way to 38 D’amato Way (4‑0‑0)
• Approve May 1, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0‑0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will review drawings and a budget update. The body is scheduled to vote on approving the 60% Construction Documents (CD) submission to the MSBA.

• Vote to approve 60% CD submission to the MSBA
• Review of 60% CD drawings
• Budget update
• Approval of April invoices for LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros

The committee approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting (vote 9-0-2-1). They approved April invoices totaling $2,244,979,25 for LeftField ($176,776), Flansburgh ($1,180,727) and Fontaine Bros ($887,476) (vote 10-0-2-0). They approved the 60% construction‑document submission to the MSBA (vote 10-0-2-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (vote 10-0-2-0).

• Approved April 28 minutes (9-0-2-1)
• Approved April invoices: LeftField $176,776; Flansburgh $1,180,727; Fontaine Bros $887,476; total $2,244,979,25 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved 60% construction‑document submission to MSBA (10-0-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (10-0-2-0)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health will meet on May 8, 2025, to review new model tobacco regulations and discuss a sharps disposal collection day. The agenda also includes updates on school nurse staffing and plans for a multicultural festival on May 17 at School Street Park. No binding votes are scheduled on the agenda as presented.

• New Model Tobacco Regulations Review
• Sharps Disposal Collection Day planning
• School Nurse Activities: Staffing update
• Public Health Nurse report on Multicultural Festival, May 17 at School St Park
• Approval of April meeting minutes

The Board of Health unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. The board decided that the upcoming Board members will vote on the revised model tobacco regulations instead of the current members. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on revised model tobacco regulations to new board members
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission will meet to discuss the conditions of golf operations. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

The commission approved buying a new gas grill costing $2,200 for outdoor use. They also approved the minutes from the previous meeting, with all members present voting in favor. No vote counts were recorded for the grill purchase.

• Approved purchase of new gas grill for $2,200 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for notices of intent regarding properties on River Road, Forest Ridge Lane, and North St Ext. The commission will also discuss Hydrilla in the Connecticut River and ratify an enforcement order for 739 South West Street.

• Request for determination for 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co)
• Public hearing for 242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Ln (Nakhabenko)
• Public hearing for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Ratification of enforcement order for 739 South West Street
• Discussion regarding Hydrilla in the Connecticut River

The Conservation Commission accepted a request to change the scope of the Connecticut River borings project. It also postponed decisions on several permit applications, continuing them to the May 22 meeting. The board chose not to ratify an enforcement order for 739 South West Street, approved the April 24 minutes, and ratified an emergency tree‑removal order for 110 Edgewater Road. Additionally, the commission approved native‑species plantings at the Villas.

• Continue REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION-223 Garden Street to May 22 (vote 4-0-0)
• Continue PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT-242 River Rd & 56 Forest Ridge Lane to May 22 (vote 4-0-0)
• Commission will not ratify Enforcement Order-739 South West Street (decision pending further info)
• Continue PUBLIC HEARING CONT NOTICE OF INTENT-1014 North St Ext to May 22 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approve April 24, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Ratify Emergency Order-110 Edgewater Road (vote 4-0-0)
• Accept change in Connecticut River borings to allow scope change (vote 4-0-0)
• Approve change in plantings at the Villas to native species (vote 4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will meet to discuss several items, including an update of the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures, conditions at School Street Barn and 71 Bridge Street, and ongoing historical marker projects. The meeting also includes public input, correspondence, and approval of previous meeting minutes. No binding votes or financial decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Update of the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures
• Discussion of School Street Barn
• Discussion of 71 Bridge Street
• Ongoing Historical Commission projects involving historical markers
• Approval of meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the long-term capital improvement plan and a zone change for a property on Main Street. The body is also considering the FY 2026 operating budget and several grant acceptances.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 to Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Zone change petition for 580 Main Street to add property to Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District
• Proposed appropriation of $175,000 from Community Preservation Fund for Agawam Junior High School outdoor classroom and walkways
• Resolution to accept a grant up to $150,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• Resolution to accept a $4,554.33 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and a $2,500 donation from Agawam Rotary Club, Inc.

The Agawam City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program with an 11‑0 vote. It also approved a grant of $4,554.33, a charter amendment to delete the Board of Appeals reference, a $2,500 donation, and new stabilization funds, each by 11‑0. The resolution supporting the Fairness to Farmworkers Act was defeated 1‑10, and a petition to add 580 Main Street to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District was tabled 9‑2.

• Approved FY 2026‑30 Capital Improvement Program (11‑0)
• Approved $4,554.33 grant from state public safety office (11‑0)
• Approved charter amendment deleting Board of Appeals reference (11‑0)
• Approved $2,500 donation from Agawam Rotary Club for park benches (11‑0)
• Approved creation of Water, Wastewater, and Municipal Golf Stabilization Funds (11‑0)
• Defeated Fairness to Farmworkers Act resolution (1‑10)
• Tabled zone change petition for 580 Main St (9‑2)
• Approved minutes from April 22 meeting by unanimous voice vote

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zone change request for 580 Main Street from Bethany Assembly of God. They will also review a site plan for 223 Garden Street submitted by MBNZ Holding Co. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing: zone change at 580 Main Street (Bethany Assembly of God)
• Site plan review: 223 Garden Street (MBNZ Holding Co.)
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025

The board voted 2‑1 to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to include 580 Main Street in the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District. It also voted unanimously to continue the Garden Street site plan to the May 15 meeting, approved the April 17 minutes, and adjourned the session.

• Closed public hearing on 580 Main St – vote 3‑0‑0
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for 580 Main St zone change – vote 2‑1‑0 (DiLullo dissent)
• Continued Garden Street site plan to May 15, 2025 – vote 3‑0‑0
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes – vote 3‑0‑0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3‑0‑0

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will review budget updates and vote on expenditures and contract amendments. Members will also receive design updates including a 3D model and a construction progress report.

• Vote to approve March invoices for LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros
• Vote to approve expenditures based on budget update
• Contract amendment for LeftField reimbursables
• Contract amendment for Fontaine geothermal
• Contract amendment for Fontaine electrical switchgear prepurchase

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the March meeting minutes and the March invoices totaling $1,372,013. It also approved two contract amendments: Amendment #2 for LeftField for $9,955 and Amendment #5 for Fontaine Bros for $6,137,616 to fund geothermal work and pre‑purchase electrical switchgear. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-2-1)
• Approved March invoices totaling $1,372,013 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Amendment #2 for LeftField $9,955 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Amendment #5 for Fontaine Bros $6,137,616 (10-0-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (10-0-2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting with continued public hearings on two Notices of Intent (Bridge Street and 1014 North St Ext), a request for determination at 147 M Street, discussion and vote on 100 Burlington Drive, enforcement order updates, and approval of minutes.

• Request for Determination – 147 M Street – Melloni
• Discussion & Vote – 100 Burlington Drive
• Public Hearing (cont.) – Notice of Intent – Bridge Street – Town of Agawam DPW
• Public Hearing (cont.) – Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates, LLC
• Enforcement Order Updates

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination for the phase‑two work at 147 M Street, conditional on being notified when erosion controls are installed. It also voted 5‑0‑0 to waive a filing requirement for an exempt in‑ground pool at 100 Burlington Drive. The Commission closed the Bridge Street public hearing, adopted an Order of Conditions requiring notification before each phase and erosion controls, and continued the 1014 North St hearing to May 8. Additional actions included approving the April 10 minutes, sending a work‑completion letter for 57 Meadow Street, issuing a cease‑and‑desist for 739 South West Street, and adjourning the meeting.

• Issued Negative Determination for 147 M Street‑Melloni, conditional on erosion‑control notification (5‑0‑0)
• Waived filing requirement for exempt pool at 100 Burlington Drive (5‑0‑0)
• Closed Bridge Street public hearing and adopted Order of Conditions with notification and erosion‑control requirements (5‑0‑0)
• Continued 1014 North St hearing to May 8, 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes as written (5‑0‑0)
• Sent letter allowing work and inspection for 57 Meadow Street (5‑0‑0)
• Issued cease‑and‑desist and requested restoration plan for 739 South West Street (5‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Agawam Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a funding application. The primary item for discussion is a request for the AJHS Outdoor Classroom and Community Sanctuary.

• Funding application for AJHS Outdoor Classroom and Community Sanctuary

The committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved $175,000 of unreserved funds for the Agawam Junior High School outdoor classroom and trail project, with all members in favor. Finally, the committee approved the reallocation of up to $35,000 from the approved budget, also unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $175,000 funding for AJHS trail project (all in favor)
• Approved reallocation of up to $35,000 from approved budget (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including $700,000 for park amenities at Still Brook Park from Community Preservation funds, $98,000 for golf course operations, and acceptance of multiple grants. A public hearing is set for May 5 on the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program and a zone change petition to add 580 Main Street to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District. The council also has a second reading of an ordinance amending battery energy storage regulations and will vote on special legislation to amend the Home Rule Charter.

• Resolution TR-2025-27 appropriating $700,000 from Community Preservation Fund for park amenities at Still Brook Park
• Public hearing set for May 5 on TR-2025-30 (Capital Improvement Program FY2026-2030) and ZC-2025-2 (zone change for 580 Main Street to Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District)
• Resolution TR-2025-29 appropriating $98,000 from Agawam Municipal Golf Course retained earnings for operations
• Resolution TR-2025-32 accepting a $24,750 U.S. Department of Justice grant for the Town of Agawam
• Ordinance TOR-2025-3 second reading to amend Chapter 180 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems

The City Council approved several Community Preservation Fund resolutions, including a $700,000 allocation for Still Brook Park and a $98,000 appropriation from the municipal golf course earnings. It accepted a $24,750 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and elected Vi Baldwin to the Community Preservation Act Committee. The council voted 0‑10 to decline exercising the town’s first right of refusal on the property at 683 South Westfield Street, and it tabled the Fairness to Farmworkers Act until the May 5 meeting.

• Approved reservation of surplus CPA funds (TR-2025-25) – 10 YES, 0 NO
• Approved reservation and appropriation of CPA funds (TR-2025-26) – 10 YES, 0 NO
• Approved $700,000 for Still Brook Park amenities (TR-2025-27) – 10 YES, 0 NO
• Tabled Fairness to Farmworkers Act until May 5 (TR-2025-28) – unanimous
• Approved $98,000 from golf course retained earnings (TR-2025-29) – 10 YES, 0 NO
• Rejected exercising first right of refusal on 683 South Westfield St (TR-2025-31) – 0 YES, 10 NO
• Approved $24,750 DOJ grant (TR-2025-32) – 10 YES, 0 NO
• Elected Vi Baldwin to CPA Committee (TE-2025-7) – 10 YES, 0 NO

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board is reviewing a preliminary plan from Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC for a project at 404 Silver Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss correspondences.

• Preliminary plan for energy storage facility at 404 Silver Street by Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC c/o New Leaf Energy, Inc
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2025
• Review of correspondences

The board voted 4‑0 to accept the request to withdraw, without prejudice, the preliminary plan application for 404 Silver Street submitted by Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC. The board also approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, including a suggested mirror at the end of the drive‑through lane at 158 Silver Street. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Withdraw preliminary plan application for 404 Silver Street – Silver Street Energy Storage, LLC (4‑0)
• Approve April 3, 2025 minutes as amended (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission will hold public hearings on transferring all-alcohol licenses for Scoreboard Bar & Grill (15 King Street) to new management and for Riverboat Bar & Grill (11 South End Bridge Circle) to a new entity. The commission also will consider an administrative correction for Six Flags New England's license, appearances from two establishments facing possible revocation or extension for non-use (The Federal at 135 Cooper Street and The Still at 63 Springfield Street), and applications for amusement and junk dealer licenses.

• Public hearing to transfer Scoreboard Bar & Grill's all-alcohol license to Scoreboard Bar Group Inc., proposed manager Thomas Murphy
• Public hearing to transfer Riverboat Bar & Grill's all-alcohol license to Friends of the Boat, Inc., proposed manager Douglas Chevalier
• Administrative correction for Six Flags New England's all-alcohol bar/restaurant license
• Appearance for possible revocation or extension for non-use: The Federal (135 Cooper St.) and The Still (63 Springfield St.)
• Junk dealer license applications for Baki's Fine Jewelry (9 North Westfield St.), Rosati Materials Inc. (415 Silver St.), and Block Jeweler's (1 South Bridge Circle)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission approved the transfer of all-alcohol licenses for Scoreboard Bar & Grill and Riverboat Bar & Grill, with new managers. They extended non-use periods for The Federal and The Still until December 31, 2025, and handled administrative corrections for Six Flags New England. Junk dealer renewals were tabled or approved.

• Transfer of All Alcohol Bar/Restaurant License from Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant Inc. to Scoreboard Bar Group Inc., manager Thomas Murphy, approved 3-0.
• Transfer of All Alcohol Bar/Restaurant License from F.S.F. dba Riverboat Bar & Grill to Friends of the Boat Inc., manager Douglas Chevalier, approved 3-0.
• Extension of non-use period for The Restaurant Group Luva LLC dba The Federal, 135 Cooper St., until December 31, 2025, approved 3-0.
• Extension of non-use period for The Main Street Still Inc. dba The Still, 63 Springfield St., until December 31, 2025, approved 3-0.
• Administrative correction for Six Flags New England's all-alcohol license to reflect name changes, approved 3-0.

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will review and approve minutes from March 18, 2025. They will discuss a barrel proposal submission for 2025 presented by Mr. Fini, as well as ongoing barrel-related matters. Updates on Pynchon Point and general correspondence will also be covered.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
• Barrel proposal submission for 2025 by Mr. Fini
• Discussion of barrels
• Pynchon Point updates
• Correspondence

The committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes with an amendment, voting 2-0-2. A motion to keep the barrel proposal item on the agenda passed unanimously, 4-0-0. A motion to keep the Pynchon Point item on the agenda also passed unanimously, 4-0-0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (amended) – vote 2-0-2
• Kept barrel proposal item on agenda – vote 4-0-0
• Kept Pynchon Point item on agenda – vote 4-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0-0

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings on two special permit applications: one for Hampden Lane (Case#2029-37, Perrone) and a continued hearing for South West Street (Case#2021-180, Eversource). The board will also vote to approve minutes from March 24, 2025, and address any other business.

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3‑0 to approve a Special Permit for Marc Perrone to keep up to six hens at 37 Hampden Lane, with conditions on waste composting, building compliance, and inspection access. The board also voted 3‑0 to accept Eversource’s request to withdraw its Special Permit application for 180 South West Street without prejudice. Both motions were adopted before adjournment.

• Approved Special Permit for 6 hens at 37 Hampden Lane (3‑0)
• Accepted Eversource’s withdrawal of Special Permit for 180 South West Street (3‑0)
• Closed public hearing on hen permit (yes by Prouty, Maggi, Savonin)
• Closed public hearing on Eversource case (yes by Prouty, Maggi, Ronghi)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (yes by Prouty, Maggi, Savonin, Ronghi)
• Adjourned meeting (yes by Prouty, Maggi, Savonin, Ronghi)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to postpone the Bridge Street Notice of Intent hearing to the April 24 meeting. It also approved the March 27 minutes, allowed extra time for a property owner to appear, and adopted an enforcement order requiring debris removal and setback from a pond on North West Street by May 8, 2025.

• Continued Bridge Street Notice of Intent hearing to April 24, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes as written (vote 7-0-0)
• Allowed 5 additional minutes for property owner to attend (vote 7-0-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order to remove debris and pull back woodchips 25 ft from pond on North West Street, deadline May 8 2025 (vote 7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending rules for battery energy storage systems, and consider several resolutions including a $700,000 expenditure for park amenities at Still Brook Park from Community Preservation Act funds. Other items include a resolution supporting the Fairness to Farmworkers Act, approval of $98,000 for golf course operations, and a zone change petition to add 580 Main Street to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Resolution appropriating $700,000 from Community Preservation Fund for park amenities at Still Brook Park
• Resolution in support of the Fairness to Farmworkers Act
• Resolution to appropriate $98,000 from golf course retained earnings for operations
• Petition for zone change by Bethany Assembly of God to add 580 Main Street to Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District

The council unanimously approved the first reading of the Battery Energy Storage Systems ordinance. It also unanimously reappointed Aldo Mancini, Brian Burbank, and David Cecchi to their respective committees. Public hearing dates were set for the Capital Improvement Program and a zoning petition. Several resolutions were referred to committees or scheduled for future agenda items.

• Approved reappointment of Aldo Mancini to Veterans Council (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Brian Burbank to Veterans Council (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of David Cecchi to Community Preservation Act Committee (11-0)
• Approved first reading of Battery Energy Storage Systems ordinance (11-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program on May 5, 2025
• Referred zone change petition for 580 Main Street to Planning Board, hearing May 5, 2025
• Referred multiple resolutions (TR-2025-25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32) to appropriate committees or next agenda
• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a Form A application for 485 Silver Street and a site plan for 158 Silver Street. The board will also vote on meeting minutes from March 6 and March 20, 2025, and review correspondence.

• Form A application for 485 Silver Street by C & D Damon, LLC
• Site plan review for 158 Silver Street by J & N Salema Family Limited Partnership
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 and March 20, 2025
• Review of correspondence

The Agawam Planning Board unanimously approved an amendment to lot lines at 485 Silver Street and conditionally approved a site plan for 158 Silver Street, pending engineering comments. The board also approved the March 6 and March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, with a single dissent on the latter. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved ANR for 485 Silver Street (5-0-0) under Subdivision Control Law Not Required
• Approved Site Plan for 158 Silver Street (5-0-0) conditional on engineering comments satisfied
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (4-0-1) with Chair Baldwin dissenting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2024, review a funding application for Still Brook Park amenities, and discuss FY25 surplus and FY26 budget reserves. No other substantive items are listed.

• Application for funding – Still Brook Park amenities
• Approval of October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY25 Surplus Funds Reserves
• FY26 Budget Reserves

The committee approved the October 23, 2024 minutes unanimously. A motion was made to raise the contingency on the Still Brook Park project to 10% and round its budget to $700,000, and another motion to fund the increase from the unreserved balance; the minutes do not record a vote outcome. Several motions were made to reserve surplus FY2025 funds to Open Space, Historical Resources, Community Housing, Budgeted Reserve, and Administrative funds, and to recommend FY26 reserve allocations for those same categories; vote results are not noted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to increase Still Brook Park contingency to 10% and round budget to $700,000 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to draw additional funds for Still Brook Park from unreserved balance (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to reserve $1,930.11 to Open Space fund (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to reserve $1,930.11 to Historical Resource fund (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to reserve $1,930.11 to Community Housing fund (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to reserve $12,545.70 to Budgeted Reserve fund (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several preservation matters. Key items include an update to the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures, discussions about the School Street Barn and 71 Bridge Street properties, and ongoing projects for historical markers. The commission will also take public input, review correspondence, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Update of the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures
• Discussion of School Street Barn
• Discussion of 71 Bridge Street
• Agawam Historical Commission projects on historical markers
• Approval of meeting minutes

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will meet to approve February invoices and budgets, and vote on contract amendments including a credit for geothermal work not required. The committee will also consider bids and vote on letters of recommendation and amendments for Early Release Packages #1 and #2 covering site and electrical work.

• Approve invoices from February for LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros
• Vote to approve contract amendments: Fontaine credit for geothermal work not required, Fontaine General Conditions, Flansburgh reimbursables, and Flansburgh SWPP design proposal
• Vote for Letters of Recommendation for Early Release Packages #1 and #2 (Site and Electrical)
• Vote for amendments for Early Release Packages #1 and #2
• Construction document update on schedule and next steps

At the March 31 meeting the committee approved the February 24 minutes, several invoices totaling $1,180,088, and three contract amendments, including a $12,375,195 amendment for general conditions and early site work. All motions passed unanimously with vote counts of 10‑0‑2‑0 (yes‑no‑absent‑abstain) except the minutes approval which passed 9‑0‑2‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 PM.

• Approved February 24 meeting minutes (9-0-2-1)
• Approved February invoices totaling $1,180,088 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved newspaper ad invoices of $1,145.50 and $344.71 (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 credit of $26,500 for Fontaine Bros (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Amendment #4 for $12,375,195 for general conditions and early site work (10-0-2-0)
• Approved Amendment #7 for $335,854.20 for hazmat, traffic, geo‑tech reimbursables (10-0-2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (10-0-2-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a project on Bridge Street by the Town Department of Public Works. They will also consider Requests for Determination at 202 River Road and at 409-427 Southwick Street, and discuss 32 Shoemaker Lane. Routine items include enforcement order updates and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing – Notice of Intent – Bridge Street – Town of Agawam DPW
• Request for Determination – 202 River Road – Lomax
• Request for Determination cont. – 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street – Cascio & Metz
• Discussion – 32 Shoemaker Lane
• Enforcement Order Updates

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination for the septic removal request at 202 River Road. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to continue the Bridge Street bridge public hearing to the April 10, 2025 meeting. The commission accepted a withdrawal of the Southwick Street determination requests (7‑0‑0) and approved the February 13 and March 13, 2025 minutes, with votes of 7‑0‑0 and 6‑0‑1 respectively. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Negative Determination for 202 River Road issued (7-0-0)
• Bridge Street public hearing continued to April 10, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Withdrawal of Request for Determination for 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick St accepted (7-0-0)
• February 13, 2025 minutes approved (7-0-0)
• March 13, 2025 minutes approved (6-0-1)
• Meeting adjourned (7-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding special permit requests for three different properties. The board will also review the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting.

• Case#2025-28: Special Permit for S. Alhambra Circle (Usmonova)
• Case#2028-1083: Special Permit for Suffield Street (Elias)
• Case#2021-180: Special Permit for South West Street (Eversource)

The Board accepted an amended fence plan for 28‑ft panels at 28 S. Alhambra Circle with a unanimous vote. Minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting were approved, with one member abstaining. A motion to take the agenda out of order and a recess were both approved. The Board also approved a Special Permit allowing up to 12 chickens at 1083 Suffield Street, voting unanimously.

• Approved amended fence plan (Prouty‑yes, Ronghi‑yes, Aldo‑yes)
• Approved agenda out‑of‑order motion (Prouty‑yes, Maggi‑yes, Mancini‑yes)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (Prouty‑yes, Ronghi‑yes, Mancini‑yes, Savonin‑yes, Maggi‑abstained)
• Approved recess until 6:30 pm (Prouty‑yes, Maggi‑yes, Mancini‑yes, Ronghi‑yes, Savonin‑yes)
• Approved Special Permit for 12 chickens at 1083 Suffield Street (Prouty‑yes, Mancini‑yes, Ronghi‑yes)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission is holding a regular meeting with items including roll call, approval of minutes, and a review of golf course conditions. No specific proposals or financial items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning amendment for battery energy storage systems and Community Development Block Grant applications. The board will also review minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to Chapter 180 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Public hearing on FY25 Community Development Block Grant Application
• Review of FY22/23 Community Development Block Grant

The Agawam Planning Board closed the public hearing and voted 4-0 to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for a zoning amendment regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The board also voted 4-0 to send a letter supporting the FY25 Community Development Block Grant application for housing rehabilitation services. Minutes from March 6 were tabled to the next meeting.

• Closed public hearing for BESS zoning amendment (4-0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for BESS zoning amendment (4-0)
• Sent letter of support for FY25 CDBG application (4-0)
• Tabled approval of March 6, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will meet to discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs), review the state Housing Production Plan and the Unlocking Housing Production Commission report, and consider Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) programs. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and follow up on a January stakeholder meeting.

• Review of January 13, 2025 Housing Stakeholders meeting and next steps
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Review of State Housing Production Plan and Unlocking Housing Production Commission report
• Review of Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) programs
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a 2025 barrel proposal from Mr. Fini. The committee also intends to order spikes.

• Barrel Proposal Submission for 2025 by Mr. Fini
• Ordering of spikes

The Agawam Beautification Committee approved the December 17, 2024 minutes and voted to keep the 2025 barrel proposal on the agenda because no written proposal was submitted. They also decided to order 200 Therwen 24-inch yard sign holder spikes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Kept barrel proposal on agenda for April 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Ordered 200 Therwen 24-inch yard sign holder spikes

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone three parcels at 27 Walnut Street, 0 High Street, and 17 High Street from Business A and Industrial A to Residence B. The council will also hear a proposal to amend the city code regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems, with the public hearing set for April 7. Other business includes resolutions to appropriate $15,200 from the Energy Management Project Stabilization Fund, submit a Statement of Interest for school roof repairs, and allocate $400,000 from settlement proceeds for a new ambulance. Several ordinances are up for second readings, including changes to zoning enforcement, accessory dwelling units, and outdoor dining.

• Public hearing on zone change for properties at 27 Walnut Street, 0 High Street, and 17 High Street from Business A/Industrial A to Residence B
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems, with public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2025
• Resolution to appropriate $400,000 from settlement proceeds to Ambulance Fees Account for a new ambulance
• Resolution authorizing $15,200 from Energy Management Project Stabilization Fund
• Second readings of ordinances on zoning enforcement penalties, accessory dwelling units, and outdoor dining

The Agawam City Council approved a zone change for properties on Walnut and High Streets, appropriated $400,000 for a new ambulance, and passed final readings of ordinances on zoning enforcement, accessory dwelling units, and outdoor dining. All votes were 10-0 with one absent, except the accessory dwelling unit ordinance, which passed 9-1. The council also approved a resolution for school roof repairs and a Class 2 dealer's license for Freedom Motor Group.

• Approved $15,200 appropriation from Energy Management Project Stabilization Fund (10-0)
• Approved Statement of Interest for MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for school roofs (10-0)
• Appropriated $400,000 to Ambulance Fees Account for new ambulance (10-0)
• Approved zone change at 27 Walnut St, 0 and 17 High St to Residence B (10-0)
• Approved second reading of zoning enforcement ordinance (10-0)
• Approved second reading of accessory dwelling unit ordinance (9-1)
• Approved second reading of outdoor dining ordinance (10-0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer's license for Freedom Motor Group (10-0)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health will meet to review tobacco regulations and conduct appeal hearings. The board will also receive updates on school nurse staffing and public health nurse activities regarding influenza and emergency response.

• Appeal hearing for 659 Springfield St
• Appeal hearing for Rodney's Spice Kitchen
• Review of New Model Tobacco Regulations
• School nurse staffing report
• Emergency Response Framework Workshop update

The Agawam Board of Health unanimously upheld both the owner and occupant notices of violation for 659 Springfield Street, citing refuse and pest issues observed on January 6, 2025. The board also reviewed old business, including Rodney's Spice Kitchen (no further complaints) and continued its review of model tobacco regulations, clarifying that a nicotine-free generation ban is not under consideration but restricting oral nicotine pouches to adult-only retail tobacco stores is being discussed. No new business was reported.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Upheld notice of violation to owner of 659 Springfield St (unanimous)
• Upheld notice of violation to occupant of 659 Springfield St (unanimous)
• Continued tobacco regulation review; no changes to draft
• Adjourned at 6:04 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss requests for determination and notices of intent for specific properties. The body will also provide updates on enforcement orders.

• Request for determination for 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street (Cascio & Metz)
• Public hearing for Notice of Intent at 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue a request for determination for 409-427 Southwick Street to the March 27, 2025 meeting. The commission also tabled a request from the owner of 32 Shoemaker Lane to move a silt sock line and store fill, to the same meeting. Minutes from February 27, 2025 were approved, and no enforcement order updates were reported.

• Continued request for determination for 409-427 Southwick Street to March 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Tabled 32 Shoemaker Lane silt sock line request to March 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission will hold a public hearing on the transfer of a retail beverage license from Agawam Retail Beverage, Inc. (Wine & Market) to Southbridge Liquors, Inc. (South Bridge Liquor & Market) at 1 South Bridge Drive. The agenda also includes any other business and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Southbridge Liquors, Inc. dba South Bridge Liquor & Market, license transfer from Agawam Retail Beverage, Inc. dba Wine & Market at 1 South Bridge Dr.
• Proposed manager Jay Patel for the new establishment
• Review and approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission approved a liquor license transfer and manager change for Southbridge Liquors, Inc. The board also approved amusement licenses for Six Flags and discussed upcoming liquor license availability.

• Approved license transfer, manager change, and pledges for Southbridge Liquors, Inc. at 1 South Bridge Dr.
• Approved weekly and automatic amusement licenses for Riverside Park Industries dba: SIX FLAGS
• Planned press release for six available liquor licenses to be heard in May
• Decision to send reminder letters to Junk Dealers regarding May 1, 2025 license compliance

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special permit applications: a continuation for a property on S. Alhambra Circle and a new application on Poplar Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Continued public hearing for Case#2025-28: Special permit for S. Alhambra Circle (applicant Usmonova)
• Public hearing for Case#2027-347: Special permit for 347 Poplar Street (applicant Preye)
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting

The Board of Appeals approved a Special Permit for Matthew Preye to raise 12 chickens at 347 Poplar Street for personal use, after finding he met all requirements in the town's chicken ordinance. The Board continued the public hearing for a fence at 28 S. Alhambra Circle to March 24, 2025, to allow for an on-site meeting with the petitioner, Building Inspector, and an abutter to seek a compromise. The Board also approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes, with Chair Prouty abstaining.

• Approved Special Permit for 12 chickens at 347 Poplar Street (Preye) — unanimous vote.
• Continued public hearing for Case #2025-Usmonova (28 S. Alhambra Circle fence) to March 24, 2025 — unanimous vote.
• Decided to meet on site with petitioner, Building Inspector, and abutter at 38 S. Alhambra Circle to find a compromise on the fence.
• Approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes as written — Chair Prouty abstained, others voted yes.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm — all in favor.

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding zone changes for properties on Old River Street, Walnut Street, and High Street. The board will also review site plans for two other locations. These decisions affect how specific land parcels in the town can be developed.

• Public hearing for zone changes at Old River Street, 27 Walnut Street, and 17 High Street (Calabrese Construction, LLC)
• Site plan review for 760 Cooper Street (Town of Agawam)
• Site plan review for 207 Bowles Road (RHM Realty, LLC)

The Agawam Planning Board voted 5-0 to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for a zone change of three parcels on Old River Street, 27 Walnut Street, and 17 High Street from Industrial-A and Business-A to Residence-B. The board also approved a site plan for an 11,100 sq. ft. addition to Litron's facility at 207 Bowles Road and approved the design concept for the new Agawam High School at 760 Cooper Street, with engineering details to be finalized later.

• Positive recommendation for zone change to Residence-B (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 11,100 sq. ft. addition at 207 Bowles Road (5-0)
• Approved design concept for 760 Cooper Street school project (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will meet on March 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Captain Charles Leonard House. Agenda items include an update to the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures, discussion of the School Street Barn, and an update on 71 Bridge Street. The commission will also select a representative to the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) and review meeting minutes.

• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update
• School Street Barn discussion
• 71 Bridge Street update
• Selection of historical commission representative to CPAC
• Approval of meeting minutes

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $400,000 appropriation for a new ambulance and acceptance of a $135,000 community planning grant. They will hold first readings of ordinances amending zoning enforcement, accessory dwelling units, and battery energy storage systems. A public hearing date is set for a zone change petition on Walnut and High Streets. The meeting also includes a resolution to submit a statement of interest for school roof repairs.

• Resolution to appropriate $400,000 from settlement proceeds for a new ambulance
• Resolution accepting a $135,000 Community Planning grant from the state
• First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Petition for zone change at 27 Walnut Street, 0 High Street, and 17 High Street from Business/Industrial to Residence B District

The Agawam City Council approved first readings of ordinances updating zoning enforcement powers/penalties, regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and adding outdoor dining rules. It also elected Viktor Savonin as an alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member and accepted several grants and donations. All votes were 10-0 with one absent councilor.

• Approved first reading of zoning enforcement ordinance TOR-2025-1 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance TOR-2025-2 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of outdoor dining ordinance TOR-2025-4 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Elected Viktor Savonin as ZBA alternate (7-3, 1 absent)
• Accepted $135,000 Community Planning grant (10-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed Douglas E. Reed to License Commission (10-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted $100 donation to Cultural Council (10-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted $24,900 Cultural Council grant (10-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to zoning enforcement and Accessory Dwelling Units. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances and the reappointment of members to the Board of Health, Housing Committee, Housing Authority, and Community Preservation Act Committee.

• Public hearing on zoning enforcement powers and penalties (TOR-2025-1)
• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Units (TOR-2025-2)
• Zone change petition for 27 Walnut Street, 0 High Street, and 17 High Street to Residence B District
• Grant acceptances including $20,000 from State Historical Records Advisory Board and $15,600 from Department of Environmental Protection
• Donations to Agawam Senior Center of $500 from Specialty Bolt and Screw, Inc. and $1,500 from Yasmin Adham

The Agawam City Council approved first readings of ordinances updating zoning enforcement powers and penalties, regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and adding a chapter on outdoor dining. It also elected Viktor Savonin as an alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member and accepted several grants and donations. All votes were 10-0 with one absent councilor.

• Approved first reading of zoning enforcement ordinance TOR-2025-1 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance TOR-2025-2 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of outdoor dining ordinance TOR-2025-4 (10-0, 1 absent)
• Elected Viktor Savonin as ZBA alternate (7-3, 1 absent)
• Accepted $135,000 Community Planning grant (10-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed Douglas E. Reed to License Commission (10-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted $100 donation to Cultural Council (10-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted $24,900 Cultural Council grant (10-0, 1 absent)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee's prequalification subcommittee will review summary scores for trades and vote on which contractors to deem prequalified for the school project. Public comment will be heard before new business and adjournment.

• Review of summary scores for prequalified trades
• Vote to approve trade contractors as prequalified

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will review requests for determinations and a phasing plan for several properties. The body will also provide updates on enforcement orders.

• Request for determination: 1163 Suffield Street (Muller Realty LLC)
• Request for determination: 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street (Cascio & Metz)
• Notice of Intent public hearing: 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Phasing Plan: 250 Suffield Street (Ekstrom & Hoyle)
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission issued a negative determination for a dumpster enclosure at 1163 Suffield Street, tabled a request for 409-427 Southwick Street, accepted a peer review proposal for 1014 North St Ext, and approved a phasing plan for 250 Suffield Street. It also recommended against the Town purchasing 683 South Westfield Street.

• Issued negative determination for dumpster work at 1163 Suffield Street (7-0)
• Tabled determination for 409-427 Southwick Street to March 13 (7-0)
• Accepted $2,750 peer review proposal for 1014 North St Ext (7-0)
• Approved phasing plan for 250 Suffield Street with erosion controls (7-0)
• Recommended against Town purchasing 683 South Westfield Street (7-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing high school project. Agenda items include approving January invoices from LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros, receiving updates on the MSBA project, construction documents with phasing, and the pre-qualification process. The meeting also includes public comment and new business.

• Approve invoices from January for LeftField, Flansburgh, and Fontaine Bros
• MSBA project update meeting
• Construction Document site plan update with phasing
• Pre-qualification process update
• Public comment opportunity

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold two public hearings on proposed zoning amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and zoning enforcement powers and penalties. The board will also review a site plan for 207 Bowles Road, discuss appointing a representative to the Housing Committee, and elect a PVPC Commissioner. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and correspondences.

• Public hearing: Zoning amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (Mayor Johnson)
• Public hearing: Zoning amendment for Zoning Enforcement Powers and Penalties (Mayor Johnson)
• Site plan review for 207 Bowles Road (RHM Realty, LLC)
• Discussion and possible vote on Planning Board representative for Housing Committee
• Election of PVPC Commissioner

The Planning Board voted unanimously to send positive recommendations to the City Council for two zoning amendments: one allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a matter of right, and another updating zoning enforcement powers and penalties. The board also continued a site plan review for an 11,100 sq. ft. addition at 207 Bowles Road to March 6, 2025, and voted against the Town exercising its right of first refusal to purchase 683 South Westfield Street.

• Recommended ADU zoning amendment to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended zoning enforcement and penalties amendment to City Council (5-0)
• Continued site plan for 207 Bowles Road addition to March 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Nominated Michael DiLullo as Planning Board representative to Housing Committee (5-0)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Recommended against Town purchasing 683 South Westfield Street (4-1)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on accepting several grants (public safety, community planning, cultural) and a reappointment to the License Commission. They will also set public hearing dates for three zoning items: an ordinance on enforcement/penalties, an ordinance on accessory dwelling units (both March 3), and a petition to rezone properties at 27 Walnut St and 0/17 High St (March 17). Additionally, new ordinances on battery energy storage and outdoor dining are introduced for review.

• Public hearing on March 3 for an ordinance to amend zoning enforcement powers and penalties (TOR-2025-1).
• Public hearing on March 3 for an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (TOR-2025-2).
• Public hearing on March 17 for a zone change petition by Calabrese Construction at 27 Walnut St, 0/17 High St from Business A/Industrial A to Residence B (ZC-2025-1).
• Resolution to accept a $135,000 Community Planning grant from the state (TR-2025-15).
• Resolution to accept a $24,900 state Cultural Council grant (TR-2025-18).

The Agawam City Council approved a resolution accepting a $135,000 Community Planning grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and set public hearing dates for several zoning ordinance amendments and a zone change petition. The council also approved minutes from the February 3 meeting and a resolution accepting a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were referred to committees or placed on the next agenda.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved TR-2025-14 accepting public safety grant (10-0)
• Set public hearing for TOR-2025-1 zoning enforcement ordinance for March 3, 2025
• Set public hearing for TOR-2025-2 accessory dwelling units ordinance for March 3, 2025
• Set public hearing for ZC-2025-1 zone change at 27 Walnut St, 0 and 17 High St for March 17, 2025
• Referred TOR-2025-3 battery energy storage ordinance to Planning Board and Legislative Committee, set hearing for April 7, 2025
• Referred TOR-2025-4 outdoor dining ordinance to Legislative Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct appeal hearings regarding Rodney’s Spice Kitchen and 659 Springfield St. The board will also review new model tobacco regulations and discuss school nurse staffing and 2024 communicable disease trends.

• Appeal hearing for Rodney’s Spice Kitchen
• Appeal hearing for 659 Springfield St
• Review of New Model Tobacco Regulations
• Discussion of school nurse staffing
• Review of 2024 communicable disease trends

The Board of Health unanimously upheld an enforcement letter requiring Michael Rodney to cease food service operations at his residence without a permit, and to comply with all permitting and zoning before operating his food truck. The Board also tabled an appeal by Marci Meunier regarding two housing violations at 659 Springfield St, requesting more information. No final decisions were made on draft tobacco regulations, which remain under review.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Upheld enforcement letter requiring Michael Rodney to cease food service operations (unanimous)
• Tabled 659 Springfield St appeal hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 659 Springfield St (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on February 13, 2025, to continue public hearings on a Notice of Intent for the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project by the DPW and a housing development at 1014 North St Ext. They will also continue a Request for Determination for multiple parcels on Southwick Street, issue an Order of Conditions for an Eversource project at 180 South West Street, and receive enforcement order updates.

• Continued Request for Determination – 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street (Cascio & Metz)
• Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, LLC)
• Continued Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (Agawam DPW)
• Write Order of Conditions – 180 South West Street (Western Massachusetts Electric Company dba Eversource Energy)
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project, which will relocate approximately 870 linear feet of sewer away from the riverbank. The commission also issued an Order of Conditions for Eversource at 180 South West Street and lifted an enforcement order for 23 Samuel Street after engineering comments were resolved. Several other items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (7-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 180 South West Street (6-0-1)
• Lifted Enforcement Order for 23 Samuel Street (7-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext to April 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued Request for Determination for 409-427 Southwick Street to February 20, 2025 (6-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two new applications. The body will also discuss revisions to the one-day liquor license application process.

• Weekly amusement application for 141 Main Street
• One day liquor license application for Haitian Inauguration
• Revision of one day liquor license application process

Agawam License Commission

The Commission approved a new application process for one-day liquor licenses, requiring submissions 30 days before a meeting. Members also discussed a plan to notify the public about available liquor licenses based on ABCC quota data.

• Approved weekly amusement application for 141 Main St.
• Approved one-day wine and malt application for Haitian Inauguration at 1508 Main Street
• Approved new one-day liquor license process and application
• Reviewed ABCC liquor license quota breakdown for the Town of Agawam
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will consider a FORM A preliminary subdivision application for 131 Coronet Circle submitted by Savonin. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on appointing a representative to the Housing Committee, approve minutes from December 19, 2024, and handle correspondence.

• FORM A preliminary subdivision proposal at 131 Coronet Circle (Savonin)
• Discussion and possible vote on Planning Board representative for Housing Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2024
• Correspondence

The Agawam Planning Board approved a plan to split the property at 131 Coronet Circle into two lots, which meets the Residence A-1 zoning requirements. The board tabled a discussion on appointing a Planning Board representative to the Housing Committee until the February 20, 2025 meeting. The board also tabled approval of the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm.

• Approved lot split at 131 Coronet Circle (3-0)
• Tabled Housing Committee representative discussion until Feb 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled approval of December 19, 2024 minutes (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss public input, correspondence, and several ongoing projects. Key agenda items include updates on the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures, the School Street Barn, historical markers, and 71 Bridge Street. No votes or decisions are specified; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update
• School Street Barn
• Historical Commission Projects - historical markers
• 71 Bridge Street - update

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will approve minutes and invoices from December, receive a design development update, and discuss construction logistics, phasing, and upcoming parking changes at the high school. Other business includes an abutters meeting and pre-qualification process. Public comment and new business will be heard.

• Approve invoices for LeftField, Flansburgh and Fontaine Bros
• Design Development update
• Construction logistics and phasing
• Upcoming parking changes at the high school
• Abutters meeting and pre-qualification process

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting with continued public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects at 180 South West Street (Eversource), 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates), and the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (DPW). They will also consider a Request for Determination for multiple properties on Southwick Street and receive enforcement order updates.

• Continued public hearing – Notice of Intent for 180 South West Street (Eversource Energy)
• Continued Request for Determination for 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street (Cascio & Metz)
• Continued public hearing – Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates, previously continued to Feb 13)
• Continued public hearing – Notice of Intent for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (Agawam DPW)
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission closed the public hearing for Eversource's proposed show-up facility at 180 South West Street, voting 5-0. The commission will write the Order of Conditions at its February 13, 2025 meeting. Other agenda items were continued to that date, and no enforcement orders were reported.

• Closed public hearing for Eversource show-up facility at 180 South West Street (5-0)
• Continued request for determination for 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street to Feb. 13 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project to Feb. 13 (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will discuss proposed ordinances regarding zoning enforcement and accessory dwelling units. The body is also deciding on several board reappointments and the acceptance of various grants and donations.

• Proposed ordinances to amend Chapter 180 regarding zoning enforcement and Accessory Dwelling Units
• Election of a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Acceptance of a $20,000 grant from the State Historical Records Advisory Board
• Acceptance of a $15,600 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection
• Class 2 Dealer's license renewals for Balfour Motors and The Car Connection

The Agawam City Council unanimously approved four resolutions, including reappointments to the Planning Board and Golf Commission, and accepted two donations from the Special Police Division. It also approved two Class 2 dealer licenses for Balfour Motors and The Car Connection, and elected Aldo Mancini to the Zoning Board of Appeals. New business items, including a zoning enforcement ordinance and an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, were referred to committees with a public hearing set for March 3, 2025.

• Approved reappointment of Michael Cleavall to Planning Board (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Dean Godek to Golf Commission (11-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation to Whiting Street/Thomas Pyne Funds (11-0)
• Accepted $500 donation to Cultural Council (11-0)
• Elected Aldo Mancini to Zoning Board of Appeals (11-0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer license for Balfour Motors (11-0)
• Approved Class 2 dealer license for The Car Connection (11-0)
• Referred zoning enforcement and ADU ordinances to committees with public hearing March 3

Agawam License Commission

The License Commission voted 3-0 not to renew the All Alcohol Common Victualler license for OMG Hospitality Group (dba Chez Josef) after the applicant failed to provide required criteria by the deadline. The commission also issued a warning to American Legion Post #185 for a violation involving lack of inspection, insurance, and fees. Several amusement license applications were decided, and the commission discussed new protocols for gas storage licenses and changes to one-day liquor license requirements.

• Denied renewal of All Alcohol Common Vic license for Chez Josef (OMG Hospitality Group) by 3-0 vote
• Warning issued to American Legion Post #185 for license violation; change of manager and premises alteration discussed
• Riverside Pub approved for both weekly and automatic amusements (3-0)
• American Legion Post #185 approved for weekly amusements (3-0)
• 141 Main Street Restaurant & Catering weekly amusement application tabled

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission will determine the renewal request for Chez Josef's all-alcohol common victualer license for 2025. They will also consider entertainment and amusement license applications from three establishments, discuss the ABCC annual report, and introduce a new procedure for gas storage licenses. Additionally, the commission will address an American Legion post's failure to renew its alcohol license and a cease notice on its door.

• Determination of 2025 renewal request for Chez Josef's all-alcohol common victualer license
• Applications for entertainment/amusements from 141 Main Street Restaurant, Riverside Pub, and American Legion Post #185
• Discuss and approve the ABCC 2024 annual report
• New procedure for gas storage license applications
• Discussion with Lynn O'Brien of American Legion Post #185 regarding December 31 cease notice and missing 2025 alcohol license renewal

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special permit applications: Case #2025-28 at S. Alhambra Circle (Usmonova) and Case #2026-220 at Line Street (Grassetti). The board will also vote on minutes from November 25, 2024, and consider any other legally permissible matters.

• Public hearing at 6:30 PM for Case #2025-28 (Usmonova, S. Alhambra Circle) – special permit
• Public hearing at 7:00 PM for Case #2026-220 (Grassetti, Line Street) – special permit
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a special permit case for a fence at 28 S. Alhambra Circle to March 10, 2025, after discussion about setback and visibility concerns. The board approved a special permit for up to six chickens at 220 Line Street, conditional on receiving an updated plan with dimensions. The board also approved the November 25, 2024 minutes.

• Tabled special permit for fence at 28 S. Alhambra Circle to March 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved special permit for up to 6 chickens at 220 Line Street, conditional on updated plan (3-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (3-0)

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will meet to discuss housing needs at the state, regional, and town levels, and review goals and implementation of the Housing Production Plan. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes and public engagement.

• Discussion of state, regional, and town housing needs
• Review of Housing Production Plan goals and implementation
• Public engagement on housing issues

The Agawam Housing Committee met and approved the minutes from December 17, 2024. Members presented an outline of housing needs and a summary of the 2024 Housing Production Plan, followed by discussion with attendees. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous minutes.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider new model tobacco regulations under old business, review BOH member renewals and a 2024 year-in-review, and receive updates on school nurse staffing and communicable disease trends.

• Review of new model tobacco regulations
• BOH member renewals
• 2024 year-in-review discussion
• School nurse staffing update
• Communicable disease trends of 2024

The Board of Health approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. Chairwoman Gladys Fernandez-Largay announced her resignation, effective once a replacement is found, and member Mary Lee Bertrand will seek reappointment. The board discussed drafting new tobacco regulations for City Council, with a draft to be voted on at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Chairwoman Fernandez-Largay resigned, effective upon replacement
• Member Bertrand to request reappointment from Mayor
• Tobacco regulation draft to be completed for next meeting vote

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several notices of intent for projects affecting wetlands, including a new hearing for Eversource Energy at 180 South West Street. The commission will also continue hearings on a Southwick Street determination request, a VIP Homes project, and the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation. Enforcement order updates and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for Western Massachusetts Electric Company (Eversource Energy) at 180 South West Street
• Continued request for determination for properties at 409, 411, 421, 427 Southwick Street by Cascio & Metz
• Continued public hearing on Notice of Intent for VIP Homes & Associates at 1014 North St Ext
• Continued public hearing on Notice of Intent for the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project by Agawam DPW
• Enforcement order updates

The Agawam Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for Eversource's proposed show-up facility at 180 South West Street to January 23, 2025, after hearing public concerns. The commission also tabled a request for determination for properties on Southwick Street and continued hearings for VIP Homes and the Westfield River sewer project. Minutes from December 12, 2024, were approved 3-0-1, and modifications to an Eversource geotechnical boring program were approved 4-0.

• Continued Eversource NOI hearing at 180 South West St to Jan 23 (4-0)
• Tabled request for determination at 409-427 Southwick St to Jan 23 (4-0)
• Continued VIP Homes NOI hearing at 1014 North St Ext to Feb 13 (4-0)
• Continued Westfield River sewer relocation NOI hearing to Jan 23 (4-0)
• Approved Dec 12, 2024 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved modifications to Eversource Line 1433 boring program (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will elect a President, Vice President, Auditor, and Administrative Assistant. The body will also consider board reappointments, grant and donation acceptances, and several auto dealer license renewals.

• Election of Council President, Vice President, Auditor, and Administrative Assistant
• Grant of $6,983.34 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
• Ordinance to amend salary rate for Substitute Nurse position
• Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE renewals for Auto Point Motors, BBB Auto Inc., Balfour Motors, and The Car Connection
• Donations of $5,000 and $500 from the Special Police Division to the Whiting Street/Thomas Pyne Funds and Cultural Council

The Agawam City Council unanimously elected Rosemary Sandlin as Council President and Anthony Russo as Vice President, and approved Cheryl St. John as Auditor and Barbara Bard as Administrative Assistant. The council also approved the reappointment of Violet Baldwin to the Planning Board, accepted a $6,983.34 state grant, passed the second reading of a salary ordinance for substitute nurses, and renewed Class 2 dealer licenses for Auto Point Motors and BBB Auto Inc. Several new items were placed on the next agenda.

• Elected Rosemary Sandlin as Council President (11-0)
• Elected Anthony Russo as Council Vice President (11-0)
• Elected Cheryl St. John as Auditor (11-0)
• Elected Barbara Bard as Administrative Assistant (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Violet Baldwin to Planning Board (11-0)
• Accepted $6,983.34 state grant from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (11-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Nurse, Substitute salary rate (11-0)
• Renewed Class 2 dealer licenses for Auto Point Motors and BBB Auto Inc. (11-0 each)