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LOCAL LIBRARY SPORTS Leonard Short Summer House story soccer events contest action PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 7 AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com July 22, 2021 ❙ Vol. 43, No. 21 ❙ $1.00 www.agawamadvertisernews.turley.com City council Parks and Recreation department concerned about hopeful performances will happen By Shelby Macri impact of Carvana [email protected] AGAWAM – The town saw an By Gregory A. Scibelli in any way with the affairs of excessive amount of rainfall last [email protected] neighboring communities, weekend among the rest of this there are legitimate areas of month, which has caused the AGAWAM – After some concern about this project for return of summer concerts this consideration, a resolution op- Agawam. year as well as other scheduling position the Carvana project In Southwick, the proposal issues. in the Town of Southwick was is calling for a 200,000-square The Agawam Parks and Rec- changed to an express of con- foot facility. There would be reation Department is holding cern. room on the proposed site for summer concerts again this year, Last Monday night, the 8,200 cars and would gener- but the first two were cancelled Agawam City Council moved ate an estimated 2,600 vehicle due to rain. Parks and Recre- to advance a resolution field trips per day through the area, ation Director Chris Sparks said by Councilors Anthony Suffriti including 90 trips by car car- the summer concerts will not and Rosemary Sandlin to op- riers. There are 400 employees have rain dates and will not be pose a massive Carvana main- working in two shifts sched- made up later this summer. The tenance, repair, and prepara- uled for the facility. The facility concert list will continue as nor- tion facility in Southwick due would be used by Carvana to mal and the next concert will be to the adverse effects it could fix, maintain, wash, and pre- Wednesday, July 21, and the last have in the Feeding Hills sec- pare cars for sale through its concert of this month is the fol- tion of Agawam. online buying format. lowing Wednesday, July 28. Al- With a public hearing “Based on the information though the concerts cancelled scheduled to take place earlier and data brought forward,” won’t be rescheduled this year; this week, the council decided said Suffriti. “It’s going to give Sparks said the department of- to move on the resolution rath- Agawam and the Feeding Hills fers the cancelled bands a spot to er than waiting the standard area a negative impact due play again next year. As for the KidsFest perfor- time period of one meeting to to the traffic. There are two The pool at Perry Lane school is back open this year, though the poor weather has act on it. schools in that area.” mances; they will be held rain or shine at the School Street Park caused it to be closed down at times. The Parks and Recreation department is deal- While it is unusual for ing with multiple closures and postponements due to the poor weather. towns to weigh in or meddle CARVANA ❙ page 5 PARKS ❙ page 5 PHOTO BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI Stormy weather continues AGAWAM – Humid, stormy weather continued into last week, The water level has raised docks on the river. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI though Agawam saw some of the worst of it with multiple storms over seven days. The storms have brought torrential down- pours, thunder and lightning, flash floods, street flooding, and raised the level of the Connecti- cut River as well as other several other stream and brooks. The rains have also caused basement flooding and roof leaks. The De- partment of Public Works has been out working hard to pick up debris and clean out overused and clogged storm drains. The level of the Connecticut River has risen significantly. The water levels throughout town has caused washouts and minor flooding. 413.283.8393 • Facebook: @AgawamAdvertiserNews • Email: [email protected] Page 2 ❙ AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS ❙ July 22, 2021 West of River Chamber part of ‘413 Let’s Go Out’ AGAWAM – The West of the River Cham- nomic activity. the rescinded restrictions, outdoor dining This project is being funded by a Region- ber of Commerce, in collaboration with “413 Let’s Go Out” inspires foodies and momentum, and growing indoor dining al Pilot Project Program Grant awarded 11 other chambers in Franklin, Hampden, residents in the 4-1-3 area code to take the comfort. “413 Let’s Go Out” is supported to the Greater Northampton Chamber of and Hampshire counties, is pleased to an- pledge to help save our local restaurants. by a robust marketing plan that includes Commerce and the Downtown Northamp- nounce the launch of the “413 Let’s Go Out” The pledge is to join with 4 friends and each streaming TV ads, digital banner ads, radio ton Association by the Massachusetts Of- restaurant campaign to encourage support order at least 1 restaurant meal per week for spots, print ads, and social media, along fice of Business Development in conjunc- of restaurants throughout the region. The 3 months. To participate, individuals can with gift card prizes and giveaways from tion with the Executive Office of Housing campaign will run July 1 to Sept. 30 and will go to a dedicated website — 413letsgoout. participating chambers and local restau- and Economic Development. The goal of amplify the statewide “Let’s Go Out” cam- com — and submit their name and email rants. The 413letsgoout.com website fea- the pilot program is to encourage munici- paign to raise public awareness about the address, which makes them eligible to win tures the pledge form and a directory of palities and organizations to work together importance of supporting our local restau- one of 12 weekly $25 gift card giveaways. restaurants affiliated with each participat- to create solutions for recovery in their spe- rants and the role they play in driving eco- The campaign is timed to coincide with ing chamber. cific economies. Shop local in support of Benefit beer tasting local historic landmark event returns July 30 Captain Charles Leonard House cor; jewelry; customized accessories; skin, AGAWAM – A popular summertime supporters of the Captain Charles Leon- beauty, and nail care products; baby items; event will return to the grounds of Aga- ard House and have hosted this summer hosts local small businesses at and pet gear. Refreshments will be also be wam’s historic Captain Charles Leonard tasting event and an annual fall beer and Summer Shopping Bazaar available. House on Friday evening, July 30, 2021, wine tasting at the house for years. The Income from space rental will aid in after a two-year absence due to pan- tastings are among several fundraising AGAWAM – The Captain Charles Leon- the preservation of the Captain Charles demic restrictions. The summer craft events held each year at the Captain ard House will be the site of an open-air Leonard House, which was built in 1805 as beer tasting and barbecue fundraising Charles Leonard House to aid in its pres- Summer Shopping Bazaar on Sunday, a stage tavern. Tours of the National Reg- event, last held in 2019, will take place ervation. Aug. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The ister-listed structure will be offered. The from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is expected The Captain Charles Leonard House event will take place rain or shine, un- Captain Charles Leonard House was also to attract a large crowd. McCarthy’s Li- was also recently awarded a grant from der the tent on the grounds of Agawam’s recently awarded a grant from the Commu- quor of Agawam is presenting the event, the Community Preservation Act Com- historic community house located at 663 nity Preservation Act Committee to con- which will be held rain or shine under mittee to conduct a comprehensive con- Main Street, Agawam. duct a comprehensive conditions assess- tents. Featured will be a large variety of ditions assessment report and preserva- More than 30 local small business own- ment report and preservation plan. local and craft beers for sampling, along tion plan. ers, vendors, and crafters will offer a huge Additional information about the Sum- with pulled pork sliders and homemade Tickets to the event are available at variety of unique, homemade, and cus- mer Shopping Bazaar, the Captain Charles mac & cheese from Joey’s Deli & Market McCarthy’s Liquors, 430 Main Street, tomized products: cooking and kitchen Leonard House, and other events, can be in Feeding Hills, all included in the $40 Agawam or by calling the Captain products; personalized home decor; home- found at Facebook.com/captainleonard- ticket price. Proceeds from the event are Charles Leonard House at 413-786-9421. made bird baths, bird houses and yard de- house. being generously donated to the Captain You must be at least 21 years old with a Charles Leonard House by the McCarthy valid ID to attend this event. Additional family to aid in the preservation of the information about this and other events, 216-year-old structure, located at 663 and the Captain Charles Leonard House Main Street, Agawam. can be found at Facebook.com/captain- Company celebrates period The McCarthys have been longtime leonardhouse. of growth, advancements Goo Goo Dolls set to perform AGAWAM – DFF Corporation, a Mas- we were largely unaffected by the pan- sachusetts-based company specializing in demic. While so many others were forced medium to high production of precision to make difficult decisions, we saw tre- at Big E, tickets on sale Friday machined components and electrome- mendous growth and with the dedication chanical assembly products, continues of our team, our introduction into new WEST SPRINGFIELD – Multi-plati- Boxes received critical acclaim upon its an extended period of growth: integrating industries and markets, and with our in- num, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo release in 2016.

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