Category: August 2017

Games and Lanes finally comes down

8/3/2017 | Chris Maza
chrism@thereminder.com

At long last, the former Games and Lanes building is no more. Dozens of people gathered on Walnut Street Extension to see a demolition team take down the longtime eyesore and public safety concern on July 31. For Mayor Richard Cohen and the rest of the town of Agawam, it marked the end of a frustrating nearly decade-long period of inactivity, thanks to David Peter, president of Site Redevelopment Technologies. ...

Eat.Enjoy.Live.: First row for all 13 Six Flags rollercoasters

8/3/2017 | Craig Harris

Speed, twists, turns, inversions, corkscrews, and vertical drops are all part of Six Flag New England’s roller coaster experience. On July 11, I rode in the front seat of the Agawam amusement park’s 13 roller coasters. The adrenaline continues to fuel me. A roller coaster ride takes 30 seconds to two minutes but its effect lasts long afterwards. ...

After nearly two decades, Cohen will not seek new term as mayor

8/3/2017 | Chris Maza
chrism@thereminder.com

It’s been nearly two decades since Agawam welcomed in a new mayor. In January 2018, the town will do exactly that. Mayor Richard Cohen recently announced he would not run for reelection and his tenure as mayor will end after 18 years. ...

Opinion: Valley native Foray made an impact in animation

8/3/2017 | G. Michael Dobbs
news@thereminder.com

We all love our favorite sons and daughters – those residents of a community who have gone off and achieved fame and fortune doing something significant. ...