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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180 OF TIRE CODE OF THE TOWN OF
AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
ESTABLISHMENTS
(Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS, by vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved an initiative petition for a law relative to the regulation and taxation of
recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the passage of the State ballot initiative provided that it be effective on December
15, 2016 and the state Cannabis Control Commission was required to issue regulations regarding
implementation no later than September 15, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature on December 2 S, 2016 enacted legislation that would delay the
above dates with the Cannabis Control Commission required to issue regulations by July 1,
2018; and
WHEREAS, currently under the Zoning Ordinance, a Recreational Marijuana Establishment is
not a permitted use in the Town and any regulations promulgated by the State Cannabis Control
Commission are expected to provide guidance to the Town in regulating recreational marijuana,
including Recreational Marijuana Establishments; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of recreational marijuana raises novel and complex legal, planning,
and public safety issues and the Town needs time to study and consider the regulation of
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to
address the potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning
process to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and other uses related to the regulation of recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, it is in the Town's best interest to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land
and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments so as to allow the Town
sufficient time to engage in a planning process to address the effects of such structures and uses
in the Town and to enact ordinances in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals
and objectives; and
WHEREAS, TOR-2017-1- "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180 OF THE CODE
OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS" was sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen and Councilor
Richard M. Theroux and placed on the City Council agenda on January 17, 2017; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council on February 6, 2017 with 10 in favor, 0 opposed, I absent, voted
to withdraw TOR-2017-1; and
WHEREAS, it still remains in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to adopt a temporary
moratorium on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana
Establishments.
NOW THEREFORE, The Agawam City Council hereby resolves, ordains and amends and
enacts the following amendments to the Code of the Town of Agawam;
"Article XX Recreational Marijuana Establishments"
§IW147 (A) DEFINITION
"Recreational Marijuana Establishment' shall mean a use operated by an entity licensed by
the Cannabis Control Commission, and pursuant to all other applicable state laws and
regulations, that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related
products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), packages, delivers, obtains,
manufactures, purchases, transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers
marijuana, products containing marijuana, or related supplies for non -medical, or recreational
use."
§180-147 (B) TEMPORARY MORATORIIIM
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, the Town hereby
adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures as a Recreational Marijuana
Establishment. The moratorium shall be in effect until July 1, 20I8. During the moratorium
period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of
recreational marijuana in the Town, consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations
regarding Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related uses, and consider adopting new Zoning
Ordinances to address the impact and operation of Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related
uses.
§180-147(C) RELATION TO REGISTERED MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND OFF -
SITE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
This section shall not be construed to affect the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to
Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, also known as "Medical Marijuana Facilities" as defined in
Article XVIR §180-123 - §180-26
Dated this-...) day of 2017.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
James P. Ochetti, President
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Pattick M. Toney, City Solid
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this l j
Signed by Council President this
day ofp i&; 2017 from Council Clerk.
day o 2017.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga , as
eAd d, I hpreby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2017.
V.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF L GISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hcreby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2017 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
REUM OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL. CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this �'� day of 2017.
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March 24, 2017
Question 4 resolved the matter of whether recreational marijuana would be legalized in
Massachusetts, but it will take years to iron out the legal questions that arise from last
November's complex ballot initiative.
This was the consensus of a panel of state and local officials gathered for a forum on the
topic sponsored by the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association and the MMA on
March 10 in Worcester.
The panelists urged local officials to examine their zoning bylaws and act quickly to
ensure that any commercial marijuana activity is conducted in a manner that is acceptable
to the city or town.
"I think communities need to deal with this now," said Margaret Hurley, chief of the unit in
the Attorney General's Office that reviews and approves town bylaws. "I know it's difficult,
but I think during 2017 is the time to deal with it."
Any legislative adjustments to the law are likely months away, and initial regulations
governing implementation of the law are a year away. But communities are advised not to
wait for these developments before they prepare for the new form of commerce within
their borders.
"The application process opens on April 1, 2018, and at that point, if you don't have a
bylaw or an ordinance in place for a moratorium] ... and you get notice from the [state]
that there's an application for your community, you don't have a basis to say, 'There's a
conflict here with a local ordinance or bylaw.'"
So far, five communities have approved moratoriums to give themselves more time to
study the local implications of the law, and one community — Westborough — has taken
action to ban commercial marijuana establishments 131. Another 70 communities are putting
a moratorium before their spring town meeting or an upcoming city council meeting, or
they are putting an outright ban on their election ballot, according to the MMA's tracking of
local measures.
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The law allows for the following three restrictions on commercial marijuana
establishments:
• Prohibiting the operation of one or more types of commercial marijuana businesses
(though possession and Rome growth would still be allowed)
Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to 20 percent of the number of liquor
store permits in the community
• Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to fewer than the number of registered
medical marijuana facilities in the community
To adopt any of these restrictions, the law requires that a city or town must "adopt an
ordinance or by-law by a vote of the voter, of that city or town." Typically, in a city an
ordinance is adopted by a city council or board of aldermen, and in a town a bylaw is
adopted by town meeting, but would either be considered "a vote of the voters-? Panelists
recommended following the lead of Westborough's "belt and suspenders" approach,
where the town ran its prohibition through the ballot as well as town meeting in order to
minimize the risk of being challenged in court.
The 20 percent threshold is considered problematic as well — What is 20 percent of
seven? One? Two? -- but panelists expressed hope that this will be clarified in the
forthcoming regulations.
Aside from these three options, communities may regulate the "time, place and manner" of
commercial marijuana operations through bylaws and ordinances, but such regulations
may not be "unreasonably impracticable." Essentially, this means that the rules cannot be
so restrictive as to interfere with the viability of the business.
Communities that allow commercial marijuana activities cannot prohibit the delivery of
marijuana products. Medical marijuana facilities cannot be prohibited from also operating
a commercial marijuana business. And commercial marjuana facilities cannot be
prohibited from operating in a zoning district that currently allows medical marijuana
facilities.
The law allows for a local -option sales tax of up to 2 percent on commercial marijuana
sales, and attorney Brandon Moss, who serves as town counsel in Bedford, Mendon and
Scituate, reminded attendees that the local revenue component is not automatic, so
communities should adopt it soon if they will be allowing marijuana businesses.
New regulatory structure
Two attorneys from the Office of the State Treasurer acknowledged the steep climb ahead
for their office, which is charged with establishing and appointing the three -member
Cannabis Control Commission, which in turn will develop the state regulations to
implement the law and issue licenses to businesses. The final regulations are due by July
1, 2018.
"We have to build a brand new agency that does not exist today," said Shawn Collins, an
assistant treasurer and director of policy and legislative affairs. "There are no available
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resources to this commission.... There are no license fees that have been charged, there
are no taxes that have been levied."
Regarding the development of regulations, Collins said, "we want to be very public about
that process.'
Collins and his colleague Sarah Kim, deputy treasurer and general counsel, pointed out
that other states that have legalized commercial marijuana put it under liquor or gambling
mechanisms, rather than the treasurer's office. And medical marijuana, legalized here In
2012, falls under the Department of Public Health, which will not be the oversight agency
for the commercial Industry.
Kim and Collins listed a number of challenges on the horizon, such as developing a
system and acquiring the technology to track marijuana Inventories and to test products,
including "edibles," to ensure that they're safe for consumers, a role typically entrusted to
federal agencies.
They said other states that have legalized marijuana report public safety issues such as
fires and explosions due to the use of butane to extract THC from marijuana plants or the
large amount of additional power needed for grow lights and climate control. The disposal
of large amounts of marijuana — seized from the black market or when a grower exceeds
the limits of the law — presents a chaflenge for law enforcement.
"This industry is going to touch all aspects of state and local government," Kim said.
Bylaws and moratoriums
Hurley said her three -person office has been busy reviewing town bylaws related to the
emerging industry, checking them for any conflicts with state law, including the
recreational marijuana law itself. Her office also reviews for conflicts with federal law, with
the exception of the federal classification of marijuana as a Class I illegal substance_
"The language of this ballot question is not clear itself," Hurley said. uSo, for us to find a
clear conflict with unclear text, that gives you, I hope, a sense of how we're looking at it.
"We have a ballot question that was inartfuliy drawn at best, by folks who don't understand
municipal workings."
She said her office is "happy to share any knowledge we've accumulated through our
bylaw review process."
On the topic or moratoriums, her office has approved of the concept for a "reasonable-"
and limited time period. She added that it would be up to the courts to determine what is
reasonable, but suggested that "anything that goes beyond 2018 would put the community
at risk for a challenge."
Hurley advised local officials to make their concerns about the law }mown to the members
of the Legislature's special joint committee that will be evaluating the scores of bills that
have been filed to address concerns with the language of the initiative petition.
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All the panelists pointed out that the new marijuana law offers ample opportunities for
cities and towns to take actions that could be challenged in court_ They urged local
officials to proceed with caution and work closely with municipal counsel.
Local officials can find continually updated information on this issue at www.mms.org is as
well as www.ma v/t asu /marfuana I51.
www.Boston.aorr/departmentsl311lrnariivana-legalization-and-city-boston pi, and
www"cmr&c om/recreationalma Juana m.
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Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
mayor@agawarn.ma.us
Rachalyd A Cohen Tel: 413-786.45ZO
Mayor Fax: 413-78fi-9927
Memo to full Council
Subject: Recreational Marijuana Moratorium
Attached please find TOR 2017-9, an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on recreational
marijuana establishments ("RME's"). Since the Councirs withdrawal on February 5, 2017 of ToR-2017-1
which sought to Impose a temporary moratorium, there has been no action on the Issue. I am growing
increasingly concerned that the longer this matter goes by without action, the greater the Town's
exposure will be to not have the proper time and preparation to manage such a development upon the
issuance of State Regulations.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association in a recent bulletin strongly recommends that municipalities
pass a temporary moratorium. Further, the Legislature continues to deliberate on the taxation rate for
RME's and, more especially for the Town's planning, what control a municipality will have on where
RMUs may be established. The Legislature intends to take action soon.
I applaud your work on the medical marijuana ordinance. The Town has been well prepared to handle
any proposal for such a facility. And the Council passed a temporary moratorium on that issue. With the
subject matter being very similar, and the Town's awkward position being the same on waiting for State
Legislative and Regulatory action, I once again ask you to pass a temporary moratorium. Further delay
of a moratorium jeopardizes the Town's ability to properly plan a course of action on how to handle
RME's.
As an aside, I further urge the Council to establish a commercial solar ordinance. My administration
continues to receive inquiries on possible developments throughout Town on a regular basis. The
proposals are large in scope and may potentially seriously impact neighborhoods. There has been no
action by the Council since its defeat of TOR-2017-3 which proposed regulating commercial solar
developments.
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needs to make clear what its legislative intent is on commercial solar projects in order to OEpteahe
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PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE BY OWNER, VITALIY HROM FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1178 SUFfULD STREET FROM INDUSTRIAL TO RESIDENTIAL B
WHEREAS, Vitally Hrom is the Owner/Petitioner of a parcel of land situated at 1178
Suffield Street, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, (See Hampden. County Registry of
Deeds Document 209, 683, CTF 37236) which is currently zoned Industrial; and
WMEREAS, Vitally Hrom desires to change zoning of the subject property from the
current classification of Industrial to the Residential B classification; and
WHEREAS, Vitaliy Hrom petitions the City of Agawam to allow the entirety of subject
property to be rezoned as Residential B; and
WHEREAS, the zoning change is being requested to allow for utilization of the property
for its highest and best use; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to change the zoning of the
property located at 1178 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA from the current classification of
Industrial to the Residential B classification.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves to change the zoning
of the subject property located at 1178 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA from the current
classification of Industrial to the Residential B classification
Current Owner: Vitally Hrom
Property Address: 1178 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001
Assessor's Parcel ID: 15-1-8 and 15-1-14, ,%4iich is attached hereto as Exhibit B and
incorporated herein by reference.
Dated this _ day of , 2017.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
James P. Cichetti, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Patrick M. Toney, City Solicitor
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Request for Zoning Change
To Whom It May Concern:
I Vitally Hrom owner of 1178 Suffield St Agawam MA 01001, request a zoning change on
the following parcels ID.15-14 & Parcel ID: L5-1-14 from industrial zone to Residence B zone
Sincerely,
Vitally Hrom
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1801
Tel. 413-786-040 Fax 413-786-9927
August 4, 2017
James P. Cichetti, President
Joseph Mineo, Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Councilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
Christopher C. Johnson, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Anthony Suffriti, Councilor
Richard Theroux, Councilor
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting held on August 3, 2017, the Agawam Planning Board voted 4-0 to
send a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed Zoning Amendment
entitled "Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments" sponsored by
Mayor Cohen and to also recommend that it be amended to be in effect until December 31, 2018.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 8245.
Sincerely
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARDilia
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TOR-2017-9
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF
AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
ESTABLISHMENTS
(Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS, by vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved an initiative petition for a law relative to the regulation and taxation of
recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the passage of the State ballot initiative provided that it be effective on December
15, 2016 and the state Cannabis Control Commission was required to issue regulations regarding
implementation no later than September 15, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature on December 28, 2016 enacted legislation that would delay the
above dates with the Cannabis Control Commission required to issue regulations by July 1,
2018; and
WHEREAS, currently under the Zoning Ordinance, a Recreational Marijuana Establishment is
not a permitted use in the Town and any regulations promulgated by the State Cannabis Control
Commission are expected to provide guidance to the Town in regulating recreational marijuana,
including Recreational Marijuana Establishments; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of recreational marijuana raises novel and complex legal, planning,
and public safety issues and the Town needs time to study and consider the regulation of
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to
address the potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning
process to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and other uses related to the regulation of recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, it is in the Town's best interest to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land
and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments so as to allow the Town
sufficient time to engage in a planning process to address the effects of such structures and uses
in the Town and to enact ordinances in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals
and objectives; and
WHEREAS, TOR-2017-1- "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180 OF THE CODE
OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS" was sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen and Councilor
Richard M. Themux and placed on the City Council agenda on January 17, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 6, 2017 with 10 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, voted
to withdraw TOR-2017--1; and
WHEREAS, it still remains in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to adopt a temporary
moratorium on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana
Establishments.
NOW THEREFORE, The Agawam City Council hereby resolves, ordains and amends and
enacts the following amendments to the Code of the Town of Agawam:
"Article XX—Recreational Marijuana Establishments"
§IW147 (A) DEFINITION
"Recreational Marijuana Establishment" shall mean a use operated by an entity licensed by
the Cannabis Control Commission, and pursuant to all other applicable state laws and
regulations, that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related
products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), packages, delivers, obtains,
manufactures, purchases, transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers
marijuana, products containing marijuana, or related supplies for non -medical, or recreational
use.,'
§190-147 (B) TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, the Town hereby
adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures as a Recreational Marijuana
Establishment. The moratorium shall be in effect until July 1, 2018. During the moratorium
period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of
recreational marijuana in the Town, consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations
regarding Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related uses, and consider adopting new Zoning
Ordinances to address the impact and operation of Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related
uses.
§180-147(C) RELATION TO REGISTERED MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND OFF -
SITE MEDICAL, MARIJUANA, DISPETSSABJES
This section shall not be construed to affect the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to
Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, also known as "Medical Marijuana Facilities" as defined in
Article XVIII § 1SO- 123 - § 180-26
Dated this day of , 2017.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
James P. Cichetti, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Patrick M. Toney, City Sohdto
IF
Richard A Cohen
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Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
mayortbagawam.ma.us
Mayor Tel: 413-796-4520
Fax: 413-7$6 M7
Memo to full Council
Subject: Recreational Marijuana Moratorium
Attached please find TOR 2017-9, an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on recreational
marijuana establishments (-RME's-). Since the Council's withdrawal on February 6, 2017 of TOR-2017-1
which sought to impose a temporary moratorium, there has been no action on the issue. I am growing
increasingly concerned that the longer this matter goes by without action, the greater the Town's
exposure will be to not have the proper time and preparation to manage such a development upon the
issuance of State Regulations.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association in a recent bulletin strongly recommends that municipalities
pass a temporary moratorium. Further, the Legislature continues to deliberate on the taxation rate for
RME's and, more especially for the Town's planning, what control a municipality will have on where
RME's may be established. The Legislature Intends to take action soon.
I applaud your work on the medical marijuana ordinance, The Town has been well prepared to handle
any proposal for such a facility. And the Council passed a temporary moratorium on that issue. With the
subject matter being very similar, and the Town's awkward position being the same on waiting for State
Legislative and Regulatory action, I once again ask you to pass a temporary moratorium. Further delay
of a moratorium jeopardizes the Town's ability to properly plan a course of action on how to handle
RME's.
As an aside, i further urge the Council to establish a commercial solar ordinance. My administration
continues to receive inquiries on possible developments throughout Town on a regular basis. The
Proposals are large in scope and may potentially seriously impact neighborhoods. There has been no
action by the Council since its defeat of TOR•2017-3 which proposed regulating commercial solar
developments.
In order to provide predictability to the residents in Town and to any Potential developers';ihe epuncil
needs to make clear what its legislative intent is on commercial solar projects in order to *tecdhe
Town and the residents.
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March 24, 2017
Question 4 resolved the matter of whether recreational marijuana would be legalized in
Massachusetts, but it will take years to iron out the legal questions that arise from last
November's complex ballot initiative.
This was the consensus of a panel of state and local officials gathered for a forum on the
topic sponsored by the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association and the MMA on
March 10 in Worcester.
The panelists urged local officials to examine their zoning bylaws and act quickly to
ensure that any commercial marijuana activity is conducted in a manner that is acceptable
to the city or town.
"I think communities need to deal with this now," said Margaret Hurley, chief of the unit in
the Attorney General's Office that reviews and approves town bylaws. "I know it's difficult,
but I think during 2017 is the time to deal with it."
Any legislative adjustments to the law are likely months away, and initial regulations
governing implementation of the law are a year away. But communities are advised not to
wit for these developments before they prepare for the new form of commerce within
their borders.
"The application process opens on April 'l, 2018, and at that point, if you don't have a
bylaw or an ordinance in place for a moratorium) ... and you get notice from the [state)
that there's an application for your community, you don't have a basis to say, `There's a
conflict here with a local ordinance or bylaw.'"
So far, five communities have approved moratoriums to give themselves more time to
study the local implications of the law, and one community — Westborough — has taken
action to ban commercial marijuana establishM%nLs 131, Another 70 communities are putting
a moratorium before their spring town meeting or an upcoming city council meeting, or
they are putting an outright ban on their election ballot, according to the MMA's tracking of
local measures.
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The law allows for the following three restrictions on commercial marijuana
establishments:
Prohibiting the operation of one or more types of commercial marijuana businesses
(though possession and home growth would still be allowed)
• Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to 20 percent of the number of liquor
store permits in the community
Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to fewer than the number of registered
medical marijuana facilities in the community
To adopt any of these restrictions, the law requires that a city or town must "adopt an
ordinance or by-law by a vote of the voters of that city or town." Typically, in a city an
ordinance is adopted by a city council or board of aldermen, and in a town a bylaw is
adopted by town meeting, but would either be considered Qa vote of the voters"? Panelists
recommended following the lead of Westborough"s "belt and suspenders" approach,
where the town ran its prohibition through the ballot as well as town meeting in order to
minimize the risk of being challenged in court.
The 20 percent threshold is considered problematic as well — What is 20 percent of
seven? One? Two? -- but panelists expressed hope that this will be clarified in the
forthcoming regulations.
Aside from these three options, communities may regulate the "time, place and manner" of
commercial marijuana operations through bylaws and ordinances, but such regulations
may not be "unreasonably impracticable." Essentially, this means that the rules cannot be
so restrictive as to interfere with the viability of the business.
Communities that allow commercial marijuana activities cannot prohibit the delivery of
marijuana products. Medical marijuana facilities cannot be prohibited from also operating
a commercial marijuana business. And commercial marijuana facilities cannot be
prohibited from operating in a zoning district that currently allows medical marijuana
facilities.
The law allows for a local -option sales tax of up to 2 percent on commercial marijuana
sales, and attorney Brandon Moss, who serves as town counsel in Bedford, Mendon and
Scituate, reminded attendees that the local revenue component is not automatic, so
communities should adopt it soon if they will be allowing marijuana businesses.
New regulatory structure
Two attorneys from the Office of the State Treasurer acknowledged the steep climb ahead
for their office, which is charged with establishing and appointing the three -member
Cannabis Control Commission, which in turn will develop the state regulations to
implement the law and issue licenses to businesses. The final regulations are due by July
1, 2018.
We have to build a brand new agency that does not exist today," said Shawn Collins, an
assistant treasurer and director of policy and legislative affairs. "There are no available
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resources to this commission..., There are no license fees that have been charged, there
are no taxes that have been levied."
Regarding the development of regulations, Collins said, "We want to be very public about
that process."
Collins and his colleague Sarah Kim, deputy treasurer and general counsel, pointed out
that other states that have legalized commercial marijuana put it under liquor or gambling
mechanisms, rather than the treasurer's office. And medical marijuana, legalized here in
2012, falls under the Department of Public Health, which will not be the oversight agency
for the commercial industry.
Kim and Collins listed a number of challenges on the horizon, such as developing a
system and acquiring the technology to track marijuana inventories and to test products,
including "edibles," to ensure that they're safe for consumers, a role typically entrusted to
federal agencies.
They said other states that have legalized marijuana report public safety issues such as
fires and explosions due to the use of butane to extract THC from marijuana plants or the
large amount of additional power needed for grow lights and climate control. The disposal
of large amounts of marijuana — seized from the black market or when a grower exceeds
the limits of the law -- presents a challenge for law enforcement.
"This industry is going to touch all aspects of state and local government," Kim said,
Bylaws and moratoriums
Hurley said her three -person office has been busy reviewing town bylaws related to the
emerging Industry, checking them for any conflicts with state law, including the
recreational marijuana law itself. Her office also reviews for conflicts with federal law, with
the exception of the federal classification of marijuana as a Class I illegal substance.
"The language of this ballot question is not clear itself," Hurley said. "So, for us to find a
clear conflict with unclear text, that gives you, I hope, a sense of how we're looking at it.
"Vlle have a ballot question that was inartfully drawn at best, by folks who don't understand
municipal workings.,,
She said her office is "happy to share any knowledge we've accumulated through our
bylaw review process.,,
On the topic or moratoriums, her office has approved of the concept for a "reasonable"
and limited time period. She added that it would be up to the courts to determine what is
reasonable, but suggested that "anything that goes beyond 2018 would put the community
at risk for a challenge."
Hurley advised local officials to make their concerns about the law known to the members
of the Legislature's special joint committee that will be evaluating the scores of bills that
have been filed to address concerns with the language of the initiative petition.
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All the panelists pointed out that the new marijuana law offers ample opportunities for
cities and towns to take actions that could be challenged in court. They urged local
officials to proceed with caution and work closely with municipal counsel.
Local officials can find continually updated information on this issue at www.mma.ora t4j as
well as www.mass. Oreasu /marijuana [5],
www. o on ovlde a nts/311 /marijuana -le alit on rid-cit-boston p1, and
www.cm c.or /recre tionalmari'uana m.
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Pamela Kerr
From: Mayor Richard Cohen
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:10 PM
To: Pamela Kerr
Subject: FW: SolarOrdinance and Recreational Marijuana Moratorium
Importance: High
From: Mayor Richard Cohen
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:37 AM
To: James Cichetti
Cc: All —City Councilors; Marc Strange; Stephen Buoniconti; Patrick Toney; mballway@turley.corn
Subject: SolarOrdinance and Recreational Marijuana Moratorium
Importance: High
Council President,
As you should be aware, I have inquired numerous times as to the Council's inaction on two extremely time sensitive
issues. I have dire concerns that a Solar Ordinance and a Recreational Marijuana Moratorium have yet to be
implemented. Both the Ordinance and Moratorium were presented to the council for adoption in February! Time,
money and significant effort have gone into providing the council with both the Ordinance and Moratorium to no
avail. Both could have been adopted "as is" or with amendments and both would have provided our Town with the
necessary protections in these areas.
Our Town residents voted against Recreational Marijuana and their vote should be honored. You have neglected to
utilize your position as Council President to act on these issues that apparently are not important to you. The failure to
act on these relevant issues and the Marijuana legislation to soon be signed by the Governor will leave Agawam
residents exposed for someone to open a Recreational "pot" shop against their wishes due to your procrastination. You
have discussed these issues od nauseam, held meetings and workshops, and still, idleness exists in adopting important
protections for our community. Instead of using your leadership style of "passing the buck" I strongly request, on behalf
of our Residents wishes, that you, as the leader of the Legislative Branch of Agawam's Government immediately work to
ensure the wishes of our residents and not leave Agawam open to future unwanted burdens. I immediately forwarded,
to you and the council, the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Attorney General's strong recommendation to put
a Recreational Marijuana Moratorium in place. Numerous surrounding communities have acted on this sound advice as
they have taken the matter seriously. It is evident from your lack of motivation regarding these issues that you do not
take them seriously. Immediate action on these matters is vital.
Thank you
Richard A Cohen, Mayor
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
413-786-0400 Ext. 8200
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Amanda Boissonneault
From: Stephen Buoniconti
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 3.52 PM
To: Amanda Boissonneault
Subject: Mayoral ability to file zoning ordinance
Chapter A184: Council Rules and Regulations
§ A184-15 Rule 15. Filing deadline.
http://ecode360.com/6568550
Amanda- Agawam Code Chapter A184-15 Filing deadline states "Any orders, resolutions, and ordinances
shall reflect their origin and may be sponsored by the Mayor or by any member of the City Council".
MGL 40A section 5 states that initiation of a zoning petition may be by various entities ..."or by other methods
provided by municipal charter."
Construed together, it is my legal opinion that the Mayor has the authority to initiate a zoning petition to the
Council. It is important to note that A184-15 is the only section where it specifies who has the authority to
initiate an order, resolution or ordinance and it does not restrict what type of ordinance can be sponsored. With
that broad language, the statutory intent appears to allow the Mayor or City Councilor wide authority as to what
can be filed and what the subject matter is.
The petition is still subject to all public hearing requirements and timelines under 40A Section 5.
Steve
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1801
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
MEMO
TO: Building Inspector
Town Solicitor
Engineering/DPW
Safety Officer
Fire Department
Health Department
Conservation Commission
Board of Appeals
School Committee
Assessors
FROM: Planning Board
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Amendment — Temporary Moratorium on Recreational
Marijuana Establishments — Mayor Cohen
DATE: July 17, 2017
The Planning Board has received, from the City Council, the attached proposed Zoning
Amendment by Mayor Cohen on a Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana
Establishments. The Planning Board will be holding a public hearing on this proposal on August
3, 2017. Please provide any comments you may have prior to the hearing.
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TOR-2017-9
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF
AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
ESTABLISHMENTS
(Sponsored by Mayer Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS, by vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved an initiative petition for a law relative to the regulation and taxation of
recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the passage of the State ballot initiative provided that it be effective on December
15, 2016 and the state Cannabis Control Commission was required to issue regulations regarding
implementation no later than September 15, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature on December 28, 2016 enacted legislation that would delay the
above dates with the Cannabis Control Commission required to issue regulations by July 1,
2018; and
WHEREAS, currently under the Zoning Ordinance, a Recreational Marijuana Establishment is
not a permitted use in the Town and any regulations promulgated by the State Cannabis Control
Commission are expected to provide guidance to the Town in regulating recreational marijuana,
including Recreational Marijuana Establishments; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of recreational marijuana raises novel and complex legal, planning,
and public safety issues and the Town needs time to study and consider the regulation of
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to
address the potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning
process to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding regulation of Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and other uses related to the regulation of recreational marijuana; and
WHEREAS, it is in the Town's best interest to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land
and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments so as to allow the Town
sufficient time to engage in a planning process to address the effects of such structures and uses
in the Town and to enact ordinances in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals
and objectives; and
WHEREAS, TOR-2017-1- "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180 OF THE CODE
OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM-TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS" was sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen and Councilor
Richard M. Theroux and placed on the City Council agenda on January 17, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 6, 2017 with 10 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, voted
to withdraw TOR-2017-1; and
WHEREAS, it still remains in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to adopt a temporary
moratorium on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana
Establishments.
NOW THEREFORE, The Agawam City Council hereby resolves, ordains and amends and
enacts the following amendments to the Code of the Town of Agawam:
"Article XX Recreational Marijuana Establishments"
§180-147 (A) DEFINITION
"Recreational Marijuana Establishment" shall mean a use operated by an entity licensed by
the Cannabis Control Commission, and pursuant to all other applicable state laws and
regulations, that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related
products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), packages, delivers, obtains,
manufactures, purchases, transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers
marijuana, products containing marijuana, or related supplies for non -medical, or recreational
use.
§180-147 (B) TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, the Town hereby
adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures as a Recreational Marijuana
Establishment. The moratorium shall be in effect until July 1, 2018. During the moratorium
period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of
recreational marijuana in the Town, consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations
regarding Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related uses, and consider adopting new Zoning
Ordinances to address the impact and operation of Recreational Marijuana Facilities and related
uses.
§180-147(C) RELATION TO REGISTERED MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND OFF -
SITE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
This section shall not be construed to affect the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to
Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, also known as "Medical Marijuana Facilities" as defined in
Article XVIII §180-123 - §180-2b
Dated this clay of , 2017.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL '�•
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James P. Cichetti, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Patrick M. Toney, City 5olicito
Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
mayor@agawam.ma.us
Richard A Cohen
Tel: 41.3-786-4520
Mayor Fax: 413-796.9927
Memo to full Council
Subject: Recreational Marijuana Moratorium
Attached please find TOR 2017-9, an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on recreational
marijuana establishments ("RME's"). Since the Council's withdrawal on February 6, 2017 of TOR-2017-1
which sought to impose a temporary moratorium, there has been no action on the issue. I am growing
increasingly concerned that the longer this matter goes by without action, the greater the Town's
exposure will be to not have the proper time and preparation to manage such a development upon the
issuance of State Regulations.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association in a recent bulletin strongly recommends that municipalities
pass a temporary moratorium. Further, the Legislature continues to deliberate on the taxation rate for
RME's and, more especially for the Town's planning, what control a municipality will have on where
RME's may be established. The Legislature intends to take action soon.
I applaud your work on the medical marijuana ordinance. The Town has been well prepared to handle
any proposal for such a facility. And the Council passed a temporary moratorium on that issue. With the
subject matter being very similar, and the Town's awkward position being the same on waiting for State
Legislative and Regulatory action, I once again ask you to pass a temporary moratorium. Further delay
Of a moratorium jeopardizes the Town's ability to properly plan a course of action on how to handle
RME's.
As an aside, I further urge the Council to establish a commercial solar ordinance. My administration
continues to receive inquiries on possible developments throughout Town on a regular basis. The
proposals are large in scope and may potentially seriously impact neighborhoods. There has been no
action by the Council since its defeat of TOR-2017-3 which proposed regulating commercial solar
developments.
In order to provide predictability to the residents in Town, and to any potential developers -,-he auncil
needs to make clear what its legislative intent is on commercial solar projects in order to prvte(J�-he
Town and the residents.
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Question 4 resolved the matter of whether recreational marijuana would be legalized in
Massachusetts, but it will take years to iron out the legal questions that arise frog last
November's complex ballot initiative.
This was the consensus of a panel of state and local officials gathered for a forum on the
topic sponsored by the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association and the MMA on
March 10 in Worcester.
The panelists urged local officials to examine their zoning bylaws and act quickly to
ensure that any commercial marijuana activity is conducted in a manner that is acceptable
to the city or town.
"I think communities need to deal with this now," said Margaret Hurley, chief of the unit in
the Attorney General's Office that reviews and approves town bylaws. "I know it's difficult,
but I think during 2017 is the time to deal with it."
Any legislative adjustments to the law are likely months away, and initial regulations
governing implementation of the law are a year away. But communities are advised not to
wait for these developments before they prepare for the new form of commerce within
their borders.
"The application process opens on April 1, 2018, and at that point, if you don't have a
bylaw or an ordinance in place [or a moratorium] ... and you get notice from the [state]
that there's an application for your community, you don't have a basis to stay, 'There's a
conflict here with a local ordinance or bylaw."'
So far, five communities have approved moratoriums to give themselves more time to
study the local implications of the law, and one community — Westborough — has taken
action to bin commercial marijuana establishments jai. Another 70 communities are putting
a moratorium before their spring town meeting or an upcoming city council meeting, or
they are putting an outright ban on their election ballot, according to the MMA's tracking of
local measures.
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The law allows for the following three restrictions on commercial marijuana
establishments:
Prohibiting the operation of one or more types of commercial marijuana businesses
(though possession and home growth would still be allowed)
• Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to 20 percent of the number of liquor
store permits in the community
Limiting the number of marijuana establishments to fewer than the number of registered
medical marijuana facilities in the community
To adopt any of these restrictions, the law requires that a city or town must "adopt an
ordinance or by-law by a vote of the voters of that city or town_" Typically, in a city an
ordinance is adopted by a city council or board of aldermen, and in a town a bylaw is
adopted by town meeting, but would either be considered "a vote of the voters"? Panelists
recommended following the lead of Westborough's "belt and suspenders' approach,
where the town ran its prohibition through the ballot as well as town meeting in order to
minimize the risk of being challenged in court.
The 20 percent threshold is considered problematic as well — What is 20 percent of
seven? One? Two? -- but panelists expressed hope that this will be clarified in the
forthcoming regulations.
Aside from these three options, communities may regulate the "time, place and manner of
commercial marijuana operations through bylaws and ordinances, but such regulations
may not be "unreasonably impracticable." Essentially, this means that the rules cannot be
so restrictive as to interfere with the viability of the business.
Communities that allow commercial marijuana activities cannot prohibit the delivery of
marijuana products_ Medical marijuana facilities cannot be prohibited from also operating
a commercial marijuana business. And commercial marijuana facilities cannot be
prohibited from operating in a zoning district that currently allows medical marijuana
facilities.
The law allows for a local -option sales tax of up to 2 percent on commercial marijuana
sales, and attorney Brandon Moss, who serves as town counsel in Bedford, Mendon and
Scituate, reminded attendees that the local revenue component is not automatic, so
communities should adopt it soon if they will be allowing marijuana businesses.
New regulatory structure
Two attorneys from the Office of the State Treasurer acknowledged the steep climb ahead
for their office, which is charged with establishing and appointing the three -member
Cannabis Control Commission, which in turn will develop the state regulations to
implement the law and issue licenses to businesses. The final regulations are due by July
1, 2018,
"We have to build a brand new agency that does not exist today," said Shawn Collins, an
assistant treasurer and director of policy and legislative affairs. "There are no available
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resources to this commission.... There are no license fees that have been charged, there
are no taxes that have been levied."
Regarding the development of regulations, Collins said, We want to be very public about
that process."
Collins and his colleague Sarah Kim, deputy treasurer and general counsel, pointed out
that other states that have legalized commercial marijuana put it under liquor or gambling
mechanisms, rather than the treasurer's office. And medical marijuana, legalized here in
2012, falls under the Department of Public Health, which will not be the oversight agency
for the commercial industry.
Kim and Collins listed a number of challenges on the horizon, such as developing a
system and acquiring the technology to track marijuana inventories and to test products,
including "edibles," to ensure that they're safe for consumers, a role typically entrusted to
federal agencies.
They said other states that have legalized marijuana report public safety issues such as
fires and explosions due to the use of butane to extract THC from marijuana plants or the
large amount of additional power needed for grow lights and climate control. The disposal
of large amounts of marijuana -- seized from the black market or when a grower exceeds
the limits of the law — presents a challenge for law enforcement.
"This industry is going to touch all aspects of state and local government," Kim said.
Bylaws and moratoriums
Hurley said her three -person office has been busy reviewing town bylaws related to the
emerging industry, checking them for any conflicts with state law, including the
recreational marijuana law itself. Her office also reviews for conflicts with federal law, with
the exception of the federal classification of marijuana as a Class I illegal substance.
"The language of this ballot question is not clear itself," Hurley said. "So, for us to find a
clear conflict with unclear text, that gives you, I hope, a sense of how we're looking at it.
"We have a ballot question that was inartfully drawn at best, by folks who don't understand
municipal workings."
She said her office is "happy to share any knowledge we've accumulated through our
bylaw review process."
On the topic or moratoriums, her office has approved of the concept for a "reasonable"
and limited time period. She added that it would be up to the courts to determine what is
reasonable, but suggested that "anything that goes beyond 2018 would put the community
at risk for a challenge."
Hurley advised local officials to make their concerns about the law known to the members
of the Legislature's special joint committee that will be evaluating the scores of bills that
have been filed to address concerns with the language of the initiative petition.
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All the panelists pointed out that the new marijuana law offers ample opportunities for
cities and towns to take actions that could be challenged in court. They urged local
officials to proceed with caution and work closely with municipal counsel.
Local officials can find continually updated information on this issue at www.mma.or ii as
well as www.mass_ v/treasu /marijuana is),
www.boston,gov/deogdMnts/31 I/marijuana-lealit ion- nd-ci -boston is], and
www.cmr c.o[glrecreationalm riivana m.
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 6:30 PM
in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing
will be to hear the petition of Mayor Richard A. Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment for a
Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments. A copy of the proposal can
be obtained from the Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4.30 PM in
the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT James P. Cichetti COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Mineo
COUNCILORS
George Bitzas - Cecilia P. Calabrese - Paul C. Cavallo - Christopher C. Johnson - Gina M. Leteil ier -
Donaid 44, Rheault ..- Robert E. Rossi-.4nihony R Suffriti - Richard Yl. Theroux
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT — Barbara A. Bard
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July 11, 2017
Agawam Planning Board
Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, M.A. 01001
Re: TOR-2017-q
Dear Members of the Agawam Planning Board:
The Agawam City Council has re -referred the following item back to the planning Board
for their recoinmendation and public hearing:
PH-2017-8 (TOR-2017-9) - An Ordinance to amend Chapter 180 of the
Code of the Town of Agawam — Temporary Moratorium on recreational
marijuana establishments (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen) (Two Readings
Required) Public Hearing Set for September 5, 2017 (Referred to Legislative
Committee)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely_
?esP. Cichetti, President
Agawam City Council
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Mayor
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Sport:
Agawam suffers first summer loss
"He loves to go swimming,
Gosselin said. "He has a lot of fun
with that,"
But Tucker was not always fun,
and he was not always easy.
Gosselin picked up horse -rid-
ing at age 14 after growing up
near them and hearing stories
about her father who rode horses.
She began riding with her friend
and eventually took formal les-
sons.
She met Tucker in 2010
when he came to Austin Farm in
Belchertown.
"He was just one of the hors-
es that had come into the farm,
she said. "We did not know a lot
about him, but he was nervous
and could be very difficult'
Gosselin took a liking to Tuck-
er and eventually purchased him.
She was determined to bring his
good personality out and turn
him back into a happy horse.
It was not always easy.
"I did make a lot of mistakes,
said Gosselin. "I would some-
times push him too hard or too
long."
But she did not give up and af-
ter a few years of consistent train-
ing between college classes and
work, she was able to begin bring-
ing hum to shows, and expanding
the different tricks he can per-
form in the ring.
"Kids can be near him now and
I'm not nervous," she said. "I am
really proud of the horse that he
has become. He is a mellow, hap-
py horse now"
She said Tucker jump four feet
and trail ride very well. She is now
training him for dressage, another
style of riding, and the sky is the
limit for the 10-year-old horse.
Gosselin and Tucker took time
to develop their relationship. Sa-
brina Obrenski, who operates
Lower Maple Crest, says Tucker is
a brand new horse thanks to Gos-
selir s work. She said a lot of peo-
ple assume they known everything
about -training a horse.
You have to be willing to try
new ideas and be open to learn-
ing from the horse, itself," said
Obrenski.
There are horse farms through-
out Western Massachusetts.
Several of them provide either
instruction for young riders or
boarding services. Farmers have
experienced hundreds of horses
over the courses of their careers.
Roger Slobody of West Brook-
field, operates Sawmill River
Farm. He said taking a horse who
has been either abused or ne-
glected requires a lot of patience.
He also said the small details mat-
ter.
"1t depends on the breed, and
the history and the environment,
said Slobody. "Working with a
horse like that is not for every-
body. Horses have all different
personalities, just like people,
Matthew Domnarski, who
runs Domnarski Farm in Ware,
believes in patience and consis-
tency. He believes horses that
have had difficult pasts are all in-
dividual cases.
"'They are not dogs, be said.
"But they require interaction and
training consistently. They need
a lot of your time and dedica-
tion. Some people take on more
than they can commit to when it
comes to horses like that
And of course, knowledge. is
power. knowing as much about
the horses past is always good.
That information can be valuable
when approaching changes to
their behavior. Gosselin says she
can tell by Tucker's body language
when he no longer wants to train
or is unhappy.
But Gosselin did not always
know that about him because
Tucker came with very little back-
ground.
In those cases, Heather Wil-
son, a long-time rider from
Building a relationship is also key. Years aster they met, Tucker now follows
Gosselin without the need of a rope sometimes. PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELU
Tolland who has trained new rid-
ers in Southwick, says you should
take it slow.
"Take the time to get to known
the horse, said Wilson. "Have
them immediately checked out by
a vet. Read their body language,
and work from the ground up
step-by-step."
A calm, patient environment is needed to help temper horses who may have
been abused or neglected.
Polish American
Citizens Club to h{
annual golf outing
LUDLOW - The Polish Amer-
ican Citizens' Club of Ludlow
will hold its annual golf outing
Sunday, Aug. 27 at Westover Golf
Club.
This will be a scramble format
with a 12 p.m. shotgun start.
This golf tournament is open
to the public and women are en-
couraged to play. The cost of this
event is $90 per person, which
includes golf, cart, dinner and re-
freshments back at the club. Hole
in one contests are also included.
Your chance to win $5000, golf
clubs, Bose Wave Radio, or $500
cash card.
Proceeds from this event are
used for our youth scholarships.
Sign up sheets are available
at the club located at 355 East St.
Deadline for signups is Aug.14.
For more information you may
contact the club at 413-583-6385
or John Diotalevi at 413-433-1901.
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ERRORS: Each adverds-
er is requested to check
their advertisement the
first time it appears.
This paper will ,not be
responsible. for more
than one corrected in-
sertion, nor will be li-
able for any error in
an advertisement to a
greater extent than the
cost of the space occu-
pied by the item in the
advertisement.
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Out & About
OUR CALENDAR SECTION iss intended to promote free
events, or those that directlyatfecta votunteer-driven or-
ganization. Paid events that are not deemed benefits do
notqualrfy. hba charlbble errerrts that charge the public
for profit are not allowed as we consider that paid adver-
fising. The deadline to submit calendar items is Monday
at noon. Send to the Agawam Advertiser News at aan@
tuf ley. com, fax to 413- 786 -845 7, or mail to Turley Pub-
lications, 380 Union St, West Springfield, W 010W
We usually pnht at least one week prior to an event
Tore listmgsslmuld be brief with only fine, date, &abon,
acb'vity explanation and contact information.
Friday, July 28
ANNUAL BEER TASTING AND BARBECUE from 6 to 9
p.m. at Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main St.,
Agawam. Proceeds to go directly to the maintenance
and preservation of the historic former stage coach tav-
ern. Tickets, $25 each, available at McCarthy's Liquors,
430 Main St., Agawam. Must be 21 to attend with valid
ID.
Satsday, July 29
THE NEW ENGLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTNAL at the
Big E fairgrounds,1305 Memorial Ave,, West Springfiotd
today from noon to. 9 p.m., tomorrow from noon to 6
p.m. Admission is $5; under 6, free. For times,
Wednesday, Aug. 9
THE ELM-BELCHER MASONIC LODGE, 53 RivaSt.,
Agawam offers an all -you -can -eat spaghetli supper at
a cost of $8 for adults, $4 for children: The public is
welcome.
Friday, Aug. I I
THE EAST COAST GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW
today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Better Living Center on the grounds
of the Big E,1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. $8
admission; free for children under 13 accompanied by
an adult; parking, $5 per day.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
`QUABBIN: THEN AND NOW" at 6:30 p.m. at the
NCCHP Museum, 42 Water St.; Granville by longtime
Ouabbin educator and photographer Dale Monette. Free
admission. For more information, visit www.ncchp.org
or call 413-357-6321.
Sunday, Sept 17
HOLY TRINITY PARISH OF WESTFIELD FALL FESTNAL
noon to 5 p.m. at Pilsudski Park, 200 Old County Road,
Holyoke. Admission and parking are free. Rain .or shine.
Leaals
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Hampden Probate and
Family Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Docket No. iHD13PO943PM
In the matter of:
Ronald J Fecowicz
Of: Agawam, MA
Protected Person/
Disabled Person/.
Respondent
CITATION GIVING
NOTICE OF
CONSERVATOR'S
ACCOUNT
To the named Respon-
dent and all other interested
persons, you are hereby noti-
fied pursuant to Rule 72 of
the Supplemental Rules of
the Probate & Fanuly Court,
that the Second and Final
account(s) of Richard J
Fecowicz of Ann Arbor, MI
as Conservator of the prop-
erty of said Respondent has
or have been presented to the
Court for allowance.
You have the right to
object to the account(s).
If you wish to do so, you
or your attorney must file
a written appearance and
objection at this court on
or before 10:00 'a.m. on the
return date of 08/1612017.
This day is NOT a hearing
date, but a deadline date by
which you have to object to
the account(s). If you fail to
file the written appearance
and objection by the return
date, action may be taken in
this matter without further
notice to you, including the
allowance of the account(s).
Additionally, within tbir-
ty days after said return day
ONGOING
OPEN HOUSE TOURS at the StorroMon Village Mu-
seum on the grounds of the Big E,1305 Memorial Ave.,
West SpringfieldTuesdays through Saturdays from June
20 to Aug. 25. Adults, $7; children under 6, free.
THE SUFFIELD FARMERS MARKET is held, rain or
shine, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon on the south
Town Green in the center of town now through Colum-
bus Day weekend. Most participating farms participate
in the WIG program and some vendors are now SNAP
certified. For more information, visit www.suffieldfarm-
ersmarket.com or contact Ellie Binns at 860-668-2781
or 860-668-3648.
ADULT DROP -IN SIT & KNIT meets at the Agawam
Public library at 750 Cooper St. Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.
Bring your sticks and join other knitters for creative fime.
No registration is required.
GRANDPARENT'S PLAYGROUP Wednesdays, 9:30
a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. David's Church, 699 Springfield
St., Feeding Hills. This free infant.and toddler playgroup
features music and movement, fostering children's in-
teractions and sharing skills. Open to all grandparents
and their grandchildren. Follows school schedule.
MOM 2 MOM takes place the second Tuesday of
every. month .October through June, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
at Agawam, Congregational Church, 745 Main St. A
round -table discussion hosted by a local "veteran" mom,
this is a great way to have further conversation on recent
cafe themes and parent education events, celebrate
parenting and receive encouragement for the trials.
THE WESTFIELD WOMAN'S CLUB's clubhouse is
available for rentals for wedding receptions, bridal show-
ers, baby showers, graduation celebrations, and birthday
and anniversary parties by the hour or the day. For more
information, tali Lilian at 413-568-2916,
THE AGAWAM ST. PATRICK COMMITTEE meets the
third Wednesday of each month. September through
June, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level classroom at St.
John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St., Agawam. For
information on haw to join, call Vera Conway at 413-
786-3247 or email Rosemary Sandlin at rosemarysan-
dlinfgmail.com
AGAWAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 459 Mill
St., Agawam, offers `Crochet Club' the first and third
Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This club is
(or within such other time as
the Court upon motion may
order), you must file a writ-
ten affidavit of objections
stating the specific facts and
grounds .upon which each
objection is based and a copy
shall be served upon the
Conservator pursuant to Rule
3 of the.Supplemental Rules
of the Probate & Family
Court.
You have the right to send
to the Conservator, by regis-
tered -or certified mail, a writ-
ten request to receive a copy
of the account(s) at no cost
to you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this pro-
ceeding may limit or COm-
p)etely take away the above -
named person's right to make
decisions about personal
affairs or financial affairs or
both. The above -named per-
son has the right to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make
this request on behalf of the
above -named person. If the
above -named person cannot
afford a lawyer, one may be
appointed at. State expense.
WITNESS, Iron.
Barbara M Hyland, First
Justice of this Court.
Date: July 19, 2017
Suzanne T. Seguin
Register of Probate
07/27/17
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Hampden Probate and
Famiily Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Docket No. HD13PO943PM
In the matter of:.
Ronald J Fecowiez
Of: Agawam, MA
Protected Person/
Disabled Person/
Respondent
CITATION GIVING
NOTICE OF
CONSERVATOR'S
ACCOUNT
To the named Rbspon-
dent and all other interested
persons, you are hereby noti-
fied pursuant to Rule 72 of
the Supplemental Rules of
the Probate & Family Court,
that the Second and Final
account(s) of Richard J
Fecowiez of Ann Arbor, MI
as Conservator of the prop-
erty of said Respondent has
or have been presented to the
Court for allowance.
You have the right to
object to the account(s).
If you wish to do so, you
or your attorney roust file
a written appearance and
objection at this court on
or before 10:00 a.m. on the
return date of 08/16/2017..
This day is NOT a hearing
date, but a deadline date by
which you have to object to
the accouut(s). If you fail to
file the written appearance
and objection by the return
date, action may be taken in
this matter without further
notice to you,- including the
allowance of the account(s).
Additionally, within thir-
ty days after said return day
(or within such other time as
the Court upon motion may
order), you must file a writ-
ten affidavit of objections
stating the specific facts and
grounds upon which each
objection is based and a copy
shall be served upon the
Conservator pursuant to Rule
3 of the Supplemental Rules
Agawam SE
Lunch Mend
Monday, July 31: Hamburg and gravy over mashed
potatoes, green beans, fresh cantaloupe.
Tuesday, Aug. 1: Chicken a la king, brown rice,,
mixed vegetables, bir"y cake.
Wednesday, Aug. 2., Roast pork, apple cranberry
stuffing, roasted potatoes, applesauce, mixed
fruit.
Thursday, Aug. 3: Shepherd's pie, broccoli salad,
peaches.
Frddax Aug. 4: Breaded crust baked fish, scalloped
potatoes, mixed vegetables, pudding.
Calendar of Everts
Monday, July 31:8 a.m., wMghl training, 8:15 a.m-,
yoga; 9:30 a.m., SNAP benefit seminar (garden
room), line dancing; 11:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga; 1
p.m., writing group, Bingo; 5:30 p.m., Zumba.
Tuesday, Aug. 1: 9 a.m., summer exercise class;
open to all needle -workers, including.crocheters, knit-
ters, quitters, and embroiderers; For more information,
call 413-786-7991.
A BREAST CANCER AND MASTECTOMY SUPPORT
GROUP meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6
to 7:15 p.m. at 2 South Bridge Drive, Suite 113, Agawam.
Registration is required by calling 413-789-0200 or on -
Me at www.survivorjourr"s.org
AN ALL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the first
Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sacred heart
Parish Center,1061 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Regis-
tration is required by calling 413-789-0200 or online at
www.survivorpumeys.org.
.nior Center
9:30 a,m., shuffleboard at St. John's Field; 10
a.m., chair exercise; noon, ladies only billlards;
12:30 p.m., movie rAmerican Graffiti'), mah
jongg; 1 p.m., Mexican Train Game; 4:3D p.m.,
yoga; 6 p.m., beginner line dance.
Wednesday, Aug. 2: B a.m., weight training; 8:15
a.m., yoga; 9:30, a.m., Ear Masters free hear-
ing exam; 9:45 a.m., Gentle Yoga; 12:30 p.m.,
bridge; 1 p.m., ballroom lessons, Scrabble;1:30
p.m., Golden Agers Chapter 2 meeting; 5:30
p.m., Zumba Gold.
Thursday, Aug. 3: 9 a.m., summer exercise class;
9:30 a.m., quilting; 10 a,m., line dartcing;10:30
a.m., Reiksi available ($10); 1,2:30 p.m,, bridge; 1
p.m., pitch,.Mexican Train Game; 2 p.m., Melody
Band practice; 6:30 p.m., pitch.
Friday, Aug. 4: 6 a.m:, yoga; 9:15 a.m., Let's Paint;
now. canasta; 1 p.m., pitch, cribbage; 6.30
p.m., line dance class.
A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets the sec-
ond Wednesday of each month at Heritage Woods As-
sisted Facility, 462 Main St., Agawam. Registration is
required by calling 413-789-0200 or online at www.
survivoriourneys.org.
YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR CAMPER maybe worth more
as a donation than a trade-in. Call the Massachusetts
Association for the Blind at 8$8-613-2771 for more
information. Towing is free. All donations are tax deduct-
ible.
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of the Probate & Family
Court.
You have the right to send
to the Conservator, by regis-
tered or certified mail, a writ-
ten request to receive a copy
of the account(s) at no cost
to you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this pro-
ceeding may limit or com-
pletely take away the above-
natned person's right to make
decisions about personal
affairs or financial affairs or
both. The above -named per-
son has the rigbt to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make
this request on behalf of the
above -named person. If the
above -named person cannot
afford a lawyer, one may be
appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon.
Barbara M Hyland, First
Justice of this Court.
Date: July 19, 20J7
Suzanne T. Seguin
Register of Probate
07/27/17
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning
Board. will hold a pub
lit hearing on Thursday,
August 3, 201.7 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public
Library, 750 Cooper Street,
Agawam, MA. The purpose
of this hearing will be to
hear the petition of Mayor
Richard A. Cohen an a pro-
posed Zoning Amendment
for a Temporary Moratorium
on Recreational Marijuana
Establishments. A copy of
the proposal can be obtained
from the Agawam Planning
Office between the hours of
8:30 AM and 4.30 PM in the
Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main
Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos,
Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
07120,-07127/17
PUBLIC NOTICE
On Wednesday, August
2, 2017, SOLitude Lake
Management will he con-
ducting an aquatic plant
rnanagerneni program at
Silver Lake in Agawam,
Massachusetts.
The use of the lake's
water will be restricted as
follows:
Swimming, fishing and
boating until completion of
the treatment on August 2,
2017
Livestock watering until
August 4, 2017
Direct drinking until
August 6, 2017
Irrigation until August S,
2017
If you need additional
information, please feel free
to contact the Silver Lake
Association or SOLitude
Lake Management at (508)
885-0101.
07/27/17
-Please check
the accuracy of
your legal notice
prior to submis-
sion (i.e., date,
time, spelling).
Also, be sure
the requested
publication date
coincides With
the purpose of the
notice, or as the
law demands.
Thank you.
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PEWDIEM MAINT/ HANDYMAN
The Gardens of Wilbraham, an active
adult condo community, has an op-
portunity for a pw4em maintenance/
handyman. Must possess excellent
people sldlls and be able to pass a
background check. Intel candi-
dates should send a resume to: Project
Manager, The Gardens of Wilbraham,
2 Dodge Lane, Wilbraham, Ma. 01095.
E-mail; mei€ssadthegardensofw€Ibra-
harn.com
Fax:413-596-5320 EOE Managed by
Athena Health Care Systems
RAIN GUTTER SPECIAIJST look-
ing for gutter itistalfers. Wiling 10 train
but must be able to, work off ladders
and have carpenter skills. Driver's li-
cense required. Call 413.283.2088-
VAN POOL TRANSPORTATION -
SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS NEEDED
FOR GATEWAY REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT Ear $13-16.hr with Bo-
nuses! No Experience Needed - Paid
Training) Work M-F Day Split Shifts,
20-30 hours/ weelL Keen the van
at home! Valid Drivers License and
good driring record required! Must be
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.COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
THE TRIAL COURT
PROBATE AND FAMILY
COURT DEPARTMENT
HaOtpden Mvision
Docket No. HD16PI540PM
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Estate of
VADIM KOT
of West Springfield
in the County of Hampden,
a protected person.
NOTICE
A petition has been pre-
sented to said Court for leave
to transfer and covey at pri-
vate sale certain real estate of
said protected person, situat-
ed in Agawam.
If you desire to object
to the allowance of said
petition, you or your attor-
ney must file a written
appearance in said Court
at Springfield on or before
10:00 in the forenoon on
August 7, 2017.
WITNESS, BARBARA
M. HYLAND, ESQUIRE,
First Justice of said Court at
Springfield, the tenth of July
two thousand and seventeen.
Suzanne T. Seguin
Register of Probate & Family
- Court Dept.
07/20/17
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OFAGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning
Board will hold a pub-
lic hearing on Thursday,
August 3, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public
Library, 750 Cooper Street,
Agawam, MA. The purpose
of this hearing will be to
hear the petition of Mayor
Richard A. Cohen on a pro-
posed Zoning Amendment
for a Temporary Moratorium
on Recreational Marijuana
Establishments. A copy of
the proposal can be obtained
from the Agawam Planning
Office between the hours of
8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the
Agawam Town Hall, 36 [Main
Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF. -
Mark R. Paleologopoulos,
Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
07/20, 07/2711.7
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All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Federal
Pair Housing Ad of IM, which makes
it illegal to advertise any preference,
limitation or diwiminat€Dn based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status (number of children and
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,
age, marital status, or any brier4on to
make any such preform, limitation or
(1190wratim.
This newspaper will not knowing* accept
any advertising for real estate dtat is in
violation of the law. fur readers are hereby
htomred that all dwellings advertising did
this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination rail The Department of
Horsing and Urban Development' HUD"
toll -free at 14DO-6W9777. For the N.E.
arsa, call HUD at 617-565-53D& The toit
free number for the hearing Impaired is
1-MO-927.927r,
FOR RENT
lar
EQUAL HORSING
OPPORTUNITY
ALL REAL ESTATE advertised
herein is subject to the Federal Fair
Housing Act, which makes it illegal to
advertise 'any.. preference, limitation,
or discrimination because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status, or national origin, or Intention to
make any such preference, limitation,
or discnminabW We will not know-
ingly accept any advertising for real
estate which is in vioiadon of the law.
All persons are hereby irdormed that
all dwellings advertised are ava€lable
on an equal opportunity basis.
SECTION 8 WELCOME Ware 1
& 2 bedroom opts. new kitchen, bath,
paint, flooring, appliances, ate. Avail-
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of property, circumstance, condition
or location. Ugly houses are OK. Fast
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STORAGE
ALLTOYM STORAGE 136 West
State Street, Grarthy has units avail-
able. 5'x10' up b 10x30' wft`t 90 ceil-
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beach. 3-Bedroom weeks ava€iaW.
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for more irdormadon.
The Cube Warriors, from Agawam Junior High School, were one of lour local teams to participate in a Rubik's Cube toumament at
Roberta Doering School recently, and wen their divtsion. Pictured are team members Eric Collins, Sam Garfield, A.K. Uporada, Katie
Gauthier, Adam Dougherty and Virginia Caney, with their coaches, Patty Btwm and Sandra Johnson. Photos of the three other teams
from Doering and AJHS were printed in the July 13 edltlon of the Agawam Advertlser Hew& suBmiTTFD PHoro
Free kids rally at Hope
Community Church
Hope Community Church will host a
free lids rally on Wednesday, July 26, from
6 to 8.30 p.m. All kids in preschool through
grade 6 are welcorne. This is a free event and
will include music, games, Bible time, and
ice cream. Participants may preregister on
the church Facebook page or email office@
hopechurchagawam.org.
The church is at 152 S. Westfield St.,
Feeding Hills.
NO=E
ERRORS: Each advertiser isrequestedto check theiradvertisement
the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for
more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any
error In an adverdwment too greater extent than the cast of the
space occupied by the item in the advertisement.
Edible gardening talk next month
The Agawam Garden Club
will present "Foodseaping;
with Charlie Nardozzi, at 6
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Nardozzi, host of the ra-
dio shows Connecticut Gar-
den Journal on VVNPR and
Vermont Garden journal
on WVPR, will share tips on
how to grow edible plants in
a yard without sacrificing its
beauty. The guest fee of $5
per person will support the
Agawam Garden Club Schol-
arship Fund.
Nardozzi has also spoken
at the Philadelphia and San
Francisco flower shows. His
easy manner and informative
style, captivates listeners,
viewers and readers alike.
Chadle Nardozzi
s
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