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Retreat from page 1 to take our schools from `good to great.'I'm proud to say that the findings from A gathering of educators
Overview." the state's Educational Quality and For her part, Czajkowski was Accountability Audit (EQA), which
pleased with the sessions. "Rediker were outstanding in several areas, con-
training involves a software program firm that we are definitely proceeding in
that allows teachers, administrators, and the right direction. But as true with all
secretaries to manage their jobs more quests, we needed a starting point. I
efficiently and effectively.This program believe for each educator that point
will allow teachers to take daily atten- began in the following manner:
dance while sitting at their computer, `One day you finally knew what
click when a child is absent, and send you wanted to do and recalled thosea
the information electronically to the special people who held your hand,
school secretary. This will save time." opened your minds, and nourished your
Czjakowski said initially, the soft- dreams. You knew in your heart what
ware will be used at the High School you wanted to become even though the
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picture ID's and when the student is doubts lingered. Determined to become
late, there will be a scanner in the office more than a face in the crowd, you
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name, date, time tardy, and a pass to teacher...'" -1 Ills- .Iunior High auditorium on Tuesday
class. "Now secretaries can do their jobs Mouse pads were distributed to the mornAgaw ``__ g y Ceremonies to Welcome in the
more efficiently, without interruption. retreat attendees with "Ask A Teacher - Start M` f`
This will be a tremendous time save," Agawam Public Schools" printed on rsday.
the superintendent said. them. At the retreat, Czajkowski went
Another feature of this user-friendly over the results of the EQA independent } �1C_tr l � C-1
software, according to her, will allow examination of the Agawam Schools for ��de� i ial
t teachers to record grades by computer, the period of 2005-2007, with a primary in
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for teachers to fill out? We will now Czajkowski remarked, "With an
have an electronic grade book. The English Language Arts proficiency
results will be sent to the secretaries, index of 88 points and a math proficien- Bob Levered, �� __ the wealth of information available.
who will print out report cards. This cy index of 81 points based on the 2007 grovuth expert,"rill lead a walk/talk"' about this beautiful, natural abun-
system can also send progress reports to MCAS test results,the district is consid. °. a favorite:tra l .at ..... an State ikantly diverse and healthy.park.
parents electronically, but we will not eyed a `High' performing school system Park on Saturday' Sept. 13 from �.�0 Meet at the main entrance of the
implement this feature yet. We want to according to the Department of to 11 a.;lrt., discuss! fe ecala Y of park;Qn Nortli:Street in Agawam.The _
move very slowly, and we will survey Education's rating system, with achieve- ali tree specres."JMtrntered on.the walk.will go.to the river's edge, over
parents to learn about their access to ment above the state average. On the walk T°ptcs t'r'rll rnlulde forest veronica Br+ ok,passing several tulip
computers." 2007 MCAS tests, 68 percent of health' plant till uttfieat on an d the poplar trees and evidertce-of their
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Retreat from page 1 to take our schools from `good to great.'
I'm proud to say that the findings from A gathering of educators
Overview." the state's Educational Quality and
For her part, Czajkowski was Accountability Audit (EQA), which
pleased with the sessions. "Rediker were outstanding in several areas, con-
training involves a software program firm that we are definitely proceeding in
that allows teachers, administrators, and the right direction. But as true with all
secretaries to manage their jobs more quests, we needed a starting point. I
efficiently and effectively.This program believe for each educator that point
will allow teachers to take daily atten- began in the following manner:
dance while sitting at their computer, `One day you finally knew what`
click when a child is absent, and send you wanted to do and recalled those
the information electronically to the special people who held your hand,
school secretary.This will save time." opened your minds, and nourished your
Czjakowski said initially, the soft- dreams. You knew in your heart what
ware will be used at the High School you wanted to become even though the
and the Agawam Junior High School, challenge was frightening. Little by lit-
Students will have bar-coded ID's and tle, your confidence grew, but still the t
picture ID's and when the student is doubts lingered. Determined to become
late, there will be a scanner in the office more than a face in the crowd, you `
and students will put their ID's under sought advice from someone who you
the scanner and it will print out the always had trusted. You asked a Agawam Advertiser News photo by Greg Scibelli
name, date, time tardy, and a pass to teacher-"'
class. "Now secretaries can do their jobs Mouse pads were distributed to the Agawam teachers packed the Junior High auditorium on Tuesday
more efficiently, without interruption. retreat attendees with "Ask A Teacher - morning for Annual Convocation Ceremonies to welcome in the
This will be a tremendous time save," Agawam Public Schools" printed on start of the new school year on Thursday.
the superintendent said. them. At the retreat, Czajkowski went
Another feature of this user-friendly over the results of the EQA independent
software, according to her, will allow examination of the Agawam Schools for Bob Le-,verc,,**� le' guided walk n
teachers to record grades by computer. the period of 2005-2007, with a primary
"There will be no more bubble sheets focus on 2007. Robinson State Park on Sept. .13
for teachers to fill out! We will now Czajkowski remarked, "With an
have an electronic grade book. The English Language Arts proficiency Bob,;Levertt, renowned old the wealth of information available.
results will be sent to the secretaries, index of 88 points and a math proficien- growth experts.will leas] a walk/talk alaout #his beautiful, natural abria-
who will print out report cards. This cy index of 81 points based on the 2007 -
system can also send progress reports to MCAS test results,the district is consid- on a favorite trail at R€ibtnson,State dantly diverse and healthy park.
Park on Saturday; Sept ;13 from 9.3fl Meet at the main,.entrance'of the
parents electronically, but we will not erect a `High' performing school system to-11 a.rrtl, discusstag the ec'lo y of : prkwl North Street,in Agawam The
implement this feature yet. We want to according to the Department of a1`,ties speciesncoutered the : walk will gp pp the river's,edge over
move very slowly, and we will survey Education's rating system, with achieve- walk Topics v, include €'rest Veronica brook passing several tulip
parents to learn about their access to ment above the state average. On the health, plant id nt}ficaltcm gri d the poplar trees 2tnd ev'id-ence Cif the r
computers.' 2007 MCAS tests, 68 percent of trcofogical , reustartcs to ; natural regeitetattoni' There°:are aver;
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School Committee meeting agenda
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Agawam I e School p m. Symphony o y a a 7 Graduation Ceremony at S m h n
s on June 7,2009 at 1 p.m.
the buslrtess ..... untty slrrsuld * 1 lave txxercl attdtsf, ulpznent 1.Call to Order b SCR-08-25.Awarding of Bids
be awe caf Bte poft tital 0f hum axle ` .or fllrl lttlre t way 1rc 1 W l l lives ar 2.Moment of Silence * Bread&Rolls
slahlage In the t prrlrtaonw lth,"atated skylights l le ie fixes ore llprnelit 3.Roll Call of Attendance *Ice Cream
A a am's Mergeney 1 rl rnageirletlt If pctsslksle 4 M *Milk
rE .Regular Meeting
-7 p.m.
) irtltr�`Itet 11� Eac1T busing 'urnfl e1et1 artd dlsct - g,Citizen's Speak Time *Paper Products
tlssrlter sh od t�pat tea€ tt e +'th re of a 1 el...... 81 p rat a and 6.Superintendent's Notes c. SCR 08-26, Election of Voting
QWill j, v+xt r Fl tt� �I JA pi s e ltplrlent e 7.Highlights on Education: Delegate and Alternate to the MASC
4 �nfY-1UP0510T hu81 sso tb >r �' a. Grade 3 National Social Studies Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 19,
t rneIr I psln sy as f f=l1' wt 1 1Ctl t ,4utagf3 :41T etlalJrn power calf „, League Award Winners from Clark and 2008.
Aaps atthcilltgtplat[nlmlg'� dt Robinson Park Schools d. SCR-08-27, Acceptance of
'� Reutw y®ur all elnlc > wlT 8.Unfinished Business:None $2,000.00 Donation to Agawam Public
Q#It uTsut�a �tIvty alldhav oas1llrlrl ttl !I'tt? ri 9.BusinessMeetin Schools AED Fund from Berkshire
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gt�€pltl5t=�1f 1J7I to 1brk a.Routine Matters Power
t� tall rlrt flit, 0i rrl ld tt(I 1 e p an env me. ltttlt 1)Approval of Minutes e. SCR-08-2$, Approval of Job
eltlett systt, di~Ft ash ode 2)Calendar/Correspondence Description for Assistant Superintendent
' 1 et tmtrle Ild establish a rtt T11rs ley help;E mpltl e s l aces b.Warrants/Transfers for 13usiness/HR
ten'_khufflG e rey redness Pin for to the area after a hurrlcaxre c.Reports: f. SCR-08-29, Approval of Job
your b�15' riSs,a31f ifS c>artnts * f plssile, make a€faiglts I.Scheduled Reports: Description for Administrative Assistant
_ Co6fdiftat tlYls plan w><th local and tcl pay tr►plti ees to;c 11 1t to y:Be° *SPED Program Update-Dr.Provost to the School Committee
e h the alp ll cand tlorts several days before b.1. . .. lnstttu * Summer Enrichment Programs 11.Personnel:
P, y
1 be Irllltle trans aropera>lonai {paper report) a.Appointment of Gregory R_ Bares
m eted '�'l71'e A idwae�z: EZZZ , ric,�.-, *Summer School(paper report} as Assistant. Superintendent for
* Vest your plan, rvlewing ItIt+IanaemntA �a + t tie Ica,.; 2.Subcommittee Updates Business/fIR
Will Establlsfk au:e►T1pWy agency r totislble t7r courf� t"ln 3.Student Representative's Comments 12.Any other{terns that may legally
trailping,prograM ur y+yar Hurtl6ne federal sty, Kcal, wmlttnt ry and pr?- 10.New Business come before the committee
Plan. -_vateresourcesd d_ SCR-08-24, Approval of AHS 13-Adjournment neI
* Make plans-far,protetic,tl of .disasters�in t11e cf�irizltlnity, and is
your cafllputer files 11TC1llY11ng aacl� Headquartered the DPW buidiTlg alz Agawam officer needs assistance
up system to secure data and.safib off Suffield Streett
Si te storage of the data in conjunction with the state's' Agawam Police Union President m. A demonstration by Connecticut
*.Protect corporate records;keep MEMA office;the local 1✓MA provides Officer Mark Poggi a 28-year veteran of Corrections K-9 will be held from 2 to
ing duplicates at an alternate location.. leadership to: develop plans fr.effec- the Agawam Police Dept.., p. y special p g
* Well in advance. acquire timer- tive response to all hazards, disg.sters g p ..is battling can- 2:30 m. with man s ecial prizes being
t nc f Protective equipment and, su or threats; train timer en personnel
cer, Members of the. Agawam Police raffled off at 2:45 p.m. Music will be pro-
g ) pp p Dept., along with friends and family, will vided by Corey and the Knightsmen.
plies ;Heavy plastic sheeting„,duct to protect the public.,;provide inf, -wa beholding a fundraiser.All are welcome. Tickets are available by calling (413)
tape sandbags, emergency generator; tion to the citizenry, and assist tndlvid The fundraiser will be held Sunday, 786-4767, at the Agawam Police Station,
ehain sauv and large pieces of ply- oats . .... . .. :businesses and arllmu Sept. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Polish or at the door the day of the event.
wood Will;help.pro tect ypbr pro .Try nities to mitigate ago zest, prepare far, American Club, 139 Southwick St., For more information and/or tickets,
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ca e Jan a a if alrbc Ret tt�ve Ftrr a dolor al t foe ati6 abau Cost for tickets is $20. Food, drinks Donations may be sent to M. Poggi, 681
g and games will be available from noon to Springfield St.,Feeding Hills,MA 01030.
out loan signs a peclall these'that 1ViEMi and Hurrfoane Prepatredness g g
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Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
September 25, 2008
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Gina M. Letellier, President '
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Cecilia Calabrese, Vice President ry -
Paul Cavallo, Councilor
George Bitzas, Councilor _.
Jill Messick, Councilor
Joseph- Mineo, Councilor
Dennis Perry, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Jill Simpson, Councilor
Robert M. Young, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting held on September 18, 2008, the Agawam Planning Board voted four
(4) in favor and zero(0) opposed to send a positive recommendation to the Town Council
regarding TOR-08-3 an ordinance amending Section 180-15 and Section 180-16; adding Section
180-15A to the Code of the Town of Agawam governing enforcement and penalties for violating
the zoning ordinances of the Town of Agawam.
If you have any questions concerning the Planning Board's vote, please do hesitate to contact the
Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 283.
Sincerely,
Violet Baldwin, Acting Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
cc: Clerk, Mayor, Solicitor, Board of Appeals, Building, File
Agawam Police Department
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To: Office of Planning&Community Development
From: Sgt. Richard Niles
CC: Chief Robert Campbell
Date: September 9,2008
Re: TOR-08-3 Enforcement&Penalties of Violations of Zoning Ordinance
This proposed zoning amendment would appear not to fall within the scope of the police department's
duties and responsibilities in that it specifically names "the Inspector of Buildings or his designee" as
the enforcing person.
Respectfully Submitted Reviewed&Approv by
Sgt. R. Niles Lt. Eric Gillis
Safety Officer
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Agawam Police Department
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To: Planning Board
Fm rr Sgt. Richard Niles
CC: Chief Robert Campbell
Date: Septemtaer 9,2008
Re: TOR-08-3 Enforcement&Penalties of Violations on Zoning Ordinances
This proposed zoning amendment would appear not to fall within the scope of the police department's
duties and responsibilities in that it specifically names "the Inspector of Buildings or his designee" as
the enforcing person.
Respectfully Submitted Reviewed&Appr d by
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Sgt. R. Niles Lt. Eric Gillis
Safety Officer
5 E P 5 2008
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at
7:15 PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of the Agawam Town Council on a proposed zoning
amendment to Section 180-15 and Section 180-16 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance regarding
enforcement and penalties for violating the zoning ordinances of the Town of Agawam. A copes
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: Zr
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Travis Ward, Chairman o t
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 9/4/08 & 9/11/08)
cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Department of Housing & Community Development, Boston
Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
MEMO Y-
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 Amendments (3) - Town Council
DATE: September 3, 2008
.The Town Council has submitted to the Planning Board the attached three (3) zoning
amendments: 1) Height Ordinance; 2) Enforcement &Penalties for Violations; and 2) Revised
Sign Ordinance. The Board will be holding three public hearings on Thursday, September 18,
ZOOS. Please submit any comments you may have prior to that date.
Sincerely,
Travis Ward, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 180-15 AND 180-16 AND
ADDING SECTION 180-15A TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
GOVERNING ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING
THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
WHEREAS, the penalties for violating the zoning ordinances of the Town
of Agawam were last amended in 1989;
WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of adding the capability of non-criminal
disposition of violations of the zoning ordinances of the Town of Agawam;
WHEREAS, it is in the best int-Brests of the Town of Agawam to modify the
existing town ordinances relative to enforcement and penalties for violation of the
zoning ordinances of the Town of Agawam; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN
COUNCIL that the following changes be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the
Town of Agawam:
1. §180-15 entitled "Enforcement" is herebLamended to read as
follows: --
§ 180-15. Enforcement.
A. The Inspector of Buildings shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter or
any amendment thereof. The Inspector of Buildings shall refuse to grant a
permit for the construction, addition, alteration or change of use of any
building, structure or premises if such proposed construction, addition,
alteration or change of use woula be in violation of any of the provisions of
this Chapter, as amended. State and Town officials shall refuse any
permit or license for a new use o,a building, structure or land which would
be in violation of this Chapter or amendment thereof.
B. Any violation of this Chapter or any violation of any rule, regulation,
condition or directive of the Inspector of Buildings or his designee may be
enforced by a criminal complaint brought in the Housing Court or the
District Court. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate
offense.
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C. Any violation of this Chapter or any violation of any rule, regulation,
condition or directive of the inspector of Buildings or his designee may be
enforced by a civil action filed in such court as is appropriate for the relief
sought or as designated by statute. Each day a violation continues shall
be deemed a separate offense.
D. Any violation of this Chapter or any violation of any rule, regulation,
condition or directive of the Inspector of Buildings or his designee, may be
penalized through a non-criminal disposition as authorized by Chapter 40,
§ 21 D, of the Massachusetts General Laws: - Each- day a violation
continues shall be deemed a separate offense: :"The non-criminal
disposition of violations of this Chanter is governed by §'180-15A.
2. The following 4180-18A entitled "Non-criminal disposition notice of
violation,• contents
• procedure for delivery" is hereby added:
§180-15A. Non-criminal disposition notice of violation; contents,
procedure for delivery
A. The Inspector of Buildings or his designee may give to a violator a written
notice to appear before the Clerk/Magistrate of the Housing Court or the
District Court at any time during office hours, not later than twenty-one
days after the date of such notice. Such notice shall be in triplicate and
shall contain the name and address, if known, of the offender, the specific
offense charged, and the time and place for his required appearance.
Such notice shall be signed by the enforcing person, and shall be signed
by the offender whenever practicable in acknowledgment that such notice
has been received. The enforcing person shall, if possible, deliver to the
offender a copy of said notice at the time and place of the violation. If it is
not possible to deliver a copy of said notice to the offender at the time and
place of the violation, said copy shall be mailed or delivered by the
enforcing person, or by any person authorized by such enforcing person to
the offender's last known address, within fifteen (15) days after said
violation. Such notice as so mailed shall be deemed a+sufficient notice,
and a certificate of the person so mailing such notice that it has been
mailed in accordance with this section shall be prima facie evidence
thereof.
B. At or before the completion of each shift, or at the beginning of the first
subsequent shift, 'the enforcing person shall give to the Inspector of
Buildings those copies of each notice of such a violation he has taken
cognizance of during such shift which have not already been delivered or
mailed by him as aforesaid. The Inspector of Buildings shall retain and
safely preserve one copy and shall, at a time not later than the next court
day after such delivery or mailing, deliver the other copy to the clerk of the
court before which the offender has been notified to appear.
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C. Any person so notified may confess the offense charged by either: (1)
appearing personally or through a duly authorized agent before the City
Clerk and paying the penalty specified for the violation, or (2) mailing to
the City Clerk the notice of violation together with payment of the penalty.
In either case, the City Clerk must receive payment within twenty-one (21)
days of the date of the notice. Such payment shall, if mailed, be made
only by postal note, money order or check. Upon payment of the penalty,
the City Clerk shall forthwith notify the Housing Court or District Court
Clerk/Magistrate of such payment, and the receipt by the Housing Court or
District Court ClerkiMagistrate of such notification shall operate as a final
disposition of the case.
3. 180-16 entitled "Violations andpenalties" is hereby amended
to read as follows:
§ 180-16. Violations and penalties.
Any person, partnership, trust, association, corporation or other legal entity
violating any provision of this Chapter, violating any rule, regulation, condition or
directive of the Inspector of Buildings or his designee, violating any condition
under which any permit is issued, or violating any decision rendered by the Board
of Appeals shall be fined not more than three hundred ($300.00) dollars nor less
than one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each offense. Each day that such
violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
4. Repeal 180-16.1 entitled "Noncriminal —proceedings for
violations".
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Gina M. Letellier, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Christopher CUI
ohnson, City Solicitor
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