|
|
Here is a list of some highlights that Richard
was able to accomplish as Mayor of Agawam:
- New Senior Center
- Full Day Kindergarten for all, at NO COST
- Second ambulance in Feeding Hills
- Lowest Tax rates for Commercial and Residential
- Fully funded schools
- 50 Acre Park School Street
- High School Library expansion for Accredidation
- Weekly trash pickup
- New DPW Facility
- Public Library expansion project
- Modular classrooms in all elementary schools
- Agawam Small Business Center created at NO COST
to taxpayers to attract businesses
- Walnut Street Ext. - "Target Area" through Mass Office
of Business Development to attract business
This is a list of future projects Richard
wants to accomplish as Mayor of Agawam:
- Completion of Route 57 construction
- Sidewalk and road improvements
- Provide funding for programs to ensure all students
reach proficiency by 2014 on the MCAS English and Math tests
- Ensure that all schools meet accredidation requirements
- Track and tennis court improvements for the community
at the High School
- Immediately enter talks with the 13 unions that have
Collective Bargaining Agreements that will end soon
- Go Green - work with the Energy Committee of City Council,
Building Maintenance, Schools and Department Heads to
reduce energy costs and usage throughout buildings and
city vehicles including the recycling of waste
|