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Agawam City Council Approves $100K for New Golf Carts

11/1/2025

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The Agawam City Council voted 11-0 to allocate $100,000 from the general capital fund to buy new golf carts for the municipal course.
Councilor Robert E. Rossi (Agawam City Council) said the funding should be viewed as an investment, not a subsidy.
Rossi assured taxpayers would not bear costs since the golf course is self-sustaining.
The move aims to preserve the course's self-sufficiency and avoid future tax costs.

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The Agawam City Council voted 11-0 to allocate $100,000 from the general capital fund to buy new golf carts for the municipal course.
Councilor Robert E. Rossi (Agawam City Council) said the funding should be viewed as an investment, not a subsidy.
Rossi assured taxpayers would not bear costs since the golf course is self-sustaining.
The move aims to preserve the course's self-sufficiency and avoid future tax costs.