Planning & Community Development

Mission Statement:

The Office of Planning and Community Development is a multi-task department assisting in the overall growth of the community in an orderly and managed approach to promote economic development, natural resources and community character. The Office of Planning and Community Development oversees the preparation of comprehensive plans and studies which guide growth while balancing community needs and resources. The Office of Planning and Community Development provides a fair and efficient system of application processing and permitting. Located within the office of Planning and Community Development are:

The Agawam Planning Board
The Agawam Conservation Commission
The Ad Hoc Redevelopment Committee

The Office of Planning and Community Development also advises and provides assistance to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees:

The Agawam Small Business Assistance Center
The Agawam Beautification Committee
The Agawam Historical Commission.

Location:

Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001

Monday through Friday – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Contact Information

Pamela Kerr
Administrative Assistant
413-786-0400 Ext. 245

Derek Jarvis
Assistant to the Agawam Small Business Assistance Center
413-786-0400 Ext. 246

Deborah S. Dachos
Director of Planning and Community Development
413-786-0400 Ext. 283

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Services Offerred:

• Site Plan Review
• Subdivision Review
• ANR Review (Form A)
• Permits and Approvals Issued through the Agawam Conservation Commission
  Notice of Intent
  Certificates of Compliance