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| AGAWAM Anthony C. Bonavita officially announced his candidacy for Agawam School Committee recently. "I am running for the vacant seat on the School Committee to be a positive voice for education. I am proud of the Town of Agawam and its school system," he said. "Both of my children graduated from Agawam High School and went on to college. Agawam is a great place to live. It has been good to my family and I want to contribute to our community by doing everything I can for the children of Agawam. "I truly believe my life experience will be an asset to the School Committee. My pledge is to work as a team member with the Mayor, School Administration, School Committee and City Council to achieve the highest goals for Agawam's children." Bonavita offers his qualifications and background to the voters. He served on the School Budget Subcommittee of the City Council and served two terms on the council. Also while on the council, he voted for funding for the expansions of the high school library and public library. "While on the council I gained valuable experience which I believe will assist me on the school committee," he said. Bonavita is also a former youth basketball and soccer coach and former chair of the Stadium Lights Fundraising Committee (high school stadium). He is married to Adele Bonavita and they have two children Carlo and Franca. He is 52 years old and has been an attorney for over 27 years. Bonavita is a graduate of Fordham University and received his Law Degree from Suffolk University Law School. "I have been, am now and will be committed to the best interests of the children of Agawam. They are the future of our community. My experience as a parent, attorney and city councilor along with civic involvement are a foundation from which I can continue contributing to our community on the School Committee." he said. "I respectfully ask for your consideration for one of your six votes for School Committee. Save one vote for the last name on the ballot." The above press release was submitted by the Committee to Elect Anthony Bonavita to the School Committee. Any other candidate who would like to submit a political statement can do so by emailing it to msymington@reminder publications.com. Statements will be placed in the paper as space is available. |