Veterans' Services

Agawam is the home office of the Department of Veterans’ Services for the Western Hampden District, which includes the towns of Agawam, Southwick, Granville, Russell, and Tolland. This office reports directly to the Mayor and the Board of Governors’.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are responsible for distributing Veterans’ Benefits from the Commonwealth for people who qualify, which includes veterans and their spouses. We also assist with the filing of all paperwork with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, as well as represent these people with their claims.

Questions

This office is available for all questions you may have concerning military related items.

Veterans Council

The Veterans Council meets primarily on the first Wednesday of each month, except for July and August. The dates and times for these meetings are posted at the Clerk’s Office in the Agawam Town Hall. The council assists this office in the preparation for Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities.

Contact US

NameTitlePhone
Christopher Lanski

Director

(413) 726-9782

Beth Ceccarini

Deputy Director

(413) 726-9781