Chicopee
IQ Ink and Embroidery opens new location on North Chicopee St.
CHICOPEE — IQ Ink and Embroidery hosted a grand opening on May 2 to introduce the community to its new space at 35 North Chicopee St., on the third floor above The Good Dog Spot.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.
Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety
CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.
Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Chicopee Public Schools, Colliers Project Leaders and Caolo and Bieniek Associates, hosted a neighborhood meeting on April 24 to update residents on the ongoing school building feasibility study regarding the Anna E. Barry Elementary School construction project.
Chicopee hosts inaugural Parkinson’s Awareness Month flag-raising
CHICOPEE — With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Chicopee hosted a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on April 11.
Chicopee Fire Department receives safety education grants
CHICOPEE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Chicopee, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.
Yummy Asian Cuisine celebrates grand opening
CHICOPEE — Owner Vicky Chen and her staff hosted a grand opening of Yummy Asian Cuisine at 108 West St. on April 16, introducing her second location to the Chicopee community.
Chicopee educators bring contract fight to School Committee
CHICOPEE — On April 16, dissatisfaction with their contract negotiations forced members of the Chicopee Education Association and supporters to rally at City Hall before then participating in public comment at the School Committee meeting that night.
Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield have joined forces with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to continue pushing a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.
ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services
NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.
