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State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s fiber infrastructure just got a much-needed boost thanks to some state funding.


Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.


Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

CHICOPEE — A proposed order that Zoom participation would be only allowed for illness and emergencies at City Council meetings was voted down after a lengthy discussion during the June 2 meeting.


Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

CHICOPEE — Representatives from Silo Electric, Uriel Renewables and other stakeholders hosted a public meeting on June 4 to discuss plans for a new battery storage facility located at 425 Meadow St. that is set to begin operating in July.


Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one

Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one

CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.


Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27

Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27

CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.


Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.


Stamborski set to retire in June; Cross to become next Chicopee fire chief

Stamborski set to retire in June; Cross to become next Chicopee fire chief

CHICOPEE — After 29 years of service, Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski is set to retire from the Chicopee Fire Department on June 16.


Daniels becomes city’s new economic development director

Daniels becomes city’s new economic development director

CHICOPEE — Michael Daniels will now be tasked with boosting Chicopee’s economic development after recently being named the city’s director of the department.