Chicopee
RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep
CHICOPEE — Elected officials gathered on March 16 at the Council on Aging at RiverMills Center to present a $50,000 earmark check for infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the building.
Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
Nonna’s Village brings endless possibilities of fun to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Nonna’s Village hosted a grand opening event on March 6 to introduce its multi-recreation business to the community at 84-86 Main St.
Healey makes campaign stop in Chicopee to announce future plans
CHICOPEE — Gov. Maura Healey made a stop in Chicopee on March 7 to meet with local leaders and residents as part of her campaign stops in Western Massachusetts and across the state.
Anna E. Barry school project moves into next phase after MSBA approval
CHICOPEE — The Anna E Barry Elementary School project officially moves to the schematic design phase after the Massachusetts School Building Authority met on Feb. 25.
Collaborative coalition launches effort to tackle community inequities
CHICOPEE — Advancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos community coalition hosted a launch event on Feb. 27 to introduce their organization and its goals to bring residents, organizations and local leaders together to help improve health and advance equity in Chicopee.
Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program
CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.
City Council approves funding for new golf course walk-in cooler after much debate
CHICOPEE — A mayor’s order totaling $69,250 for a new walk-in cooler and a permanent pad for the freezer at the Chicopee Country Club golf course sparked much debate during the Feb. 17 City Council meeting.
Chicopee unveils state-of-the-art technology at Real Time Information Center
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department, with support from the mayor’s office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a press conference on Feb. 18 to introduce the department’s Real Time Information Center.
Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
