Chicopee
Groundbreaking hosted for site of new Pilot Travel Center
CHICOPEE — Local developer Dinesh Patel, in partnership with DVR Ventures and Pilot, hosted a groundbreaking event on Aug. 12 for a new Pilot Travel Center located at 357 Burnett Rd.
Chicopee hosts Abbey Brook ribbon cutting
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 14 at Frank J. Szot Memorial Park to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 efforts to restore and revitalize Abbey Brook.
Hampden County jails featured in new docuseries
LUDLOW — The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with A&E on a new 10-part docuseries that follows 10 inmates reunifying with their families inside two Hampden County jails.
CHD launches social program for adults with cognitive impairments
CHICOPEE — The Center for Human Development recently opened a unique Adult Social Day program in Chicopee designed to support and engage adults living with cognitive impairment.
Chicopee woman runs race in honor of late son
CHICOPEE — Jess Stanley will be running the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, Aug. 17, with Team New England Donor Services for the fifth year in honor of her son, who passed away when he was only 12 years old.
Chicopee hosts biggest National Night Out yet
CHICOPEE — Chicopee hosted its 31st annual National Night Out on Aug. 6 at Sarah Jane Sherman Park.
Chicopee reviews health insurance rates, selection and offerings
CHICOPEE — The City Council hosted a special meeting on July 29 to discuss the city health insurance review, selection, rates and offerings in front of filled City Hall auditorium.
Wagner to resign at end of August to pursue next chapter
CHICOPEE — After announcing earlier in the year that he would not be seeking reelection, Chicopee At-Large City Councilor Tim Wagner announced he will be stepping away from his role at the end of August.
Fourth annual Back to School event returns to Chicopee Aug. 24
CHICOPEE — Faded Barber Lounge will once again be hosting its Back to School event on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rivers Park.
C3 Hispanic Heritage domino tournament returns Aug. 23
CHICOPEE — For the third straight year, the C3 Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1-7 p.m. at Wisnowski Park, 14 Spruce St.
