Chicopee
Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools School Committee approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 15 meeting.
Chicopee Fire Department announces upgrades to enhance emergency response services
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Fire Department hosted a press conference with the mayor’s office on April 14 to announce a major upgrade to its emergency medical response capabilities through a new Emergency First Response certification.
City Council approves $8.13 million appropriation to balance school budget
CHICOPEE — With budget season in full force, the School Department is getting a major boost from the city to supplement its financial outlook this upcoming fiscal year.
Holmes recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank
CHICOPEE — Bryce Holmes was recognized at the April 7 City Council meeting by Mayor John Vieau and the city of Chicopee for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Pilot opens new travel center in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Local developer Dinesh Patel, in partnership with DVR Ventures and Pilot, hosted a grand opening on April 8 for a new Pilot Travel Center located at 357 Burnett Road.
New go-to ice cream shop swirling its way to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — A new ice cream shop in Chicopee will assuage impending heat waves this summer.
Chicopee helps raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease with flag raising
CHICOPEE — With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the city of Chicopee hosted a flag-raising event on April 7 to educate the community about the disease and raise awareness.
Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships
Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.
Sunshine Village welcomes Theroux as new president and CEO
CHICOPEE — Michelle Theroux has been appointed as the next president and chief executive officer of Sunshine Village.
MassDOT provides design update for Streiber School sidewalk project
CHICOPEE — Students at Hugh Scott Streiber Elementary School may have a safer walk to and from school as soon as next year.