Chicopee
Police pedal 300 miles in Unity Tour for fallen officer fund
In May, a team of five Western Massachusetts police officers honored all fallen cops — 23,785 throughout American history, according to the memorial fund — by pedaling more than 300 miles from northern New Jersey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Chicopee City Council, Mayor Vieau discuss economic development director position
CHICOPEE — The Finance Committee will soon meet to discuss and eventually recommend to Mayor John Vieau that the position of economic development director be added to the Planning Department.
Chicopee City Council votes to change time of bi-weekly meetings
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on June 4, the group voted to move the regular meetings from 7:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. after City Council President Frank Laflamme presented the idea.
Envision Our Chicopee: 2040 helps plan for future of city
CHICOPEE — Multiple departments and stakeholders within Chicopee haven been working on developing its first ever citywide comprehensive plan called Envision Our Chicopee: 2040.
McKinstry Farms prepares for first-ever Strawberry Festival
CHICOPEE — On Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., McKinstry Market Garden will be hosting its first strawberry festival at 753 Montgomery St.
Golden Nozzle Car Wash welcomed with ribbon cutting ceremony
CHICOPEE — On June 12, Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Golden Nozzle Car Wash to the community, 467 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee celebrates Portuguese Heritage Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — On June 10, members of the community and local government gathered to celebrate the raising of the Portuguese flag and honor Portuguese Heritage Month.
Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships
Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.
Chicopee raises flag in support of LGBTQIA+ community
CHICOPEE — On June 5, Chicopee invited the public to attend the annual Pride Flag raising to commemorate Pride Month.
Harmony House officially opens doors with ribbon cutting in Chicopee
Harmony House Board of Directors President Gina Mazza celebrates the ribbon cutting and official opening at 66 View St.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — On May 31, residents and local officials gathered for the official opening of Harmony House...