Chicopee
Chicopee School Committee approves policies for graduation requirements
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved new graduation requirements on Nov. 19 after Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the committee to discuss changes to the competency determination.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
Szetela Early Childhood Center recommended for new school
CHICOPEE — At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Barry School Building Commission voted to recommend the Szetela Early Childhood Center site as the preferred location for the new Anna E. Barry Elementary School.
Healey addresses hunger crisis during visit at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
CHICOPEE — Gov. Maura Healey visited the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts on Nov. 17 to thank staff and volunteers who work around the clock to support community members facing hunger, including those who had SNAP benefits delayed by President Donald Trump.
VOC unveils Belcher apartments at former Chicopee school
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee and the Valley Opportunity Council hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 13 for its newly renovated apartment building at the former Belcher School on 10 Southwick St.
Chicopee sets FY26 tax rate with increase
CHICOPEE — During a Nov. 6 meeting, the Chicopee City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2026 residential tax rate of $15.24 per $1,000, a $.08 increase from the FY25 rate.
Chicopee voters elect multiple new faces to serve the city
CHICOPEE — Chicopee saw a 14% voter turnout on Election Day, which featured multiple contested races including city collector, City Council and School Committee. The ballot also featured a non-binding question for the residents.
Ohana Clubhouse looks to bring family, community together
CHICOPEE — Ohana Clubhouse has officially opened its indoor play experience designed for children aged 10 years old and under at 43 Sheridan St.
Chicopee preparing to help residents affected by SNAP pause
CHICOPEE — With many Chicopee residents set to face challenges due to the temporary loss of SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, the city and local partners are preparing to help those in need.
Western Mass. leaders create coalition to combat federal SNAP crisis
SPRINGFIELD — With a halt in federal funding for the supplemental nutritional assistance program leaving food insecure people scrambling to feed their themselves and their children, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Bishop Talbert Swan of the NAACP and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts have formed a coalition to keep the community fed.
