by Lauren LeBel | Jan 9, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Westcomm Regional Dispatch received the Patriotic Employer Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Westcomm Executive Director Erin Hastings explained that Westcomm was nominated for this award by...
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 3, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie Elementary School were raised during the Dec. 20 School Committee meeting, however, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware assured that inspections were done and there is nothing to be...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 26, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — During the final City Council meeting of 2023, departing members shared accomplishments, memories and gratitude for their time serving Chicopee. Ward 6 City Councilor Derek Dobosz, who decided not to run for reelection, described his six years on the...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — SkillBuilders Makerspace+, a creative and vocational day program for individuals with developmental disability or autism has officially opened in Chicopee. SkillBuilders is a part of ServiceNet, which is a nonprofit human service agency that provides...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee has become the hub for food security now that the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has officially opened its doors at 25 Carew St.The new state-of-the-art facility serves not only as the Food Bank headquarters, but also the food...
