Rumbleseat’s new golf room tees off with grand opening
CHICOPEE — Rumbleseat Bar and Grille staff, Mayor John Vieau, elected officials and community members gathered on Dec. 3 for the grand opening of its newly added golf room at 482 Springfield St.
Chicopee School Committee discusses body worn cameras on school officers
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser and representatives from the Chicopee Police Department joined the Dec. 3 School Committee meeting to discuss school resource officers and their body-worn cameras following a grant that was awarded to enhance public trust with policing.
Holyoke City Council approves tax shift; tax bills to increase
HOLYOKE — Although the City Council voted 10-2 to decrease the tax rate for residential and commercial, residents can still expect to see an average tax bill increase by $352 for the year, or $29 per month.
Chicopee hosts annual tree lighting ceremony
CHICOPEE — Chicopee kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Dec. 5 at The Hub at Market Square.
West Springfield School Department begins budget process for FY27
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the Town Council meeting on Dec. 1, West Springfield Public Schools’ Chief Financial Officer Adam Tarquini gave a presentation on the fiscal year 2027 level service budget projection.