by Tyler Garnet | Mar 23, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools’ Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee during its March 18 meeting to give a preliminary presentation about the fiscal year 2027 school budget.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 23, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley
At the meeting, multiple residents shared their confusion with the upcoming override vote and how it may impact their taxes. Town Administrator Lisa Wong and the Selectboard tried to answer all their questions.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 20, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a $250,000 free cash appropriation for phase 2 of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project, which aims to restore and improve the entire Abbey Brook corridor.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 20, 2026 | Dining and Entertainment, Features
CHICOPEE — For one night only, Jess Miller is bringing the nationally touring hit comedy showcase “Funny Women of a Certain Age” to Western Massachusetts on Saturday, March 21, at the Portuguese Club, 149 Exchange St.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council and School Committee Subcommittee hosted a joint committee meeting on March 12 to discuss a path toward a new middle school, the district’s current early literacy instructional model and bus safety.