by Tyler Garnet | Feb 11, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — In less than two weeks, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Chicopee will name its next colleen to represent the city at the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Following the recent approval by the City Council to improve the city’s Finance Department, Mayor Joshua Garcia and others hosted a press conference on Feb. 9 to talk about the newly improved department and the city’s current fiscal standing.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 9, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Cultural Council hosted its fourth annual Black History Month ceremony on Feb. 6, which included performances, a panel of speakers and a flag raising ceremony.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Following months of discussions, the City Council approved provisions to the city’s Municipal Finance Modernization Act during its Feb. 3 meeting.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 3, the Chicopee City Council discussed employee vacancies in the Department of Public Works while also applauding the department’s continued efforts in dealing with the recent snowstorm.