Abbey Brook restoration and revitalization project is underway

by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

CHICOPEE — On Feb. 6, state and local officials took a tour around phase one of the Abbey Brook restoration project to see the progress of phase one of the project. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Fish and Game...

Chicopee Parade Committee honors 2024 president and VIP’s

by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club on Feb. 3. Special guests of honor included 2024 President Meghan Balakier, Parade Marshal, Fr. William Tourigny, Woods Award...

South Hadley School Committee discusses potential FY25 budget challenges

by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — During the School Committee meeting on Feb. 1, Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik discussed the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget.

South Hadley School Committee promotes, extends interim Superintendent McLaughlin one year

by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — After serving as interim superintendent for the last year, the School Committee unanimously approved to name Mark McLaughlin as superintendent for the 2024-25 school year.

Mental Health Association moving headquarters to Chicopee

by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

CHICOPEE — Mental Health Association will be moving its headquarters to Chicopee. MassDevelopment issued a $6.5 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Mental Health Association, Inc., to buy and renovate an approximately 78,378-square-foot building at 350 Memorial...