Chicopee Committee discusses more local control over school budget
CHICOPEE — The Committee of the Whole discussed adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, an act increasing local control over the annual school budget, during its May 6 meeting.

Chicopee PD receives grant to help with opioid crisis
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.

Anita Anderson Cooper excited to become chorale’s next music director
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Chorale recently announced the appointment of Anita Anderson Cooper as its music director/conductor.

FY25 budget approved at Town Meeting after residents voice concerns
SOUTH HADLEY — Annual Town Meeting took place on May 8 and many residents took the chance to express their concerns with the fiscal year 2025 budget when it came up on the warrant with Article 10.