Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Chicopee City Council approves door-to-door sale ordinance to prevent scams
CHICOPEE — During its May 6 meeting, the City Council approved a new city ordinance that creates rules for door-to-door sales, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from scammers.
IQ Ink and Embroidery opens new location on North Chicopee St.
CHICOPEE — IQ Ink and Embroidery hosted a grand opening on May 2 to introduce the community to its new space at 35 North Chicopee St., on the third floor above The Good Dog Spot.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.
Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety
CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.
Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Chicopee Public Schools, Colliers Project Leaders and Caolo and Bieniek Associates, hosted a neighborhood meeting on April 24 to update residents on the ongoing school building feasibility study regarding the Anna E. Barry Elementary School construction project.