by Tyler Garnet | Dec 11, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser and representatives from the Chicopee Police Department joined the Dec. 3 School Committee meeting to discuss school resource officers and their body-worn cameras following a grant that was awarded to enhance public trust with policing.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 10, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Arts Council is gearing up once again for the city’s annual a cappella showcase in the 42nd annual Silver Chord Bowl on Feb. 8 at the John M. Greene Hall on Smith College’s campus.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 10, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Dec. 5 at The Hub at Market Square.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 4, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved new graduation requirements on Nov. 19 after Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the committee to discuss changes to the competency determination.
by Dennis Hackett | Dec 3, 2025 | Chicopee, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Northampton, Springfield
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
by Tyler Garnet | Nov 24, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Barry School Building Commission voted to recommend the Szetela Early Childhood Center site as the preferred location for the new Anna E. Barry Elementary School.