Chicopee School Committee approves proposed FY25 budget
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on June 5, Superintendent Marcus Ware presented the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee mayor appropriates funds to help with tax levy
CHICOPEE — During the June 4 City Council meeting, Mayor John Vieau had two orders to appropriate funds into two separate accounts to help residents in Chicopee.
Chicopee superintendent discusses safety plan amid concerns
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on June 5, Superintendent Marcus Ware gave a presentation on school safety in response to teachers voicing concerns for their safety.
Marine vet with local ties publishes book on forgotten war
CHICOPEE — Tom Hebert is racked by survivor’s guilt, and because of it, the former Marine is writing a seven-volume series of books about the Marine Corps.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Anna Barry Building Commission meets with potential OPM
CHICOPEE — Members from the Anna Barry School Building Commission met with two potential Owner’s Project Managers during its meeting on May 29.