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...
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...
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...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Fruit Fair Supermarket was recognized as one of the Massachusetts Sustainable Businesses of the Year. Each year the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts seeks to recognize and celebrate the work of local businesses that embody the mission of...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved funding for the reuse of the former central library building during a special meeting on Jan. 30.The City Council agreed to increase the bond authorization of this project by $1.75 million, use $2.1 million from the...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau welcomed the public to celebrate the impact and contributions of Chicopee’s Black community during a Feb. 2 flag raising ceremony. The event included multiple guest speakers and representation from the local and state...