by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 6, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Dom Narodowy Polski apartment residents were joined on Aug. 5 by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, local officials and other representatives to celebrate free broadband upgrades at the senior housing property.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee is on the verge of a new chief human resources officer after Mayor John Vieau announced the appointment of Bianca Janeczek at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 4, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Staff members and parents spoke at public input during the June 17 School Committee meeting to express their concerns about recent terminations, hirings and turnover in Chicopee Public Schools.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 4, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee-based LTL Class A XPO driver Rich Sweeney is preparing to compete in the Super Bowl, but not the one that takes place in February.
by Tyler Garnet | Jul 24, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — After taking a year off, Center Fresh Farmers Market is returning to Chicopee for a shortened schedule at The Hub at Market Square on 31 Springfield St.
