by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — To assist with the construction of a new teen center and support programming, the state Legislature provided a total of $120,000 in funds to the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee.On Dec. 5, state Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), state Rep. Shirley...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — SkillBuilders Makerspace+, a creative and vocational day program for individuals with developmental disability or autism has officially opened in Chicopee. SkillBuilders is a part of ServiceNet, which is a nonprofit human service agency that provides...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee has become the hub for food security now that the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has officially opened its doors at 25 Carew St.The new state-of-the-art facility serves not only as the Food Bank headquarters, but also the food...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 19, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Although it has been several months since Chicopee Comprehensive High School student Carter Janik won the gold medal in the SkillsUSA National Championship in the Advertising Design Division, recognition of his achievement continues. Janik...
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 12, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Myriam Vega always had a passion for fashion, and with her new boutique, she is hoping to use that passion to empower and inspire women of all ages. Match Us Collection Boutique, Chicopee’s newest storefront, recently opened at 665 Prospect St....
by Lauren LeBel | Dec 12, 2023 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Concerns about safety and security at the Chicopee Public Schools were raised during the Dec. 6 School Committee meeting, however, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware assured that a plan on addressing these issues is in the works. The topic —...
