25th Anniversary Ken O’Neill Golf Marathon taking place on Aug. 26 in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Monday, Aug. 26, the 25th Anniversary of the Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon will take place at the Chicopee Country Club, 1290 Burnett Rd.
Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for yarn bombing display
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 12, First Byte CEO and Fabric Artist Rosann Fleischauer installed a unique yarn bombing art display in front of City Hall.
Chicopee announces early voting for state primary location and times
CHICOPEE — With election season quickly approaching, Chicopee announced that the early voting location for the state primary will be at Chicopee City Hall Auditorium, 17 Springfield St.
Voters must make sure they are registered to vote in the primary by Aug. 24.
The Chicopee Braves scrimmage at Patriots preseason game
CHICOPEE — It is all young athletes’ dream to one day get the chance to play on a professional field in their respective sport. Luckily for many members of the Chicopee Braves 8u football team, they got the chance to live out that dream on Aug. 8.
Increased capacity at new food bank location
CHICOPEE — With the increased capacity of its new location on 25 Carew St. in Chicopee, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is better able to confront the 44% increase in food insecurity brought on by inflation and the end of coronavirus pandemic-era funds, according to Executive Director Andrew Morehouse.
City Council discusses approving multiple capital purchases
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau looked for the appropriation of 12 capital purchases totaling approximately $2.3 million in total funds for the City Council to approve.