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 — 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...
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 Dennis Hohenberger | Jan 31, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Ahmed Faisal, a tennis player who achieved national ranking, was honored with a proclamation by the City of Chicopee in a ceremony in the Council Chambers on Jan. 23. Mayor John Vieau presented the proclamation to Faisal. The player’s journey...
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 24, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — As budget cuts are being made to several services throughout the state, Chicopee is “thankful” that the cuts within the city are not big. In early January, Gov. Maura Healey announced $375 million in mid-year budget cuts. Mayor John Vieau...
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 24, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Two transfers in the amount of $4.4 million and $3.1 million were taken from the city’s stabilization account for educational purposes and salary increases. The City Council unanimously approved the transfers during its Jan. 16 meeting.Ward 3...