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 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 — 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 — 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...
