March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25
For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26 to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
Chicopee uses housing development incentive program for ‘Red House’ project
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Oct. 15, Mayor John Vieau discussed, and the City Council approved, entering a tax increment exemption agreement with RT Commercial LLC for the reuse of a property located at 22 Grove Ave.
FunnyRaising Comedy Show to benefit Harmony House on Nov. 9
CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts, a home for the terminally ill located in Chicopee, will be the beneficiary of a “FunnyRaising Comedy Show,” presented by Jess Miller Comedy Shows.
Chicopee honors Italian Heritage Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — In its tradition of recognizing and honoring the different cultures that make up Chicopee and Massachusetts, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony on Oct. 28 to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.
Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 16 it was announce that At-Large School Committee member Chester Szetela would be stepping down after serving on the committee since 2002.