SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
CHICOPEE — The roundabout project at the intersection of Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue will include another facet after the City Council approved the authorization of a $1.2 million bond to replace water utility infrastructure at the project’s site.
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s 32nd annual National Night event on Aug. 10 at Szot Park featured hundreds of vendors and plenty of residents despite the new location.
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will have a new place offering various hair care services after Divalicious Beauty Salon, located at 45 Perkins St., hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony on Aug. 7 to celebrate its arrival to the city.
Chicopee and Holyoke are both preparing for their respective back-to-school events featuring free backpacks, services and supplies for students attending the gatherings.
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.