by Tina Lesniak | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — On March 28, Chicopee Public Schools families will gather at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to cook a family recipe and have it sampled and judged for possible inclusion in the schools’ lunches. “We’ve received 12 submissions, each showcasing unique...
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Phase 2 of the City Hall renovation project may be starting soon with the discussion of one scope item that is part of the City Hall Phase 2 renovations project. At the March 7 City Council meeting, Mayor John Vieau presented a Municipal American with...
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Planning Board approved a zone change from Residential B to Business A for approximately 51,800 square feet to allow for a first floor restaurant with residential uses on the upper floors at 22 Grove Ave. and 0 Grove St. This zone change will also...
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Ever since it was announced in 2019, Chicopee Electric Light has been rolling out its high-speed, demand-driven, municipal broadband solution. “We responded to a public request for a competitive internet offering that would also be affordable and state of...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Sometimes, Madison Curbelo has to rewatch the recording of her “The Voice” audition, because she still can’t believe what happened. Not only did she advance to the next round, she received chair turns from all four judges. “I was honestly shocked,” said...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to locations for a new police station, “Everything is on the table,” said Town Councilor Anthony DiStefano, chair of the new Police Station Siting Committee. The committee was formed in February as a response to the town’s difficulties...
