Colleen’s journey started as avid parade watcher with ‘Papa’
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A senior at West Springfield High School, Olivia Lyons, 17, is a member of the varsity volleyball and tennis teams. And newly crowned as West Side’s 2024 colleen.
Father Bill Tourigny decides to retire while ‘on a high note’
CHICOPEE — After almost 44 years of continuous service, Fr. Bill Tourigny will retire from full-time duties and enjoy time with his family. Tourigny will officially retire from his full-time duties on March 1 but added, “I may be retiring but there is...Chicopee discusses financials of municipal golf course
CHICOPEE — After ordering the Golf Commission and city auditor to discuss these expenses — revenue and status of being self supporting at the Chicopee Golf Course with the Finance Committee — the city received an update on Feb. 15.BackgroundAt the...Chicopee police officers recognized for helping scammed residents
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau presented Chicopee Police Sgts. Matthew Costa and Matthew Muldoon, and Officer Elli Rodriguez with certificates of appreciation for the work they did on two separate scam cases. Police Chief Patrick Major described the first event...Holyoke to send statements of interest to MSBA for school roofs
HOLYOKE — During its Feb. 20 meeting the City Council approved the next steps for the city and school district to potentially address roof replacements across five city schools.
MassDev grants to support High Street redevelopment in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is one of 13 organizations who will share funds from MassDevelopment’s $1,625,000 in grants for small-business support programs in Gateway Cities.