Chicopee officially bans single use plastic bags for retail stores
CHICOPEE — After an Ordinance Committee meeting on Sept. 30 and a City Council meeting on Oct. 1, both groups voted favorable to enact a single use plastic bag ban for the city.
Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full Chicopee delegation in attendance.
Holyoke voters to decide on potential CPA surcharge reduction
HOLYOKE — The big ticket item on this November’s ballot for Holyokers will be a question where voters will be asked to decide whether or not to support a reduction that would lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.
Holyoke Community Charter celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community Charter School highlighted and celebrated Latin culture and history when hosting a schoolwide workshop event with Roshays Latin Dance in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield Museums celebrate Oktoberfest at the Quadrangle
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums hosted its annual Oktoberfest on the Quadrangle on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event offered the opportunity for visitors to sample works from local and regional breweries and homebrewers.