Sen. Gomez on his experience, earning re-eelection
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez is facing an opponent in this year’s race for the Senate Hampden District seat, Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.
Chicopee Police Department hosts National Night Out for 30th year
CHICOPEE — National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Nonprofit awarded grant for veteran financial literacy
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action is one of seven organizations recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the state for their veterans’ financial literacy program.
Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade returns Aug. 17
SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 islands lie in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia to Turks and Caicos, the cultures and traditions of the people there are varied. Each year, those who have come to call Springfield home can get a taste of the Caribbean with the Springfield Carribean Carnival Parade.
Second annual domino tournament receives upgrade after donation
CHICOPEE — For the second straight year, the Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lucy Wisnowski Park, 32 Chestnut St.
Chicopee police make a kid’s wish to become a cop come true
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau and the Chicopee Police Department were able to fulfill a dream for Make-A-Wish recipient Xander Padilla by swearing him in to be a cop for the day.