HOLYOKE — On Tuesday, Jan. 28, voters will be asked if they want to continue the practice of electing the city treasurer or approve a city charter change to make the position appointed, rather than elected.
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department announced that it has received $59,790 in grant funding to focus on distracted driving, impaired driving and pedestrian safety in the city.
CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 7 City Council meeting, the council discussed a favorable Rules Committee report regarding adopting a proposed recall provision for an elected official.
The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee and Holyoke have already begun planning for the 2025 season.
HOLYOKE — After being offered the job following a public interview session, former Springfield Police Capt. Brian Keenan was officially named the next Holyoke police chief during a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 7.
SOUTHWICK — The principals of Pioneer Valley Trading Co., the recreational cannabis store working through the permitting process to open in town, made their first appearance in front of the Planning Board on Jan. 7 and they were “excited to get it going.”