by Rich J. Wirth | Feb 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Marking a decade of championing the city’s culture, tastes, and traditions, It’s West Springfield Inc., a local nonprofit celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will host a “Marketplace Emporium” as this year’s edition of WinterFest.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The former central library project received its final source on funding after the American Rescue Plan Act Committee approved a $3.2 million proposal at its Feb. 6 meeting. After meeting with the City Council to receive most of the funding for the...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — With recent accidents happening between students and cars over the last year, the School Committee and City Council have began looking at plans to help protect pedestrians. At the Feb. 6 City Council Meeting, a council order was passed for the...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved approximately $2.6 million for the Rivermills fill program during its Feb. 6 meeting. To assist with the redevelopment of the Facemate and Uniroyal sites, the city needs to implement a fill program. Planning Director Lee...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 6, state and local officials took a tour around phase one of the Abbey Brook restoration project to see the progress of phase one of the project. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Fish and Game...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club on Feb. 3. Special guests of honor included 2024 President Meghan Balakier, Parade Marshal, Fr. William Tourigny, Woods Award...
