Chicopee
Szot Park receives federal grant to assist with master plan improvements
CHICOPEE — Improvements to Szot Park will begin soon after the City Council approved a $1 million grant and bond authorization at its Oct. 20 meeting.
Chicopee Chamber spotlights manufacturing sector during ‘Made in Chicopee Tour’
CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual “Made in Chicopee Tour” on Oct. 16 to spotlight the city’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Chicopee Boys and Girls Club Cruiser to bring the organization on the go
CHICOPEE — The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee unveiled a new club cruiser to bring fun activities to kids who can’t attend events at its 580 Meadow St. facility.
Chicopee City Council approves funding for Anna Barry School project
CHICOPEE — The Anna E. Barry Elementary School project can officially move forward after the City Council voted 12-1 to approve the necessary bond funding at its Oct. 14 meeting.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions
State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.
Chicopee once again does not adopt PROTECT Act policy
CHICOPEE — For the second straight meeting, the Chicopee School Committee has not adopted the PROTECT Act policy
Chicopee’s SPOOKtacular comes to Sarah Jane Park later this month
CHICOPEE — With spooky season officially upon us, Chicopee will once again roll out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween SPOOKtacular event on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Sarah Jane Sherman Park at 21 Vivian St.
Chicopee business owner talks about effects of theft
CHICOPEE — Chicopee business owner Raj Sanghvi is looking for Massachusetts to either get stricter laws or for people to be more fearful of stealing.
Chicopee celebrated at the Big E
CHICOPEE — The Big E honored Chicopee with its annual “Salute to Chicopee Day” celebration on Sept. 29.
STRM: Driscoll talks policy, courthouse and more
EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more.