Chicopee

Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 18, 2026

Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief

CHICOPEE — For the first time since 2019, Chicopee will have a new fire chief after former Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Cross was sworn into the position on June 16.

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Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 17, 2026

Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief

CHICOPEE — Several days after Mayor John Vieau submitted his recommended fiscal year 2027 budget, the City Council unanimously approved a pair of mayor’s orders, including one that provides relief to Chicopee taxpayers, during its June 16 meeting.

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State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 15, 2026

State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s fiber infrastructure just got a much-needed boost thanks to some state funding.

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Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.

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Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 8, 2026

Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

CHICOPEE — A proposed order that Zoom participation would be only allowed for illness and emergencies at City Council meetings was voted down after a lengthy discussion during the June 2 meeting.

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Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 8, 2026

Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

CHICOPEE — Representatives from Silo Electric, Uriel Renewables and other stakeholders hosted a public meeting on June 4 to discuss plans for a new battery storage facility located at 425 Meadow St. that is set to begin operating in July.

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Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026

Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one

CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.

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Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026

Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27

CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.

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Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.