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By | Jun 25, 2026

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.


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Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

By | Jun 25, 2026

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.


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Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief

By | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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