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Comedy night fundraiser to honor Ashton Conroy, support Blood Cancer United

By | May 7, 2026

Comedy night fundraiser to honor Ashton Conroy, support Blood Cancer United

CHICOPEE — A night of laughter, love and purpose is set to take place at the Chicopee Elks Lodge, 431 Granby Rd, on Saturday, May 16, as FunnyRaising Comedy Shows is partnering with Crystal Conroy and Ashton’s Army for a comedy night fundraiser.


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Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry receives check to combat food insecurity

By | May 5, 2026

Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry receives check to combat food insecurity

CHICOPEE — In the midst of rampant food insecurity across the country, including here locally, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry received a boost to help fight that very issue. On May 4, the organization accepted a $50,000 earmark from the state to augment its mission.


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Rivers Park baseball field re-dedicated in honor of Dan Dulchinos

By | May 4, 2026

Rivers Park baseball field re-dedicated in honor of Dan Dulchinos

CHICOPEE — Officials, residents, family and current and past baseball players gathered in Chicopee on April 30 to re-dedicate the Rivers Park baseball field in honor of Dan Dulchinos, recognizing his impact on and off the diamond.


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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.


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Wicked Twist food truck brings southern style food to Chicopee

By | Apr 27, 2026

Wicked Twist food truck brings southern style food to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — A long vacant space in Chicopee is getting a fresh and flavorful new start with the opening of Wicked Twist, a food truck area dedicated to breathing new life into the area through its southern-style cuisine.


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Chicopee man faces child exploitation charges

By | Apr 23, 2026

Chicopee man faces child exploitation charges

CHICOPEE — A Chicopee man was arraigned on multiple charges following a child exploitation investigation that multiple state agencies collaborated on.


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After pushing himself backward, veteran moves forward with new wheelchair

By | Apr 22, 2026

After pushing himself backward, veteran moves forward with new wheelchair

CHICOPEE — U.S. Army veteran Brian Dett will once again have an easier time moving around Chicopee after he was gifted a motorized scooter on April 21, thanks to a collaborative effort that included Robert Charland, better known as Bob “The Bike Man.”


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Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27

By | Apr 21, 2026

Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools School Committee approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 15 meeting.


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Chicopee Fire Department announces upgrades to enhance emergency response services

By | Apr 16, 2026

Chicopee Fire Department announces upgrades to enhance emergency response services

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Fire Department hosted a press conference with the mayor’s office on April 14 to announce a major upgrade to its emergency medical response capabilities through a new Emergency First Response certification.


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