Chicopee
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Duffy secures fourth term in the 5th Hampden District
State Rep. Patricia Duffy defeated challenger José R. Candelario Gonzalez in the 5th Hampden District, winning 78.8% of the vote.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Chicopee Education Association raises concerns about students assaulting teachers
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s City Hall auditorium was standing room only as educators and staff joined the Nov. 2 School Committee to express growing frustration and concern about the district’s lack of urgency in addressing serious safety issues.
Collins-Kalbaugh becomes Chicopee Fire Department’s first female deputy chief
CHICOPEE — Katie Collins-Kalbaugh is no stranger to making Chicopee history within the city’s Fire Department. On Oct. 20, when Collins-Kalbaugh was promoted from captain to deputy chief, she became the first woman to hold the role within the Chicopee Fire Department.
Duffy and Candelario Gonzalez face off in 5th Hampden District race
With early voting upon us and the Nov. 3 election around the corner, Reminder Publishing reached out to state Rep. Patricia Duffy and independent challenger Jose Candelario Gonzalez, candidates for the 5th Hampden district, to hear their platforms.
BusPatrol highlights its bus safety technology in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — As part of National Bus Safety Week, Chicopee and BusPatrol hosted a press conference on Oct. 23 to discuss their partnership, their mission to enforce student pedestrian safety and their new PSA campaign, “Safety is Shared.”
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.