Chicopee
Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for yarn bombing display
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 12, First Byte CEO and Fabric Artist Rosann Fleischauer installed a unique yarn bombing art display in front of City Hall.
Chicopee announces early voting for state primary location and times
CHICOPEE — With election season quickly approaching, Chicopee announced that the early voting location for the state primary will be at Chicopee City Hall Auditorium, 17 Springfield St.
Voters must make sure they are registered to vote in the primary by Aug. 24.
The Chicopee Braves scrimmage at Patriots preseason game
CHICOPEE — It is all young athletes’ dream to one day get the chance to play on a professional field in their respective sport. Luckily for many members of the Chicopee Braves 8u football team, they got the chance to live out that dream on Aug. 8.
Increased capacity at new food bank location
CHICOPEE — With the increased capacity of its new location on 25 Carew St. in Chicopee, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is better able to confront the 44% increase in food insecurity brought on by inflation and the end of coronavirus pandemic-era funds, according to Executive Director Andrew Morehouse.
City Council discusses approving multiple capital purchases
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau looked for the appropriation of 12 capital purchases totaling approximately $2.3 million in total funds for the City Council to approve.
Chicopee Police Department hosts National Night Out for 30th year
CHICOPEE — National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Second annual domino tournament receives upgrade after donation
CHICOPEE — For the second straight year, the Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lucy Wisnowski Park, 32 Chestnut St.
Chicopee police make a kid’s wish to become a cop come true
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau and the Chicopee Police Department were able to fulfill a dream for Make-A-Wish recipient Xander Padilla by swearing him in to be a cop for the day.
Chicopee Zoning Committee denies overlay district change after public speaks out
CHICOPEE — After hearing from multiple residents, the Zoning Committee denied a zone change for a Mill Conversion and Commercial Center Overlay.
Chicopee City Council approves funding for City Hall Phase 2 renovations
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau and the City Council hosted a special meeting on Aug. 1 to discuss funding for City Hall Phase 2 renovations.
