Chicopee
Chicopee Boys and Girls Club teen center project receives funding help
CHICOPEE — The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee’s teen center project received some financial help after receiving $1.5 million in lower-cost financing for Haven, the new teen center at 508 Meadow St.
‘Will Bike 4 Food’ returns to raise money for Food Bank of Western Mass.
The 14th annual Will Bike 4 Food charity bike race and afterparty will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22 to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Ware receives superintendent evaluation report from Chicopee School Committee
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14, Ward 5 School Committee member Grace Schofield read the ratings and comments that the School Committee provided for Superintendent Marcus Ware.
Chicopee commemorates Overdose Awareness Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 28, Chicopee honored overdose awareness month by raising a flag and show their support in the global campaign to end overdose.
Mental Health Association headquarters officially opens in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 13, Mental Health Association officially moved its headquarters to Chicopee with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to host first designer bag bingo
CHICOPEE — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee will host a night filled with bingo at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.
Chicopee School Committee hears updates to student supports services
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser provided a few updates before the school year begins during the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14.
Chicopee City Council approves funds for 165 Front St. security upgrades
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau discussed two appropriations to the building department special account to allow for emergency demolition/emergency security.
Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic
SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.
Debate proves contentious as Gomez, Brown vie for Senate seat
SPRINGFIELD — Both City Councilor Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez were on the receiving end of accusations slung back and forth at Focus Springfield’s Hampden District state Senate debate on Aug. 15.
