Chicopee
Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Chicopee City Council approves door-to-door sale ordinance to prevent scams
CHICOPEE — During its May 6 meeting, the City Council approved a new city ordinance that creates rules for door-to-door sales, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from scammers.
IQ Ink and Embroidery opens new location on North Chicopee St.
CHICOPEE — IQ Ink and Embroidery hosted a grand opening on May 2 to introduce the community to its new space at 35 North Chicopee St., on the third floor above The Good Dog Spot.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.
Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety
CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.
Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Chicopee Public Schools, Colliers Project Leaders and Caolo and Bieniek Associates, hosted a neighborhood meeting on April 24 to update residents on the ongoing school building feasibility study regarding the Anna E. Barry Elementary School construction project.
Chicopee hosts inaugural Parkinson’s Awareness Month flag-raising
CHICOPEE — With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Chicopee hosted a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on April 11.
Chicopee Fire Department receives safety education grants
CHICOPEE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Chicopee, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.
Yummy Asian Cuisine celebrates grand opening
CHICOPEE — Owner Vicky Chen and her staff hosted a grand opening of Yummy Asian Cuisine at 108 West St. on April 16, introducing her second location to the Chicopee community.
Chicopee educators bring contract fight to School Committee
CHICOPEE — On April 16, dissatisfaction with their contract negotiations forced members of the Chicopee Education Association and supporters to rally at City Hall before then participating in public comment at the School Committee meeting that night.
