Chicopee
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Anna Barry Building Commission meets with potential OPM
CHICOPEE — Members from the Anna Barry School Building Commission met with two potential Owner’s Project Managers during its meeting on May 29.
Chicopee Memorial Day ceremony honors heroes with ceremony
CHICOPEE — Residents, veterans, local politicians, elected officials and gold star families gathered at American Legion Post 275 on May 27 to recognize and remember those that risked their lives for the United States.
Fruit Fair in Chicopee hosts event to highlight rooftop greenhouse project
CHICOPEE — Fruit Fair Supermarket, located at 398 Front St, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its rooftop greenhouse project on May 31.
Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative
SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
Chicopee preliminary FY25 school budget continues to be discussed
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget Subcommittee met again on May 20 to continue its discussion on the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee residents see plans for fixing ‘dangerous crash areas’
CHICOPEE — On May 22, Chicopee and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a public information session to show their proposed design improvements at Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue.
Chicopee Ordinance Committee goes over banning plastic bags
CHICOPEE — After the City Council approved sending a proposed plastic bag ban to the Ordinance Subcommittee on April 2, the group discussed the matter during its meeting on May 14.
Abbey Brook Revitalization project in Chicopee receives additional funds
CHICOPEE — During the May 21 City Council meeting, Chief of Staff Michael Pise announced an additional $50,000 grant award from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration’s, Department of Fish and Game to support phase one of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project.
Chicopee School Committee receives updates on HVAC projects
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on May 15, Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates on HVAC projects.