Chicopee
Chicopee uses housing development incentive program for ‘Red House’ project
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Oct. 15, Mayor John Vieau discussed, and the City Council approved, entering a tax increment exemption agreement with RT Commercial LLC for the reuse of a property located at 22 Grove Ave.
FunnyRaising Comedy Show to benefit Harmony House on Nov. 9
CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts, a home for the terminally ill located in Chicopee, will be the beneficiary of a “FunnyRaising Comedy Show,” presented by Jess Miller Comedy Shows.
Chicopee honors Italian Heritage Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — In its tradition of recognizing and honoring the different cultures that make up Chicopee and Massachusetts, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony on Oct. 28 to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.
Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 16 it was announce that At-Large School Committee member Chester Szetela would be stepping down after serving on the committee since 2002.
Chicopee PD looking for community’s help in preventing future crimes
CHICOPEE — Residents and businesses in Chicopee are invited to participate a new public-private crime mitigation and safety initiative put forth by the Chicopee Police Department.
Chicopee FD celebrates two long awaited capital improvement project
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 23, the Chicopee Fire Department invited Mayor John Vieau, the City Council and public safety officers to fire house No. 5 to celebrate two capital improvement projects.
Chicopee raises flag to honor Polish Heritage Month
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 17, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony to honor Polish Heritage Month to continue its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and celebrating the cultural tapestry of its residents.
Mayor John Vieau, city and state officials, students from St. Stanislaus School and residents gathered to celebrate and support the Polish heritage.
Chicopee recognizes volunteers involved in back-to-school event
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 16, Chicopee hosted recognition ceremony at the City Hall Auditorium to honor the community leaders who generously provided free haircuts, braiding, hairstyling and manicures to local students at the third annual back-to-school event hosted on Aug. 25 at Rivers Park.
Chicopee hoists flag to raise breast cancer awareness
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 11, many gathered in Chicopee to experience the Breast Cancer Awareness flag raising ceremony and show their support.
New monument installation to commemorate Franco-American
CHICOPEE — French heritage will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m., with the dedication of a new monument. The rain date will be Sunday, Nov. 3.
