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Fourth annual Back to School event returns to Chicopee Aug. 24

CHICOPEE — Faded Barber Lounge will once again be hosting its Back to School event on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rivers Park.


C3 Hispanic Heritage domino tournament returns Aug. 23

CHICOPEE — For the third straight year, the C3 Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1-7 p.m. at Wisnowski Park, 14 Spruce St.


Aurora’s Pizzeria gets visit from Dave Portnoy

Aurora’s Pizzeria gets visit from Dave Portnoy

CHICOPEE — Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, also known for his “One-Bite” pizza reviews, visited Aurora’s Pizzeria in Chicopee to try a slice.


SunRise Sweets brings delicious treats, uplifting messages to Chicopee

SunRise Sweets brings delicious treats, uplifting messages to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — SunRise Sweets officially opened its doors for business at 28 Center St., after a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5.


Chicopee’s National Night Out will take place on Aug. 6

Chicopee’s National Night Out will take place on Aug. 6

CHICOPEE — For its 31st year, Chicopee will host its rendition of National Night Out at Sarah Jane Park, 21 Vivian St., on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 5-9 p.m., with multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units scheduled to attend.


Chicopee to install bus violation detectors to improve student safety

Chicopee to install bus violation detectors to improve student safety

CHICOPEE — School buses in Chicopee will soon be equipped with violation detection monitoring systems on the school bus to enforce violations by a driver who fails to stop for a school bus when required to do so.


WESTCOMM officially opens new dispatch center

WESTCOMM officially opens new dispatch center

CHICOPEE — Elected officials, first responders and more gathered on July 14 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new regional emergency communications center at the old Salter College site at 645 Shawninigan Dr.


So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.


AJGA tournament returns to Chicopee

AJGA tournament returns to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — The American Junior Golf Association returned to the Chicopee Country Club for the seventh time for the FM Global Championship presented by the John D. Mineck Foundation.


Arriaga works toward four-day work week for Massachusetts

Arriaga works toward four-day work week for Massachusetts

CHICOPEE — State Rep. Shirley Arriaga is looking to implement a four-day work week in Massachusetts that will initially take place in the form of a pilot program.