Chicopee
Chicopee School Committee receives MCAS presentation
CHICOPEE — The School Committee learned about the districts MCAS results during its meeting on May 1.
Applicant continues process for potential mixed-use business on Grove Ave.
CHICOPEE — The Zoning Committee approved a zone change from Residential B to Business A for approximately 51,800 square feet to allow for a first-floor restaurant with residential uses on the upper floors at 22 Grove Ave. and 0 Grove St. This zone change will also...
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will make its return at the end of May.
Harmony House ready to open doors to provide support
CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts plans to open its doors at the end of May after years of obstacles.
Chicopee Comp legislative tour showcases Farm to School program
CHICOPEE — Local officials, as well as members of the Chicopee Public Schools district, took a tour at Chicopee Comprehensive High School to learn about its Farm to School Program on May 2.
Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing
SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...
Gov. Healey celebrates Arbor Day in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Stefanik School in Chicopee welcomed a special guest in Gov. Maura Healey on Arbor Day, who visited the school for a special announcement regarding the state’s new Cooling Corridors program in a celebration of Arbor Day.
Chicopee school budget continues to go through preliminary stages
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on April 24 to continue their discussion of the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee Mayor John Vieau joins Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
CHICOPEE — Recently the Mayors Innovation Project announced a new group of local leaders for the second annual Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety which included Mayor John Vieau. The program includes a partnership with AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth...
Chicopee begins search for Anna E. Barry School project OPM
CHICOPEE — The Anna Barry School Building Commission met on April 22 to discuss their request for service to Massachusetts School Building Authority and search timeline for an owner’s project manager. The MSBA recently approved the changes to the RFS submitted by...