Chicopee
Chicopee preparing to help residents affected by SNAP pause
CHICOPEE — With many Chicopee residents set to face challenges due to the temporary loss of SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1, the city and local partners are preparing to help those in need.
Western Mass. leaders create coalition to combat federal SNAP crisis
SPRINGFIELD — With a halt in federal funding for the supplemental nutritional assistance program leaving food insecure people scrambling to feed their themselves and their children, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Bishop Talbert Swan of the NAACP and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts have formed a coalition to keep the community fed.
Torres honored with Latino Excellence Award
CHICOPEE — Monica Torres, who is the Community and Special Projects liaison in the Mayor’s Office, was recently presented with the Latino Excellence Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, MBLLC, in Boston.
So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.
Candidates look to replace longtime city collector
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election less than a week away, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to Sandra Peret and Rajesh “Raj” Sanghvi, the two candidates for the city collector position.
Chicopee City Council Wards 2, 5 answer questions ahead of election
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election quickly approaching, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot. For the Ward 2 race, incumbent Shane Brooks will face challenger Joseph Breton. The Ward 5 race will see newcomers...
Refill Water Store opens first of its kind in area
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 8, the city of Chicopee officials, residents and members of the Refill Water Store gathered to celebrate the opening of the new storefront at 766 Unit B, Memorial Dr.
Chicopee City Council at-large challengers outline platforms
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council and School Committee candidates on the ballot.
Chicopee Halloween Spooktacular returns to Szot Park on Oct. 23
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will once again be rolling out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at Szot Park, 687 Front St.
Chicopee’s Ward 3 council candidates share goals ahead of election
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot.