Chicopee

Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety

By Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2025

Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety

CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.

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Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site

By Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2025

Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Chicopee Public Schools, Colliers Project Leaders and Caolo and Bieniek Associates, hosted a neighborhood meeting on April 24 to update residents on the ongoing school building feasibility study regarding the Anna E. Barry Elementary School construction project.

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Chicopee hosts inaugural Parkinson’s Awareness Month flag-raising

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2025

Chicopee hosts inaugural Parkinson’s Awareness Month flag-raising

CHICOPEE — With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Chicopee hosted a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on April 11.

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Chicopee Fire Department receives safety education grants

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2025

Chicopee Fire Department receives safety education grants

CHICOPEE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Chicopee, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.

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Yummy Asian Cuisine celebrates grand opening

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2025

Yummy Asian Cuisine celebrates grand opening

CHICOPEE — Owner Vicky Chen and her staff hosted a grand opening of Yummy Asian Cuisine at 108 West St. on April 16, introducing her second location to the Chicopee community.

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Chicopee educators bring contract fight to School Committee

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2025

Chicopee educators bring contract fight to School Committee

CHICOPEE — On April 16, dissatisfaction with their contract negotiations forced members of the Chicopee Education Association and supporters to rally at City Hall before then participating in public comment at the School Committee meeting that night.

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Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes

SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield have joined forces with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to continue pushing a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.

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ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.

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Club Tiger After School and Preschool center opens

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 17, 2025

Club Tiger After School and Preschool center opens

CHICOPEE — Families in Chicopee and the surrounding neighborhoods will have a new place to drop off their children after the grand opening of Club Tiger After School and Preschool by Master Lee officially opened at 116 School St.

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Chicopee gearing up for clean sweep 2025 on May 3

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 17, 2025

Chicopee gearing up for clean sweep 2025 on May 3

CHICOPEE — Chicopee is getting ready to roll up its sleeves for a morning of civic pride and community cleanup during the annual Clean Sweep event, set for Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Now in its fifth year, the event continues to grow, fueled by a shared mission to beautify the city and strengthen neighborhood spirit.