Chicopee
Chicopee School Committee hears updates to student supports services
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser provided a few updates before the school year begins during the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14.
Chicopee City Council approves funds for 165 Front St. security upgrades
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau discussed two appropriations to the building department special account to allow for emergency demolition/emergency security.
Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic
SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.
Debate proves contentious as Gomez, Brown vie for Senate seat
SPRINGFIELD — Both City Councilor Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez were on the receiving end of accusations slung back and forth at Focus Springfield’s Hampden District state Senate debate on Aug. 15.
Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Indian Independence Day
CHICOPEE — The community and members of the Indian culture gathered on Aug. 14 at City Hall Plaza to celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and cultural pride with the raising of the Indian Flag.
25th Anniversary Ken O’Neill Golf Marathon taking place on Aug. 26 in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Monday, Aug. 26, the 25th Anniversary of the Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon will take place at the Chicopee Country Club, 1290 Burnett Rd.
Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for yarn bombing display
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 12, First Byte CEO and Fabric Artist Rosann Fleischauer installed a unique yarn bombing art display in front of City Hall.
Chicopee announces early voting for state primary location and times
CHICOPEE — With election season quickly approaching, Chicopee announced that the early voting location for the state primary will be at Chicopee City Hall Auditorium, 17 Springfield St.
Voters must make sure they are registered to vote in the primary by Aug. 24.
The Chicopee Braves scrimmage at Patriots preseason game
CHICOPEE — It is all young athletes’ dream to one day get the chance to play on a professional field in their respective sport. Luckily for many members of the Chicopee Braves 8u football team, they got the chance to live out that dream on Aug. 8.
Increased capacity at new food bank location
CHICOPEE — With the increased capacity of its new location on 25 Carew St. in Chicopee, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is better able to confront the 44% increase in food insecurity brought on by inflation and the end of coronavirus pandemic-era funds, according to Executive Director Andrew Morehouse.
