Chicopee
Chicopee shows support for Paint Stewardship bill
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 16, the council approved a resolution that shows the city’s support for Paint Stewardship Legislation.
Chicopee Police Department participating in Blue Envelope Project
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department announced its participation in the Blue Envelope Project. Police Officer Travis Odiorne said the project was put together to help people with autism and give them a little more awareness of what to expect during a traffic...
Chicopee School Committee focuses on discipline rates
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on April 17, the committee received a presentation from Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser about the current discipline rates in the district. The topic was requested by School Committee...
Cornhole event to support Michael J. Dias Foundation
CHICOPEE — On May 5, supporters will challenge each other in the Second Annual Cinco de Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for the Michael J. Dias Foundation. “The funds raised from the cornhole fundraiser will directly support the Michael J. Dias Foundation’s...
Chicopee Public Library celebrates 20th anniversary
CHICOPEE — The Emily L. Partyka Central Library celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 9.
Chicopee Public schools continues work on FY25 budget
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on April 10 to continue discussing the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee utilizing opioid settlement funds to educate youth
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 2, Mayor John Vieau presented a motion to transfer $481,634 to the Law Special Revenue Account for Opioid Settlements. Although the motion was to transfer funds into a specialized account, Vieau said that the goal...
Chicopee City Council approves purchase of jets skis for enhanced water recovery
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved two of the mayor’s order at its April 2 Meeting that will allow for the purchase of jet skis and related equipment to be used in water search and rescue.
Chicopee superintendent provides entry plan findings
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware presented the findings of his Entry Plan at the April 3 School Committee meeting. One of the topics that Ware talked about was the enrollment rates in Chicopee schools. He said, “Our district, like...
World Autism Day celebrated by Sunshine Village in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — World Autism Day was recognized on April 2 as Sunshine Village hosted an interactive experience for the community to check out at City Hall.
