Chicopee
Julie Nails salon welcomed to Chicopee with ribbon cutting ceremony
Julie Naranjo cuts the ribbon for her place at 347 Chicopee St.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE – Julie Nails salon is now open for business at 347 Chicopee St. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, UV gel, acrylics, waxing and massages....
Father Bill Tourigny decides to retire while ‘on a high note’
CHICOPEE — After almost 44 years of continuous service, Fr. Bill Tourigny will retire from full-time duties and enjoy time with his family. Tourigny will officially retire from his full-time duties on March 1 but added, “I may be retiring but there is...
Chicopee discusses financials of municipal golf course
CHICOPEE — After ordering the Golf Commission and city auditor to discuss these expenses — revenue and status of being self supporting at the Chicopee Golf Course with the Finance Committee — the city received an update on Feb. 15.BackgroundAt the...
Chicopee police officers recognized for helping scammed residents
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau presented Chicopee Police Sgts. Matthew Costa and Matthew Muldoon, and Officer Elli Rodriguez with certificates of appreciation for the work they did on two separate scam cases. Police Chief Patrick Major described the first event...
Chicopee working to identify potential lead in service lines sheathed cables
CHICOPEE — Recent efforts by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and U.S Sen. Edward Markey (D-Malden) have prompted Chicopee to look at their water service lines and cable lines. In December 2023, the EPA announced it would be significantly strengthening...
Exquisite Café opened its doors in downtown Chicopee Feb. 12
CHICOPEE — A new coffee shop called Exquisite Café is now open at 218 1/2 Exchange St.Owner Mario Deshazo, who will also have the help of his mother, Crystal Cedeno, who will work at the shop, is excited to officially welcome everyone to his...
Chicopee School Committee talks about ADA compliance of each school playground
CHICOPEE — The School Committee discussed an update on the Bowie Elementary School playground and the accessibility of all the public school playgrounds during its Feb. 7 meeting. Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie...
Art of Ukrainian refugee to be displayed at Chicopee Public Library
CHICOPEE — An art exhibition will be hosted at the Chicopee Public Library from Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. to March 28 to support and showcase the art and talents of Valentyna Pyrekova, who has recently come to the United States. Catholic Charities Agency Refugee...
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee accepting colleen applications
CHICOPEE — With less than two months until St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is gearing up for the season and its 2024 Chicopee Colleen Contest. Applications are currently available and will be accepted until Feb....
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee picks colleen, court Feb. 24
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be crowning a new colleen and her court at the Coronation Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 4:30 p.m.The event will take place at Chicopee Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.Each...