Chicopee
Chicopee celebrates Juneteenth with flag raising
CHICOPEE — Due to the weather, elected officials and community members gathered inside the City Hall auditorium on June 18 to take part in a Juneteenth celebration and flag raising.
Officials speak out against Job Corps pause
CHICOPEE — Before Westover Job Corps graduation on June 17, state Sen. Jake Oliveira as well as state Reps. Shirley Arriaga and Brian Ashe hosted a press conference outside Berchmans Hall at Elms College to address the Trump administration’s attempt to close the Westover Job Corps Center and nearly 100 similar programs across the country.
Dangerous Chicopee intersection receives earmark for improvements
CHICOPEE — On June 16, local and state officials gathered as Mayor John Vieau and state Sen. Adam Gomez announced a $100,000 state grant that the senator’s office has secured to kickstart a safety improvement project at the intersection of Chicopee Street and McKinstry Avenue.
Chicopee School Committee approves $133 million budget
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $133.8 million fiscal year 2026 school budget during its June 18 meeting, an increase of $5.1 million from FY25.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...
Chicopee educators, city host final bargaining session before summer break
CHICOPEE — On June 10, the Chicopee Education Association and Chicopee Public Schools Negotiation Subcommittee met for the 10th and final bargaining session of this school year.
Chicopee celebrates Portuguese Heritage Month with flag raising
Mayor John Vieau reads a proclamation to recognize Portuguese Heritage Month in the city of Chicopee.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — In one of the more well-attended flag raisings of the year, members of the community and local government...
Chicopee announces launch of Project Lifesaver
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Hampden Country Sheriff’s Department, hosted a press conference on June 11 to discuss a vital new program, Project Lifesaver.
Chicopee Pride Festival returning for fifth year on June 14
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Queer Consortium announced two events to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.
Chicopee approves 600 residential unit project
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a special permit and waivers for a proposal that includes adding up to 600 new residential apartments at the former Cabotville Mill building and outbuildings on Front Street.