Chicopee
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.
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.
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.
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.
ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services
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.
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.
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.
Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice slots
CHICOPEE — With the school year in its final few months, the Chicopee Public Schools administration and School Committee have begun to discuss School Choice seats for the 2025-26 school year.
Food Bank of Western Mass. receives federal funding cut
CHICOPEE — Recently the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received notice of its first federal funding cut this year which was that the United States Department of Agriculture canceled some food deliveries to the Food Bank through August, amounting to approximately $440,000 worth of food.
The Good Dog Spot donates to Foundation for TJO Animals
CHICOPEE — The Good Dog Spot Inc., a local dog daycare and boarding center, made a check and supply donation to The Foundation for TJO Animals from the donations they collected in December 2024.
