Chicopee
Chicopee City Council advocates for decreased energy costs
CHICOPEE — During the March 4 City Council meeting, City Councilors Mary Beth Pniak-Costello and Susan Goff proposed that a letter be sent to the state delegation support the request from lawmakers to have state utility regulators investigate skyrocketing energy costs including Eversource.
Chicopee hosts open house for three city projects
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 27, the Planning Department hosted an open house for the public to give them an opportunity to learn about current city projects and provide input to help complete these critical plans.
Elms hosts eighth annual Black Experience Summit
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 21, Elms College hosted the eighth Annual Black Experience Summit, co-sponsored with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield and YWCA of Western Massachusetts.
Chicopee Public Schools improvement projects get prioritized
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 19 School Committee meeting, Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine met with the School Committee to give an update on the school facilities and maintenance.
Chicopee City Council approves citywide instant messaging program funds
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 18 City Council meeting, the council approved funding for a citywide instant messaging program that could be used during a potential crisis or to alert the entire city.
Volunteers needed for Envision Our Chicopee
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, the council approved an order to establish an Envision Our Chicopee: 2040 implementation committee to oversee the implementation of the items delineated in the comprehensive plan and conduct activities as described in the action plan.
Chicopee observes Black History Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — Even on the rainy and snowy morning, many gathered in Chicopee City Hall to observe Black History Month with a flag raising ceremony on Feb. 13.
Chicopee School Committee discusses time change and potential repairs
CHICOPEE — At the Feb. 5 School Committee meeting, the committee discussed a potential time change for its regular meetings going forward and the Massachusetts School Building Authority accelerated repair program.
Safe Streets For All grant money to be used in Chicopee after delay
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, Planning and Development Department Director Lee Pouliot sent a communication to update the community on the Safe Streets For All grant that was awarded to Chicopee nearly two years ago.
Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for ninth year
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the ninth annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
