Chicopee
Chicopee Schools’ finance director discusses preliminary FY27 losses
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools’ Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee during its March 18 meeting to give a preliminary presentation about the fiscal year 2027 school budget.
Chicopee receives funding for phase 2 of Abbey Brook revitalization project
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a $250,000 free cash appropriation for phase 2 of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project, which aims to restore and improve the entire Abbey Brook corridor.
Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep
CHICOPEE — Elected officials gathered on March 16 at the Council on Aging at RiverMills Center to present a $50,000 earmark check for infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the building.
Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
Nonna’s Village brings endless possibilities of fun to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Nonna’s Village hosted a grand opening event on March 6 to introduce its multi-recreation business to the community at 84-86 Main St.
Healey makes campaign stop in Chicopee to announce future plans
CHICOPEE — Gov. Maura Healey made a stop in Chicopee on March 7 to meet with local leaders and residents as part of her campaign stops in Western Massachusetts and across the state.
Anna E. Barry school project moves into next phase after MSBA approval
CHICOPEE — The Anna E Barry Elementary School project officially moves to the schematic design phase after the Massachusetts School Building Authority met on Feb. 25.
Collaborative coalition launches effort to tackle community inequities
CHICOPEE — Advancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos community coalition hosted a launch event on Feb. 27 to introduce their organization and its goals to bring residents, organizations and local leaders together to help improve health and advance equity in Chicopee.
Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program
CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.