Chicopee
Chicopee City Council approves funding for Anna Barry School project
CHICOPEE — The Anna E. Barry Elementary School project can officially move forward after the City Council voted 12-1 to approve the necessary bond funding at its Oct. 14 meeting.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions
State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.
Chicopee once again does not adopt PROTECT Act policy
CHICOPEE — For the second straight meeting, the Chicopee School Committee has not adopted the PROTECT Act policy
Chicopee’s SPOOKtacular comes to Sarah Jane Park later this month
CHICOPEE — With spooky season officially upon us, Chicopee will once again roll out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween SPOOKtacular event on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Sarah Jane Sherman Park at 21 Vivian St.
Chicopee business owner talks about effects of theft
CHICOPEE — Chicopee business owner Raj Sanghvi is looking for Massachusetts to either get stricter laws or for people to be more fearful of stealing.
Chicopee celebrated at the Big E
CHICOPEE — The Big E honored Chicopee with its annual “Salute to Chicopee Day” celebration on Sept. 29.
STRM: Driscoll talks policy, courthouse and more
EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more.
Velis secures $50,000 for Chicopee American Legion and veterans organizations
CHICOPEE — A $50,000 earmark will bolster the Chicopee American Legion Post 452 and its facilities thanks to state Sen. John Velis’s efforts.
Barry School project endorsed by Chicopee School Committee; funding awaits City Council vote
CHICOPEE — Funding for the Anna E. Barry Elementary School project currently awaits City Council approval, but the School Committee recently backed the project.
Holyoke School Committee adopts PROTECT Act; Chicopee’s policy fails
Holyoke now has a new policy in case any law enforcement agent attempts to make a civil arrest at schools, but Chicopee’s policy did not pass the School Committee. On Aug. 5, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law the PROTECT Act, which, in part, amended MGL Chapter 71 and...