Chicopee
Harms nominated for MIAA Distinguished Service Award
CHICOPEE — Chicopee High School Guidance Counselor and coach Melissa Harms was nominated for the Massachusetts Women In Athletics Distinguished Service award. Every year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Women in Leadership Committee...
Chicopee Committee discusses more local control over school budget
CHICOPEE — The Committee of the Whole discussed adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, an act increasing local control over the annual school budget, during its May 6 meeting.
Chicopee PD receives grant to help with opioid crisis
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.
Gomez named Legislator of the Year by MOVA
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) was honored by The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance with a legislator of the year award.
Chicopee School Committee receives MCAS presentation
CHICOPEE — The School Committee learned about the districts MCAS results during its meeting on May 1.
Applicant continues process for potential mixed-use business on Grove Ave.
CHICOPEE — The Zoning Committee approved a zone change from Residential B to Business A for approximately 51,800 square feet to allow for a first-floor restaurant with residential uses on the upper floors at 22 Grove Ave. and 0 Grove St. This zone change will also...
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will make its return at the end of May.
Harmony House ready to open doors to provide support
CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts plans to open its doors at the end of May after years of obstacles.
Chicopee Comp legislative tour showcases Farm to School program
CHICOPEE — Local officials, as well as members of the Chicopee Public Schools district, took a tour at Chicopee Comprehensive High School to learn about its Farm to School Program on May 2.
Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing
SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...
