Chicopee
Style and Grace Hair Studio introduces new location to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee and Style and Grace Hair Studio hosted a ribbon cutting to introduce its new location at 104 Lauzier Terr.
Laplante and Company hosts May 22 ribbon cutting
CHICOPEE — Laplante and Company LLC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22 to celebrate the grand opening of its new office at 342 Front St.
RiverMills Senior Center unveils Veteran’s Hallway
CHICOPEE — Memorial Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country’s freedom. Chicopee observed that concept on May 23 with the Harvey Lafleur Veteran’s Hallway dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony inside the RiverMills Senior Center.
WIC opens new location in Chicopee’s Willimansett area
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 20 to showcase its new Women, Infants and Children program location in Chicopee at 254 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee educators seek end to workplace violence
CHICOPEE — For the second consecutive year, Chicopee educators spoke out during public comment at the May 21 School Committee meeting, sharing stories of students being physically abusive toward teachers.
Chicopee’s Bowe School celebrates its 100th birthday
CHICOPEE — Administration, city officials, teachers, alumni and students gathered in the Bowe School gymnasium on May 15 to celebrate its 100th birthday.
Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Chicopee City Council approves door-to-door sale ordinance to prevent scams
CHICOPEE — During its May 6 meeting, the City Council approved a new city ordinance that creates rules for door-to-door sales, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from scammers.
IQ Ink and Embroidery opens new location on North Chicopee St.
CHICOPEE — IQ Ink and Embroidery hosted a grand opening on May 2 to introduce the community to its new space at 35 North Chicopee St., on the third floor above The Good Dog Spot.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.