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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’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.


Chicopee City Hall access plan changes with renovations

Chicopee City Hall access plan changes with renovations

CHICOPEE — Chicopee announced the beginning of construction on the second phase of improvements to Chicopee City Hall and City Hall Annex are set to begin and construction activities will cause for a temporary access plan.


Holyoke, Chicopee get ready to name their respective colleen

Holyoke, Chicopee get ready to name their respective colleen

With about a month to go until St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Holyoke, Chicopee and Holyoke will both be hosting events where they will name a colleen and court to represent their city.


Wingstop officially opens its next location in Chicopee

Wingstop officially opens its next location in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 to officially welcome Wingstop so its community.


Chicopee adopts situation table program to aid at-risk individuals

CHICOPEE — Chicopee and the Situation Table team is set to host a two-day training session for those interested. The training will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicopee Police Department, 110 Church St.


Chicopee City Council disputes security funds for SilverBrick Mills

CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the council discussed an appropriation of $60,000 from the Stabilization Fund to the Building Special Account for Emergency Demolition/Emergency Security account.


Mutt Rescue receives earmark to help dogs find new homes

Mutt Rescue receives earmark to help dogs find new homes

CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., received a legislative earmark to assist with its mission of rescuing dogs and helping them find their next home.


Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.