Chicopee

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau presented Chicopee Police Sgts. Matthew Costa and Matthew Muldoon, and Officer Elli Rodriguez with certificates of appreciation for the work they did on two separate scam cases. Police Chief Patrick Major described the first event...

CHICOPEE — After ordering the Golf Commission and city auditor to discuss these expenses — revenue and status of being self supporting at the Chicopee Golf Course with the Finance Committee — the city received an update on Feb. 15.BackgroundAt the...

CHICOPEE — Recent efforts by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and U.S Sen. Edward Markey (D-Malden) have prompted Chicopee to look at their water service lines and cable lines. In December 2023, the EPA announced it would be significantly strengthening...

CHICOPEE — A new coffee shop called Exquisite Café is now open at 218 1/2 Exchange St.Owner Mario Deshazo, who will also have the help of his mother, Crystal Cedeno, who will work at the shop, is excited to officially welcome everyone to his...

CHICOPEE — The School Committee discussed an update on the Bowie Elementary School playground and the accessibility of all the public school playgrounds during its Feb. 7 meeting. Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie...

CHICOPEE — An art exhibition will be hosted at the Chicopee Public Library from Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. to March 28 to support and showcase the art and talents of Valentyna Pyrekova, who has recently come to the United States. Catholic Charities Agency Refugee...

CHICOPEE — With less than two months until St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is gearing up for the season and its 2024 Chicopee Colleen Contest. Applications are currently available and will be accepted until Feb....

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be crowning a new colleen and her court at the Coronation Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 4:30 p.m.The event will take place at Chicopee Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.Each...

CHICOPEE — With recent accidents happening between students and cars over the last year, the School Committee and City Council have began looking at plans to help protect pedestrians. At the Feb. 6 City Council Meeting, a council order was passed for the...

CHICOPEE — The City Council approved approximately $2.6 million for the Rivermills fill program during its Feb. 6 meeting. To assist with the redevelopment of the Facemate and Uniroyal sites, the city needs to implement a fill program. Planning Director Lee...