Chicopee
Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative
SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
Chicopee preliminary FY25 school budget continues to be discussed
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget Subcommittee met again on May 20 to continue its discussion on the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee residents see plans for fixing ‘dangerous crash areas’
CHICOPEE — On May 22, Chicopee and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a public information session to show their proposed design improvements at Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue.
Chicopee Ordinance Committee goes over banning plastic bags
CHICOPEE — After the City Council approved sending a proposed plastic bag ban to the Ordinance Subcommittee on April 2, the group discussed the matter during its meeting on May 14.
Abbey Brook Revitalization project in Chicopee receives additional funds
CHICOPEE — During the May 21 City Council meeting, Chief of Staff Michael Pise announced an additional $50,000 grant award from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration’s, Department of Fish and Game to support phase one of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project.
Chicopee School Committee receives updates on HVAC projects
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on May 15, Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates on HVAC projects.
Chicopee Boys and Girls Club continues renovations
CHICOPEE — The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee announced a $3 million capital campaign to construct a 4,500-square-foot new building at 580 Meadow St. for a new teen center.
DPW Committee hosts meeting to discuss residents’ complaints
CHICOPEE — On May 14, the DPW Committee met with the Building Department and the Board of Health director to discuss problem properties in the city that have issues that need to be addressed.
Chicopee to begin hosting monthly cleanup events in May
CHICOPEE — Starting on Thursday, May 23, Chicopee will begin its Clean City Initiative by hosting monthly cleanup events in different areas of the city through September.
Chicopee teachers speak out over concerns for their safety
CHICOPEE — The School Committee meeting on May 15 was standing room only as faculty from Chicopee Public Schools used the public comment portion of the meeting to express their concerns with the way students are acting.
