Chicopee
Vieau shares his goals for next term as mayor of Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Looking ahead at his next term, Mayor John Vieau shared his goals for the city of Chicopee. “One of my goals for 2024 is working together,” Vieau said. “I think it’s really important to work with the City Council, to work...
Westcomm Regional Dispatch receives Patriotic Employer Award
CHICOPEE — Westcomm Regional Dispatch received the Patriotic Employer Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Westcomm Executive Director Erin Hastings explained that Westcomm was nominated for this award...
Bowie Elementary playground becomes ADA compliant
CHICOPEE — Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie Elementary School were raised during the Dec. 20 School Committee meeting, however, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware assured that inspections were done and there is nothing to...
Downtown Chicopee anchor store is closing after 40-plus years
CHICOPEE – A business that attracted people from around the region and from out of state to downtown Chicopee will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The Herbarium has been in business more than 40 years, supplying customers with herbal remedies...
St. Stanislaus hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
CHICOPEE — St. Stanislaus Cemetery hosted a Wreaths Across America wreath placement event and ceremony. With the help of St. Stanislaus parishioners, organizers procured exactly sponsored 400 wreaths that will be placed at loved ones’ resting places...
City of Chicopee 2023: a look back at the past year
CHICOPEE — With the end of 2023 rapidly approaching, Reminder Publishing took a look back at some of the major storylines that helped shape Chicopee over the past year.What do you feel made the year memorable for the city of Chicopee? Let us know by sending a...
Chicopee City Council recognizes departing members
CHICOPEE — During the final City Council meeting of 2023, departing members shared accomplishments, memories and gratitude for their time serving Chicopee. Ward 6 City Councilor Derek Dobosz, who decided not to run for reelection, described his six years on...
Snowstorms cause leaking roofs at seven Chicopee schools
CHICOPEE — The School Committee was scheduled to discuss pedestrian safety and safe walking routes as well as learn an update on the Bowie School playground and about whether or not the Department of Parks and Recreation should supervise the school...
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts officially opens in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Chicopee has become the hub for food security now that the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has officially opened its doors at 25 Carew St.The new state-of-the-art facility serves not only as the Food Bank headquarters, but also the food...
Legislature provides funds for Chicopee Boys and Girls Club construction, programs
CHICOPEE — To assist with the construction of a new teen center and support programming, the state Legislature provided a total of $120,000 in funds to the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee.On Dec. 5, state Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), state Rep. Shirley...