Chicopee

Chicopee City Council approves citywide instant messaging program funds

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 25, 2025

Chicopee City Council approves citywide instant messaging program funds

CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 18 City Council meeting, the council approved funding for a citywide instant messaging program that could be used during a potential crisis or to alert the entire city.

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By Tyler Garnet | Feb 18, 2025

Volunteers needed for Envision Our Chicopee

CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, the council approved an order to establish an Envision Our Chicopee: 2040 implementation committee to oversee the implementation of the items delineated in the comprehensive plan and conduct activities as described in the action plan.

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Chicopee observes Black History Month with flag raising

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 18, 2025

Chicopee observes Black History Month with flag raising

CHICOPEE — Even on the rainy and snowy morning, many gathered in Chicopee City Hall to observe Black History Month with a flag raising ceremony on Feb. 13.

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Chicopee School Committee discusses time change and potential repairs

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025

Chicopee School Committee discusses time change and potential repairs

CHICOPEE — At the Feb. 5 School Committee meeting, the committee discussed a potential time change for its regular meetings going forward and the Massachusetts School Building Authority accelerated repair program.

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By Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025

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.

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Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for ninth year

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025

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.

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Chicopee City Hall access plan changes with renovations

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025

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.

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Holyoke, Chicopee get ready to name their respective colleen

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025

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.