Chicopee

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 4, 2025

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.

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State Rep. Shirley Arriaga ready for her second term in 2025

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

State Rep. Shirley Arriaga ready for her second term in 2025

State Rep. Shirley ArriagaReminder Publishing file photo CHICOPEE — With 2025 in full swing, state Rep. Shirley Arriaga (D-Chicopee) talked with Reminder Publishing to discuss her goals and priorities for her second term. Arriaga is a lifelong resident of Chicopee...

Mutt Rescue receives earmark to help dogs find new homes

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

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.

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Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 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.

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Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 22, 2025

Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care

Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.

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By Tyler Garnet | Jan 21, 2025

Chicopee Parade Committee to honor award recipients at President’s Dinner

CHICOPEE — The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Soto leaves Chicopee to pursue another endeavor

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 21, 2025

Soto leaves Chicopee to pursue another endeavor

CHICOPEE — Chloe Soto has served as the mayor’s communications and special projects director for close to three years but has decided it was time to take on a new adventure.

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By Tyler Garnet | Jan 14, 2025

Chicopee PD receive funding to focus on pedestrian and driver safety

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department announced that it has received $59,790 in grant funding to focus on distracted driving, impaired driving and pedestrian safety in the city.