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Chicopee Parade Committee announces award recipients for 2025

By | Dec 10, 2024

Chicopee Parade Committee announces award recipients for 2025

CHICOPEE — With St. Patrick’s Day approaching before we know it, Chicopee Parade Committee President Kathy Sliwa announced multiple award recipients for the 2025 parade season on Dec. 3.


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Chicopee hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

By | Dec 10, 2024

Chicopee hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

CHICOPEE — Chicopee kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Dec. 6 on the City Hall Campus.


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By | Dec 10, 2024

Holiday Bazaar Spreads Christmas cheer in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — The holiday season is here, and with it comes the third annual Holiday Bazaar hosted by the congregation of the Faith United Methodist Church. This bazaar will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 191 Montcalm St.


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By | Dec 10, 2024

Chicopee schools request $8 million for multiple capital improvements

CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Dec. 4, the committee approved sending a request for $8.3 million to the city for seven capital improvement priorities recommended by Finance and Budget subcommittees.


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By | Dec 10, 2024

Chicopee working on advancing Police Department technology

CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Dec. 3, Mayor John Vieau and Police Chief Patrick Major discussed several items and appropriations to upgrade the technology at the Police Department.


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By | Dec 3, 2024

Local business owner and mom runs 45th marathon

CHICOPEE — When Diana Varypatakis started running 41 years ago, she never imagined that she would run one marathon, never mind 45 marathons. But that’s the amazing milestone she recently accomplished.


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By | Dec 3, 2024

Beloved auto shop closes, owner thanks community

CHICOPEE — After 32 years of business, Don Roy’s Auto Body & Appearance Center Inc. has closed its doors and its owners have moved onto a new chapter in their lives.


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Chicopee honors Diabetes Awareness Month with flag raising

By | Dec 3, 2024

Chicopee honors Diabetes Awareness Month with flag raising

CHICOPEE — For the first time in Chicopee, the city joined together to raise a flag to commemorate Diabetes Awareness Month.
This event goal was to shed light on the impact of diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions across the nation.


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By | Dec 3, 2024

Herald communities get ready to kick off Christmas season

With Thanksgiving in the past, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley get ready to host their respective tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations.


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Local and state officials join the March for the Food Bank

By | Dec 3, 2024

Local and state officials join the March for the Food Bank

For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte took place on Nov. 25 and 26, to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.


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