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By | Nov 12, 2024

Chicopee City Council approves three resolutions to combat littering

CHICOPEE — During its Oct. 15 meeting, the City Council read and supported three different resolutions the help with littering in the city and the state.


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By | Nov 12, 2024

Chicopee City Council allocates funds to help with one vacant, one new position

CHICOPEE — During the Nov. 7 City Council meeting, the mayor’s orders included two separate appropriations, one to help with the Human Resources Department after its former director was terminated and another for an economic development director.


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March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25

By | Nov 11, 2024

March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25

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


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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.


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By | Nov 4, 2024

Chicopee uses housing development incentive program for ‘Red House’ project

CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Oct. 15, Mayor John Vieau discussed, and the City Council approved, entering a tax increment exemption agreement with RT Commercial LLC for the reuse of a property located at 22 Grove Ave.


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By | Nov 4, 2024

FunnyRaising Comedy Show to benefit Harmony House on Nov. 9

CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts, a home for the terminally ill located in Chicopee, will be the beneficiary of a “FunnyRaising Comedy Show,” presented by Jess Miller Comedy Shows.


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Chicopee honors Italian Heritage Month with flag raising

By | Nov 4, 2024

Chicopee honors Italian Heritage Month with flag raising

CHICOPEE — In its tradition of recognizing and honoring the different cultures that make up Chicopee and Massachusetts, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony on Oct. 28 to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.


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Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation

By | Oct 29, 2024

Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation

CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 16 it was announce that At-Large School Committee member Chester Szetela would be stepping down after serving on the committee since 2002.


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By | Oct 29, 2024

Chicopee PD looking for community’s help in preventing future crimes

CHICOPEE — Residents and businesses in Chicopee are invited to participate a new public-private crime mitigation and safety initiative put forth by the Chicopee Police Department.


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Chicopee FD celebrates two long awaited capital improvement project

By | Oct 29, 2024

Chicopee FD celebrates two long awaited capital improvement project

CHICOPEE — On Oct. 23, the Chicopee Fire Department invited Mayor John Vieau, the City Council and public safety officers to fire house No. 5 to celebrate two capital improvement projects.


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