Chicopee
McKinstry Farms in Chicopee to host giant Easter Eggstravaganza event
CHICOPEE — With Easter coming up, families will have the chance to hunt for eggs, meet the easter bunny, pet farm animals and more at McKinstry Farms on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter egg hunts will start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30...
Musician putting on benefit to give back to veterans
CHICOPEE — Otan Vargas, Trailer Trash and Black Cadillac will be performing at View Street Tavern, 92 View St., on Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m. to help raise money for the local veterans. There will be a $20 cover charge at the door and all the proceeds will be going...
Chicopee Student Advisory Council continues work on seal of community service
Duwayne Barker and Maria Fareti meet with the School Committee to discuss a seal of community service initiative.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — Chicopee students Duwayne Barker and Maria Fareti from the Student Advisory Council met...
Chicopee’s Colonial Café is open again with a new look
Staff and residents gathered for the grand reopening ceremony of The Colonial Café on Feb. 26.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — On Feb. 26, Mayor John Vieau and Colonial Café owners Vicki and Kenneth Cotton welcomed the city of Chicopee to the...
MSBA approves Anna E. Barry Elementary to enter into feasibility stage
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools received the OK from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to move forward into the next phase of its proposal for renovating or constructing a new building after an Feb. 28 vote. The MSBA and Chicopee Public Schools will...
Chicopee celebrates first Dominican Independence Day flag raising
Charina Rosado raises the Dominican Republican flag to honor their Independence Day on Feb. 27.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — On Feb. 27, Mayor John Vieau invited residents to join him to celebrate the anniversary of the Dominican Republic...
Julie Nails salon welcomed to Chicopee with ribbon cutting ceremony
Julie Naranjo cuts the ribbon for her place at 347 Chicopee St.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE – Julie Nails salon is now open for business at 347 Chicopee St. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, UV gel, acrylics, waxing and massages....
Father Bill Tourigny decides to retire while ‘on a high note’
CHICOPEE — After almost 44 years of continuous service, Fr. Bill Tourigny will retire from full-time duties and enjoy time with his family. Tourigny will officially retire from his full-time duties on March 1 but added, “I may be retiring but there is...
Chicopee discusses financials of municipal golf course
CHICOPEE — After ordering the Golf Commission and city auditor to discuss these expenses — revenue and status of being self supporting at the Chicopee Golf Course with the Finance Committee — the city received an update on Feb. 15.BackgroundAt the...
Chicopee police officers recognized for helping scammed residents
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau presented Chicopee Police Sgts. Matthew Costa and Matthew Muldoon, and Officer Elli Rodriguez with certificates of appreciation for the work they did on two separate scam cases. Police Chief Patrick Major described the first event...
