Chicopee
Residents, City Council discuss ‘controversial’ proposed truck stop
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Nov. 19, multiple residents wearing a “Stop the Truck Stop” sticker used the public comment portion of the meeting to speak against a proposed truck stop that has already been voted against once.
Vacant Chicopee School Committee seat filled after close vote
CHICOPEE — On Nov. 18, members of the City Council and School Committee selected Mark McCarthy to fill a vacant at-large School Committee seat at a joint meeting.
Chicopee partners with Lorraine’s food pantry for citywide food drive
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee announced a citywide food drive in partnership with Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 650 Memorial Dr.
Puerto Rican community celebrates heritage during, after flag raising
CHICOPEE — On Nov. 14, Chicopee residents, business owners and state officials came together to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month with a flag-raising ceremony followed by a celebration across the street at Market Square.
Chicopee gathers to honor Veterans Day with multiple observances
CHICOPEE — City leaders and the veteran community honored Veterans Day with an annual ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza on Nov. 11.
Record rates of food assistance needed, state grants seek to help
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem across the country, and Western Massachusetts is no different. According to an annual report from the Greater Boston Food Bank, 2023 saw 48% of people in Hampden County facing food insecurity. The same was true for 37% of Hampshire County residents.
Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee unveils new teen center
CHICOPEE — The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 1 to showcase their new teen center, Haven, which means a place of safety.
Chicopee sets FY25 rate at tax classification hearing
CHICOPEE — On Nov. 4, the City Council hosted a tax classification hearing to set the tax rate for fiscal year 2025, during a special meeting.
Area clerks reveal results following Nov. 5 election
With the election results in, Reminder Publishing connected with cities and towns represented in The Herald to see how their votes broke down.
Two vacant mill sites receive project updates in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — During the Zoning Committee meeting on Oct. 30, the agenda featured two separate projects that involved two separate vacant mill sites in the city.