Chicopee
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee picks colleen, court Feb. 24
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be crowning a new colleen and her court at the Coronation Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 4:30 p.m.The event will take place at Chicopee Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.Each...
Chicopee School Committee talks about ADA compliance of each school playground
CHICOPEE — The School Committee discussed an update on the Bowie Elementary School playground and the accessibility of all the public school playgrounds during its Feb. 7 meeting. Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie...
Art of Ukrainian refugee to be displayed at Chicopee Public Library
CHICOPEE — An art exhibition will be hosted at the Chicopee Public Library from Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. to March 28 to support and showcase the art and talents of Valentyna Pyrekova, who has recently come to the United States. Catholic Charities Agency Refugee...
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee accepting colleen applications
CHICOPEE — With less than two months until St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is gearing up for the season and its 2024 Chicopee Colleen Contest. Applications are currently available and will be accepted until Feb....
Uniroyal, Facemate property in Chicopee receives funds for future development
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved approximately $2.6 million for the Rivermills fill program during its Feb. 6 meeting. To assist with the redevelopment of the Facemate and Uniroyal sites, the city needs to implement a fill program. Planning Director Lee...
Former Chicopee central library building receives ARPA funds for revitalization
CHICOPEE — The former central library project received its final source on funding after the American Rescue Plan Act Committee approved a $3.2 million proposal at its Feb. 6 meeting. After meeting with the City Council to receive most of the funding for the...
School Committee, City Council working on pedestrian safety near schools
CHICOPEE — With recent accidents happening between students and cars over the last year, the School Committee and City Council have began looking at plans to help protect pedestrians. At the Feb. 6 City Council Meeting, a council order was passed for the...
Chicopee Parade Committee honors 2024 president and VIP’s
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club on Feb. 3. Special guests of honor included 2024 President Meghan Balakier, Parade Marshal, Fr. William Tourigny, Woods...
Abbey Brook restoration and revitalization project is underway
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 6, state and local officials took a tour around phase one of the Abbey Brook restoration project to see the progress of phase one of the project. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Fish and...
Chicopee’s Fruit Fair named a Massachusetts Sustainable Business of the Year
CHICOPEE — Fruit Fair Supermarket was recognized as one of the Massachusetts Sustainable Businesses of the Year. Each year the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts seeks to recognize and celebrate the work of local businesses that embody the mission...