Chicopee
Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland
AGAWAM — Teenagers from Chicopee, Springfield and Suffield who attend a Feeding Hills dance studio soon will be making a trip to Poland to perform before an international audience as members of a U.S. dance team.
WestMass ElderCare partners with Delaney’s for meal program
HOLYOKE — Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WestMass ElderCare’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites, in a partnership of local groups that began on Oct. 1.
Chicopee officially bans single use plastic bags for retail stores
CHICOPEE — After an Ordinance Committee meeting on Sept. 30 and a City Council meeting on Oct. 1, both groups voted favorable to enact a single use plastic bag ban for the city.
Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full Chicopee delegation in attendance.
Chicopee superintendent discusses priorities for school year
CHICOPEE — With the school year in full swing, Superintendent Marcus Ware presented his district priorities to the School Committee during its Sept. 18 meeting.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry gets ready to celebrate milestone
CHICOPEE — Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of their first meal served with a free event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarah Jane Park.
Cemetery Tours return to Wistariahurst Museum
HOLYOKE — Wistariahurst Museum is once again inviting the public to the Cemetery Tours at Forestdale on Oct. 12 for a peek past the cemetery gates and a view into Holyoke’s history in the fitting fall event.
Priority Urgent Care opens first Massachusetts branch in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 16, Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Priority Urgent Care at 1505 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee officially welcomes back ValleyBike Share
CHICOPEE — After the regional ValleyBike Share Program was officially welcomed back into the region on Aug. 12 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pulaski Park in Northampton, Chicopee officially welcomed back the ValleyBike Share program to the city with a ribbon cutting ceremony and e-bike demonstration on Sept. 16.
Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for Gyro Express
CHICOPEE — After having its grand opening on Aug. 27, Chicopee officially welcomed Gyro Express to the community on Sept. 17 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.