Chicopee
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.