Chicopee
Chicopee City Hall access plan changes with renovations
CHICOPEE — Chicopee announced the beginning of construction on the second phase of improvements to Chicopee City Hall and City Hall Annex are set to begin and construction activities will cause for a temporary access plan.
Holyoke, Chicopee get ready to name their respective colleen
With about a month to go until St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Holyoke, Chicopee and Holyoke will both be hosting events where they will name a colleen and court to represent their city.
Wingstop officially opens its next location in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 to officially welcome Wingstop so its community.
Chicopee adopts situation table program to aid at-risk individuals
CHICOPEE — Chicopee and the Situation Table team is set to host a two-day training session for those interested. The training will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicopee Police Department, 110 Church St.
Chicopee City Council disputes security funds for SilverBrick Mills
CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the council discussed an appropriation of $60,000 from the Stabilization Fund to the Building Special Account for Emergency Demolition/Emergency Security account.
State Rep. Shirley Arriaga ready for her second term in 2025
State Rep. Shirley ArriagaReminder Publishing file photo CHICOPEE — With 2025 in full swing, state Rep. Shirley Arriaga (D-Chicopee) talked with Reminder Publishing to discuss her goals and priorities for her second term. Arriaga is a lifelong resident of Chicopee...
Mutt Rescue receives earmark to help dogs find new homes
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., received a legislative earmark to assist with its mission of rescuing dogs and helping them find their next home.
Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.
Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care
Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
Chicopee Parade Committee to honor award recipients at President’s Dinner
CHICOPEE — The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
