Chicopee
Lending Libros Project installs another free library in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 18, the Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program celebrated the newest Lending Libros Little Free Library at Stephens Street Playground located at 29 Stephens St.
Partnerships to expand access to mental health resources in Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley
Central Pioneer Valley Public Health District, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley Health Departments announced its commercial partnership with CredibleMind.
Chicopee, Holyoke awarded funds for affordable preschool access
The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that 30 school districts, including Holyoke and Chicopee, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.
Holyoke, Chicopee share preliminary election results
Holyoke and Chicopee both hosted their respective preliminary elections on Sept. 16 to narrow down certain races ahead of the November election.
Belcher School awarded $100,000 for HVAC upgrades
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 16, state Sen. Jake Oliveira presented Belcher Elementary School with a ceremonial check of $100,000 to celebrate funds secured for HVAC upgrades at the school.
Chicopee comes together at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
CHICOPEE — Chicopee police officers and firefighters, EMTs, state and city officials, employees and community members gathered on the morning of Sept. 11 at the Public Safety Complex to remember and honor all those who sacrificed and lost their lives after the tragedies that took place 24 years ago.
Chicopee School Committee receives updates on capital projects, improvements
CHICOPEE — During the Sept. 3 School Committee meeting, Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates on current projects, ongoing facility improvements and capital improvement priorities.
Chicopee City Council to put quarterly tax payment question on November ballot
CHICOPEE — During the Sept. 2 City Council meeting, the council approved adding a non-binding question to the Nov. 4 municipal ballot that would gather feedback on potentially implementing a quarterly tax payment system instead of the biannual system that is currently used.
Chicopee to unveil new community hub on Sept. 13
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s new community hub, The Hub at Market Square, will be opening its doors on Saturday, Sept. 13, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at 31 Springfield St.
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to host Designer Purse Bingo
CHICOPEE — For the second year in a row, the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.
