Chicopee

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By Marc St. Onge | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.

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Chicopee Schools’ finance director discusses preliminary FY27 losses

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 23, 2026

Chicopee Schools’ finance director discusses preliminary FY27 losses

CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools’ Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee during its March 18 meeting to give a preliminary presentation about the fiscal year 2027 school budget.

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Chicopee receives funding for phase 2 of Abbey Brook revitalization project

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 20, 2026

Chicopee receives funding for phase 2 of Abbey Brook revitalization project

CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a $250,000 free cash appropriation for phase 2 of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project, which aims to restore and improve the entire Abbey Brook corridor.

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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.

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RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 16, 2026

RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep

CHICOPEE — Elected officials gathered on March 16 at the Council on Aging at RiverMills Center to present a $50,000 earmark check for infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the building.

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Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 13, 2026

Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.

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Nonna’s Village brings endless possibilities of fun to Chicopee

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 9, 2026

Nonna’s Village brings endless possibilities of fun to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — Nonna’s Village hosted a grand opening event on March 6 to introduce its multi-recreation business to the community at 84-86 Main St.

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Healey makes campaign stop in Chicopee to announce future plans

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 9, 2026

Healey makes campaign stop in Chicopee to announce future plans

CHICOPEE — Gov. Maura Healey made a stop in Chicopee on March 7 to meet with local leaders and residents as part of her campaign stops in Western Massachusetts and across the state.

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Anna E. Barry school project moves into next phase after MSBA approval

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 6, 2026

Anna E. Barry school project moves into next phase after MSBA approval

CHICOPEE — The Anna E Barry Elementary School project officially moves to the schematic design phase after the Massachusetts School Building Authority met on Feb. 25.

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Collaborative coalition launches effort to tackle community inequities

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 4, 2026

Collaborative coalition launches effort to tackle community inequities

CHICOPEE — Advancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos community coalition hosted a launch event on Feb. 27 to introduce their organization and its goals to bring residents, organizations and local leaders together to help improve health and advance equity in Chicopee.