Chicopee
‘Gyro Express’ offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
CHICOPEE — Gyro Express had a grand opening on Aug. 27 to officially welcome their brand-new takeout restaurant at 345B Chicopee St.
Chicopee City Council approves two School Department projects
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Sept. 5, the council approved two separate appropriations totaling nearly $2 million for repairs to the Chicopee Comprehensive High School retention area and retaining wall.
Chicopee hosts hydrocephalus flag raising event to raise awareness
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 4, the city of Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony to bring awareness to hydrocephalus, a neurological condition that affects people of all ages.
Chicopee Boys and Girls Club teen center project receives funding help
CHICOPEE — The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee’s teen center project received some financial help after receiving $1.5 million in lower-cost financing for Haven, the new teen center at 508 Meadow St.
‘Will Bike 4 Food’ returns to raise money for Food Bank of Western Mass.
The 14th annual Will Bike 4 Food charity bike race and afterparty will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22 to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Ware receives superintendent evaluation report from Chicopee School Committee
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14, Ward 5 School Committee member Grace Schofield read the ratings and comments that the School Committee provided for Superintendent Marcus Ware.
Chicopee commemorates Overdose Awareness Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 28, Chicopee honored overdose awareness month by raising a flag and show their support in the global campaign to end overdose.
Mental Health Association headquarters officially opens in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Aug. 13, Mental Health Association officially moved its headquarters to Chicopee with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to host first designer bag bingo
CHICOPEE — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee will host a night filled with bingo at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.
Chicopee School Committee hears updates to student supports services
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser provided a few updates before the school year begins during the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14.
