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Mental Health Association headquarters officially opens in Chicopee

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 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.


Chicopee City Council approves funds for 165 Front St. security upgrades

CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau discussed two appropriations to the building department special account to allow for emergency demolition/emergency security.


Debate proves contentious as Gomez, Brown vie for Senate seat

SPRINGFIELD — Both City Councilor Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez were on the receiving end of accusations slung back and forth at Focus Springfield’s Hampden District state Senate debate on Aug. 15.


Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Indian Independence Day

Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Indian Independence Day

CHICOPEE — The community and members of the Indian culture gathered on Aug. 14 at City Hall Plaza to celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and cultural pride with the raising of the Indian Flag.


25th Anniversary Ken O’Neill Golf Marathon taking place on Aug. 26 in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — On Monday, Aug. 26, the 25th Anniversary of the Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon will take place at the Chicopee Country Club, 1290 Burnett Rd.


Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for yarn bombing display

Chicopee hosts ribbon cutting for yarn bombing display

CHICOPEE — On Aug. 12, First Byte CEO and Fabric Artist Rosann Fleischauer installed a unique yarn bombing art display in front of City Hall.


Chicopee announces early voting for state primary location and times

CHICOPEE — With election season quickly approaching, Chicopee announced that the early voting location for the state primary will be at Chicopee City Hall Auditorium, 17 Springfield St.
Voters must make sure they are registered to vote in the primary by Aug. 24.