Chicopee
The Center Alternative Cooperative officially opens in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — The city hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Center Alternate Cooperative, 264 Exchange St., which aims to be an apothecary, local goods, event and education center focused on whole health and wellness.
Center Fresh Farmers Market thrives at Chestnut Street location
CHICOPEE — Center Fresh Farmers Market has returned to Chicopee Center for another year but this time at Lucy Wisniowski Memorial Park, 32 Chestnut St.
Fareti wins Vincent Falardeau award for talent on and off the field
CHICOPEE — Maria Fareti from Chicopee was awarded the Vincent Falardeau award, which is a scholarship award for the best track athlete in Western Massachusetts.
City Council endorses Envision Our Chicopee: 2040
CHICOPEE — After Planning Director Lee Pouliot presented Envision Our Chicopee: 2040 during a special meeting on July 17, the City Council voted to endorse the plan.
AJGA tournament returns to Chicopee for sixth year
CHICOPEE — The American Junior Golf Association returned to the Chicopee Country Club for the sixth time for the FM Global Championship presented by the John D. Mineck Foundation.
Two Chicopee schools given reports after observations
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the School Committee at its July 10 meeting to discuss an update regarding things going on within her office and the district.
Chicopee PD kicks off fundraising campaign to help Christmas wish lists
CHICOPEE — As we reach the halfway point of the year, it is never too early to think about Christmas. The Chicopee Police Department and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield joined forces on July 9 to begin collect donations for the annual “Shop With A Cop” program.
14-unit condominium approved to be built at 105 East St.
CHICOPEE — After meeting with the Zoning Committee and receiving approval by the City Council, a 14-unit condominium has been approved to be built at 105 East St.
Eos Foundation shares report of Chicopee schools serving breakfast
CHICOPEE — The Eos Foundation recently released its 2023-2024 study on the state of breakfast at Massachusetts’ high-poverty schools, Ending Hunger in Our Classrooms: Expanding After the Bell Breakfast to fuel student learning.
Chicopee FY25 budget gets approved with multiple increases
CHICOPEE — After hosting three separate days of budget hearings with different department heads on June 20, 25 and 27, the City Council approved the mayor’s fiscal year 2025 budget.