Chicopee

Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’

By Chris Maza | Apr 23, 2024

Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’

Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

HCS Head Start receives MA FRESH grant funding

The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grant funding was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. One of the recipients included Holyoke...

Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Sri Lankas’ culture

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Sri Lankas’ culture

CHICOPEE — In a celebration of Sri Lanka heritage and culture, the city hosted a flag raising ceremony on April 19 to celebrate their Independence Day and New Year.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

Chicopee receives grants from Cultural Council

CHICOPEE — During the City Council Meeting on April 16, Mayor John Vieau discussed four different grants that the city received from the Chicopee Cultural Council. Vieau added that the dates and times of all the future events will be released in the coming months...

Chicopee shows support for Paint Stewardship bill

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

Chicopee shows support for Paint Stewardship bill

CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 16, the council approved a resolution that shows the city’s support for Paint Stewardship Legislation.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

Chicopee Police Department participating in Blue Envelope Project

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department announced its participation in the Blue Envelope Project. Police Officer Travis Odiorne said the project was put together to help people with autism and give them a little more awareness of what to expect during a traffic...

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024

Chicopee School Committee focuses on discipline rates

CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on April 17, the committee received a presentation from Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser about the current discipline rates in the district. The topic was requested by School Committee...

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 23, 2024

Cornhole event to support Michael J. Dias Foundation

CHICOPEE — On May 5, supporters will challenge each other in the Second Annual Cinco de Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for the Michael J. Dias Foundation. “The funds raised from the cornhole fundraiser will directly support the Michael J. Dias Foundation’s...

Chicopee Public Library celebrates 20th anniversary

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 16, 2024

Chicopee Public Library celebrates 20th anniversary

CHICOPEE — The Emily L. Partyka Central Library celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 9.

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Chicopee Public schools continues work on FY25 budget

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 16, 2024

Chicopee Public schools continues work on FY25 budget

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on April 10 to continue discussing the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.