Chicopee

Gov. Healey celebrates Arbor Day in Chicopee

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2024

Gov. Healey celebrates Arbor Day in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — Stefanik School in Chicopee welcomed a special guest in Gov. Maura Healey on Arbor Day, who visited the school for a special announcement regarding the state’s new Cooling Corridors program in a celebration of Arbor Day.

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Chicopee school budget continues to go through preliminary stages

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2024

Chicopee school budget continues to go through preliminary stages

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on April 24 to continue their discussion of the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget.

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By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2024

Chicopee Mayor John Vieau joins Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

CHICOPEE — Recently the Mayors Innovation Project announced a new group of local leaders for the second annual Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety which included Mayor John Vieau. The program includes a partnership with AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth...

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2024

Chicopee begins search for Anna E. Barry School project OPM

CHICOPEE — The Anna Barry School Building Commission met on April 22 to discuss their request for service to Massachusetts School Building Authority and search timeline for an owner’s project manager. The MSBA recently approved the changes to the RFS submitted by...

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2024

Petros’ new owner looks to continue making restaurant a staple in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 25 to celebrate Petros’ new owner Justin Mahar alongside his mother Robin, who both look to keep the popular restaurant a staple in the city. Mahar said it meant the world to him to see...

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.