Chicopee
ChicopeeTV horror short film will debut at free event on Oct. 17
CHICOPEE — After partnering with the mayor’s office and the Chicopee Cultural Council to launch Singing Bridge Pictures with the goal of producing a short film each year, ChicopeeTV’s first project, “Vestiges,” is ready for audience members to view it.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland
AGAWAM — Teenagers from Chicopee, Springfield and Suffield who attend a Feeding Hills dance studio soon will be making a trip to Poland to perform before an international audience as members of a U.S. dance team.
WestMass ElderCare partners with Delaney’s for meal program
HOLYOKE — Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WestMass ElderCare’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites, in a partnership of local groups that began on Oct. 1.
Chicopee officially bans single use plastic bags for retail stores
CHICOPEE — After an Ordinance Committee meeting on Sept. 30 and a City Council meeting on Oct. 1, both groups voted favorable to enact a single use plastic bag ban for the city.
Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full Chicopee delegation in attendance.
Chicopee superintendent discusses priorities for school year
CHICOPEE — With the school year in full swing, Superintendent Marcus Ware presented his district priorities to the School Committee during its Sept. 18 meeting.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry gets ready to celebrate milestone
CHICOPEE — Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of their first meal served with a free event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarah Jane Park.
Cemetery Tours return to Wistariahurst Museum
HOLYOKE — Wistariahurst Museum is once again inviting the public to the Cemetery Tours at Forestdale on Oct. 12 for a peek past the cemetery gates and a view into Holyoke’s history in the fitting fall event.
Priority Urgent Care opens first Massachusetts branch in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 16, Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Priority Urgent Care at 1505 Memorial Dr.