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Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program

By | Feb 25, 2026

Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program

CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.


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City Council approves funding for new golf course walk-in cooler after much debate

By | Feb 20, 2026

City Council approves funding for new golf course walk-in cooler after much debate

CHICOPEE — A mayor’s order totaling $69,250 for a new walk-in cooler and a permanent pad for the freezer at the Chicopee Country Club golf course sparked much debate during the Feb. 17 City Council meeting.


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Chicopee unveils state-of-the-art technology at Real Time Information Center

By | Feb 19, 2026

Chicopee unveils state-of-the-art technology at Real Time Information Center

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department, with support from the mayor’s office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a press conference on Feb. 18 to introduce the department’s Real Time Information Center.


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Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook

By | Feb 16, 2026

Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook

CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.


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Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee prepares to name its next colleen

By | Feb 11, 2026

Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee prepares to name its next colleen

CHICOPEE — In less than two weeks, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Chicopee will name its next colleen to represent the city at the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.


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Chicopee honors Black History Month with flag raising ceremony

By | Feb 9, 2026

Chicopee honors Black History Month with flag raising ceremony

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Cultural Council hosted its fourth annual Black History Month ceremony on Feb. 6, which included performances, a panel of speakers and a flag raising ceremony.


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Chicopee discusses snow removal efforts despite short-staffed DPW

By | Feb 5, 2026

Chicopee discusses snow removal efforts despite short-staffed DPW

CHICOPEE — On Feb. 3, the Chicopee City Council discussed employee vacancies in the Department of Public Works while also applauding the department’s continued efforts in dealing with the recent snowstorm.


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Chicopee’s Office of Community Development begins public engagement process for CDBG grant

By | Feb 2, 2026

Chicopee’s Office of Community Development begins public engagement process for CDBG grant

CHICOPEE — The Office of Community Development recently hosted a public hearing on Jan. 27 for the public to give their input on community needs in preparation for the Community Development Action Plan, which will cover July 1, 2026 to June. 30, 2027.


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Neal announces federal funding for nitrogen removal project

By | Jan 28, 2026

Neal announces federal funding for nitrogen removal project

CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited Chicopee on Jan. 28 to announce funding he helped secure to support phase two of the city’s nitrogen removal project at the wastewater treatment plant.


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