Chicopee
Chicopee City Council approves bond authorization for water main replacement at roundabout project
CHICOPEE — The roundabout project at the intersection of Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue will include another facet after the City Council approved the authorization of a $1.2 million bond to replace water utility infrastructure at the project’s site.
Chicopee’s National Night Out arrives at new location
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s 32nd annual National Night event on Aug. 10 at Szot Park featured hundreds of vendors and plenty of residents despite the new location.
Divalicious brings expansive hair salon services to downtown Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will have a new place offering various hair care services after Divalicious Beauty Salon, located at 45 Perkins St., hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony on Aug. 7 to celebrate its arrival to the city.
Chicopee and Holyoke prepare for back-to-school events
Chicopee and Holyoke are both preparing for their respective back-to-school events featuring free backpacks, services and supplies for students attending the gatherings.
For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
Senior residents celebrate free internet service at Dom Polski apartments
CHICOPEE — Dom Narodowy Polski apartment residents were joined on Aug. 5 by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, local officials and other representatives to celebrate free broadband upgrades at the senior housing property.
Vieau announces new chief HR officer; Chicopee City Council tables appointment until further scrutiny
CHICOPEE — Chicopee is on the verge of a new chief human resources officer after Mayor John Vieau announced the appointment of Bianca Janeczek at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting.
Residents, staff express concerns about school decisions
CHICOPEE — Staff members and parents spoke at public input during the June 17 School Committee meeting to express their concerns about recent terminations, hirings and turnover in Chicopee Public Schools.
Chicopee resident to compete in ‘Super Bowl of Safety’
CHICOPEE — Chicopee-based LTL Class A XPO driver Rich Sweeney is preparing to compete in the Super Bowl, but not the one that takes place in February.
Chicopee Farmers Market returns on Aug. 19 after one-year hiatus
CHICOPEE — After taking a year off, Center Fresh Farmers Market is returning to Chicopee for a shortened schedule at The Hub at Market Square on 31 Springfield St.