Chicopee
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 efforts...
Chicopee Public Library celebrates 20th anniversary
CHICOPEE — The Emily L. Partyka Central Library celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 9.
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.
Chicopee utilizing opioid settlement funds to educate youth
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 2, Mayor John Vieau presented a motion to transfer $481,634 to the Law Special Revenue Account for Opioid Settlements. Although the motion was to transfer funds into a specialized account, Vieau said that the goal is...
Chicopee City Council approves purchase of jets skis for enhanced water recovery
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved two of the mayor’s order at its April 2 Meeting that will allow for the purchase of jet skis and related equipment to be used in water search and rescue.
Chicopee superintendent provides entry plan findings
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware presented the findings of his Entry Plan at the April 3 School Committee meeting. One of the topics that Ware talked about was the enrollment rates in Chicopee schools. He said, “Our district, like...
World Autism Day celebrated by Sunshine Village in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — World Autism Day was recognized on April 2 as Sunshine Village hosted an interactive experience for the community to check out at City Hall.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen gets ready for two events
CHICOPEE — On Friday, April 26, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry is hosting its sixth annual quarter auction at the Elks Club, 431 Granby Rd. The doors open at 6 p.m., with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. Admission costs $5 and the entry fee gets you one auction...
Chicopee schools share preliminary FY25 budget
The Chicopee School Finance and Budget subcommittee met on March 27 to discuss the preliminary FY25 budget.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on March 27 to discuss the...
Chicopee City Council discusses banning plastic bags
The Chicopee City Council discusses a plastic bag ban during its April 2 meeting.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 2, members discussed a motion that would get rid of plastic check-out bags including...