Chicopee

CHICOPEE — As budget cuts are being made to several services throughout the state, Chicopee is “thankful” that the cuts within the city are not big. In early January, Gov. Maura Healey announced $375 million in mid-year budget cuts. Mayor John Vieau...

CHICOPEE — Two transfers in the amount of $4.4 million and $3.1 million were taken from the city’s stabilization account for educational purposes and salary increases. The City Council unanimously approved the transfers during its Jan. 16 meeting.Ward 3...

CHICOPEE — Looking ahead at his next term, Mayor John Vieau shared his goals for the city of Chicopee. “One of my goals for 2024 is working together,” Vieau said. “I think it’s really important to work with the City Council, to work with...

CHICOPEE — Westcomm Regional Dispatch received the Patriotic Employer Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Westcomm Executive Director Erin Hastings explained that Westcomm was nominated for this award by...

CHICOPEE — Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie Elementary School were raised during the Dec. 20 School Committee meeting, however, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware assured that inspections were done and there is nothing to be...

CHICOPEE – A business that attracted people from around the region and from out of state to downtown Chicopee will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The Herbarium has been in business more than 40 years, supplying customers with herbal remedies and...

CHICOPEE — With the end of 2023 rapidly approaching, Reminder Publishing took a look back at some of the major storylines that helped shape Chicopee over the past year.What do you feel made the year memorable for the city of Chicopee? Let us know by sending a...

CHICOPEE — St. Stanislaus Cemetery hosted a Wreaths Across America wreath placement event and ceremony. With the help of St. Stanislaus parishioners, organizers procured exactly sponsored 400 wreaths that will be placed at loved ones’ resting places this...

CHICOPEE — During the final City Council meeting of 2023, departing members shared accomplishments, memories and gratitude for their time serving Chicopee. Ward 6 City Councilor Derek Dobosz, who decided not to run for reelection, described his six years on the...

CHICOPEE — The School Committee was scheduled to discuss pedestrian safety and safe walking routes as well as learn an update on the Bowie School playground and about whether or not the Department of Parks and Recreation should supervise the school playgrounds,...