Chicopee

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,...

CHICOPEE — Chicopee has become the hub for food security now that the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has officially opened its doors at 25 Carew St.The new state-of-the-art facility serves not only as the Food Bank headquarters, but also the food...

CHICOPEE — To assist with the construction of a new teen center and support programming, the state Legislature provided a total of $120,000 in funds to the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee.On Dec. 5, state Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), state Rep. Shirley...

CHICOPEE — SkillBuilders Makerspace+, a creative and vocational day program for individuals with developmental disability or autism has officially opened in Chicopee. SkillBuilders is a part of ServiceNet, which is a nonprofit human service agency that provides...

CHICOPEE — Although it has been several months since Chicopee Comprehensive High School student Carter Janik won the gold medal in the SkillsUSA National Championship in the Advertising Design Division, recognition of his achievement continues. Janik...

CHICOPEE — Myriam Vega always had a passion for fashion, and with her new boutique, she is hoping to use that passion to empower and inspire women of all ages. Match Us Collection Boutique, Chicopee’s newest storefront, recently opened at 665 Prospect St....

CHICOPEE — Concerns about safety and security at the Chicopee Public Schools were raised during the Dec. 6 School Committee meeting, however, Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware assured that a plan on addressing these issues is in the works. The topic —...

CHICOPEE — A group of Chicopee firefighters received a Governor’s Citation for Meritorious Conduct during the 34th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards. The ceremony recognized 130 firefighters from 22 departments across the state. On Nov. 21, Gov. Maura...

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council hosted a tax classification hearing and set the rate for fiscal year 2024, during a Nov. 27 special meeting. Two of the Assessors, Victor Anop and Brian Suchy, shared a presentation. Anop said that for FY24, the council, the...