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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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Mayor, School Committee mourns the loss of ‘Chet’ Szetela

By | Jan 23, 2026

Mayor, School Committee mourns the loss of ‘Chet’ Szetela

CHICOPEE — Public officials and offices across Chicopee mourned the loss of Chester “Chet” Szetela, a longtime School Committee member and pillar of the Chicopee community who passed away on Jan. 12 at 88 years old.


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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.


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Vieau looks to keep Chicopee affordable; highlights other goals for next term

By | Jan 16, 2026

Vieau looks to keep Chicopee affordable; highlights other goals for next term

CHICOPEE — Heading into his fourth term, Mayor John Vieau shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Chicopee in a sitdown with Reminder Publishing.


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Chicopee swears in Eric Watson as acting police chief

By | Jan 14, 2026

Chicopee swears in Eric Watson as acting police chief

Deputy Police Chief Eric Watson was sworn in as acting police chief of the Chicopee Police Department during a ceremony on Jan. 14. The appointment comes after former Police Chief Patrick Major retired earlier this month.


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Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

By | Jan 9, 2026

Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.


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Chicopee receives grant to advance infrastructure work at Uniroyal site

By | Jan 8, 2026

Chicopee receives grant to advance infrastructure work at Uniroyal site

CHICOPEE — At its Jan. 6 meeting, the City Council accepted a $450,000 grant to support the necessary infrastructure improvements associated with the redevelopment of the former Uniroyal property.


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Melha Shriners present ‘Comfort Kits’ to Chicopee first responders

By | Jan 7, 2026

Melha Shriners present ‘Comfort Kits’ to Chicopee first responders

CHICOPEE — The Melha Shriners along with area Masons presented a special donation to Chicopee First Responders on Dec. 17 at Chicopee Fire Department Station #3 located at 96 Cabot St.


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