Chicopee
Chicopee PD receive funding to focus on pedestrian and driver safety
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department announced that it has received $59,790 in grant funding to focus on distracted driving, impaired driving and pedestrian safety in the city.
Chicopee City Council discusses adding process to recall an elected official
CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 7 City Council meeting, the council discussed a favorable Rules Committee report regarding adopting a proposed recall provision for an elected official.
Holyoke, Chicopee St. Patrick’s Committees get ready for parade season
The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee and Holyoke have already begun planning for the 2025 season.
Legislators name HERO Act, gun law, housing among accomplishments
SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.
School Committee receives quarterly budget update for FY25
CHICOPEE — With the new year arriving, Chicopee School’s Director of Budget and Finance John Miarecki met with the School Committee for a fiscal year 2025 budget update.
Chicopee gathers to learn about, celebrate Kwanzaa
CHICOPEE — The Kwanzaa Collective in the Valley stopped in Chicopee on Dec. 27 to educate the public and celebrate the second day of Kwanzaa.
Chicopee approves Real Time Information Center to improve safety
CHICOPEE — After discussing it at a City Council meeting on Dec. 3, Mayor John Vieau, with the support of Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major and with the approval of the City Council, is implementing a real time information center to enhance safety in the community.
Chicopee High School track coach named MIAA coach of the year
CHICOPEE — Chicopee High School track coach Adam Tanguay recently won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year Award for the 2023-24 outdoor track season.
Organ donation recipients share stories at event in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — With the holiday season increasing the mindset of gift-giving, New England Donor Services joined Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, state senators and organ donation recipients at City Hall to celebrate the gift of organ donation on Dec. 23.
City Council approves truck stop application after many speak out
CHICOPEE — After hosting a public hearing on Dec. 16 and discussing it further during a City Council meeting on Dec. 17, the council voted to approve licenses for a truck stop and travel center on Burnett Road.
