Chicopee
Chicopee PD looking for community’s help in preventing future crimes
CHICOPEE — Residents and businesses in Chicopee are invited to participate a new public-private crime mitigation and safety initiative put forth by the Chicopee Police Department.
Chicopee FD celebrates two long awaited capital improvement project
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 23, the Chicopee Fire Department invited Mayor John Vieau, the City Council and public safety officers to fire house No. 5 to celebrate two capital improvement projects.
Chicopee raises flag to honor Polish Heritage Month
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 17, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony to honor Polish Heritage Month to continue its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and celebrating the cultural tapestry of its residents.
Mayor John Vieau, city and state officials, students from St. Stanislaus School and residents gathered to celebrate and support the Polish heritage.
Chicopee recognizes volunteers involved in back-to-school event
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 16, Chicopee hosted recognition ceremony at the City Hall Auditorium to honor the community leaders who generously provided free haircuts, braiding, hairstyling and manicures to local students at the third annual back-to-school event hosted on Aug. 25 at Rivers Park.
Chicopee hoists flag to raise breast cancer awareness
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 11, many gathered in Chicopee to experience the Breast Cancer Awareness flag raising ceremony and show their support.
New monument installation to commemorate Franco-American
CHICOPEE — French heritage will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m., with the dedication of a new monument. The rain date will be Sunday, Nov. 3.
Chicopee Halloween Spooktacular returns to Szot Park on Oct. 24
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will once again be rolling out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4-7 p.m. at Szot Park, 687 Front St.
House of Koolada’s welcomed to Chicopee with ribbon cutting ceremony
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 1, Chicopee welcomed a new business to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony for House of Koolada’s, 738 Chicopee St.
Chicopee resident releases new book to relive certain period of history
CHICOPEE — Local author Jacqueline Lynch recently published “Children’s Wartime Adventure Novels — The Silent Generation’s Vicarious Experience of World War II.”
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
