Chicopee
Chicopee City Council approves purchase of jets skis for enhanced water recovery
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved two of the mayor’s order at its April 2 Meeting that will allow for the purchase of jet skis and related equipment to be used in water search and rescue.
Chicopee superintendent provides entry plan findings
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marcus Ware presented the findings of his Entry Plan at the April 3 School Committee meeting. One of the topics that Ware talked about was the enrollment rates in Chicopee schools. He said, “Our district, like...
World Autism Day celebrated by Sunshine Village in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — World Autism Day was recognized on April 2 as Sunshine Village hosted an interactive experience for the community to check out at City Hall.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen gets ready for two events
CHICOPEE — On Friday, April 26, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry is hosting its sixth annual quarter auction at the Elks Club, 431 Granby Rd. The doors open at 6 p.m., with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. Admission costs $5 and the entry fee gets you one auction...
Chicopee schools share preliminary FY25 budget
The Chicopee School Finance and Budget subcommittee met on March 27 to discuss the preliminary FY25 budget.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools Finance and Budget subcommittee met on March 27 to discuss the...
Chicopee City Council discusses banning plastic bags
The Chicopee City Council discusses a plastic bag ban during its April 2 meeting.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 2, members discussed a motion that would get rid of plastic check-out bags...
Munich Haus bartender honored with award
Jill Wilkins with her nomination for a Howdy Award.Reminder Publishing submitted photo CHICOPEE — Munich Haus bartender Jill Wilkins was nominated for 2024 People’s Choice Howdy Award. Each year, people from the hospitality industry are nominated for a Howdy Award...
Chicopee parade float wins prize despite colleen controversy
The Chicopee colleen court poses for a photo with the first place prize for the float.Photo credit: Joel Rodowicz CHICOPEE — Holyoke’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade was an eventful one for Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day...
Chicopee School Committee approves areas of focus for SOA
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Bellville discusses the Student Opportunity Act plan for Chicopee schools.Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — At the School Committee meeting on March 20, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and...
Chicopee raises Polish flag to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day
Mayor John Vieau talks during Polish flag raising event.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — On March 19, the Chicopee community gathered to celebrate and recognize St. Joesph’s Day with a Polish flag raising event. Saint Joseph’s Day has...
