Chicopee
Food Bank of Western Mass. receives federal funding cut
CHICOPEE — Recently the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received notice of its first federal funding cut this year which was that the United States Department of Agriculture canceled some food deliveries to the Food Bank through August, amounting to approximately $440,000 worth of food.
The Good Dog Spot donates to Foundation for TJO Animals
CHICOPEE — The Good Dog Spot Inc., a local dog daycare and boarding center, made a check and supply donation to The Foundation for TJO Animals from the donations they collected in December 2024.
Chicopee City Council: Honoring a colleague and moving forward
CHICOPEE — In its first meeting since the passing of longtime City Councilor Robert Zygarowski, the Chicopee City Council addressed its agenda while also paying tribute to its “out-of-chair” councilor.
MassDOT hosts public hearing for proposed Chicopee bridge replacement
Nathaniel Cabral-Curtis from WSP answers questions from residents about the design proposed Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge replacement.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a public hearing on...
Chicopee City Council approves new human resources chief
CHICOPEE — After first being appointed by Mayor John Vieau during a special City Council meeting on March 10, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Karla Bourassa as the next Chief Human Resources Officer during its March 31 meeting.
Chicopee gathers to honor Vietnam War veterans
CHICOPEE — City leaders and members of the public honored the Vietnam War veteran community on March 27 at River Mills Senior Center. The day is nationally observed annually on March 29 in the United States.
Abbey Brook revitalization project receives state funding for Phase 2
CHICOPEE — Chicopee has been working on a revitalization and restoration project at Abbey Brook for the last few years and Phase 2 of the project just received $100,000 to begin the design phase.
Chicopee mourns loss of Robert Zygarowski
CHICOPEE — At-Large City Councilor Robert “Bob” Zygarowski is what people knew him as recently, but since his passing was announced on March 24, Chicopee and surrounding communities have expressed their condolences for the legacy he left in many different roles.
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge replacement hearing set for April 3
CHICOPEE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Liberty Church, 780 Chicopee St., to discuss the replacement of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge.
Beauty Batlles to host anniversary celebration
CHICOPEE — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, an advanced beauty and wellness spa at 46 Cabot St., announced the Empower Her Confidence Drive, a month-long initiative to provide feminine hygiene products to teens in Chicopee and Holyoke schools.
