Chicopee
Burnett Road development moratorium extended for another year
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Sept. 5, the council discussed a favorable Zoning Committee report that would disallow any further business, commercial or industrial development on a section of Burnett Road.
Chicopee comes together at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
CHICOPEE — Chicopee police officers and firefighters, EMTs, state and city officials, employees and community members gathered on the morning of Sept. 11 at the Public Safety Complex to remember and honor all those who those who sacrificed and lost their lives after the tragedies that took place 23 years ago.
Springfield, Chicopee voters reelect Adam Gomez to state Senate
SPRINGFIELD — Voters in Springfield and Chicopee decided to stay the course, reelecting Adam Gomez to serve another two-year term, representing most of Springfield and about one-third of Chicopee in the state Senate.
Gas pump fundraiser will help raise funds for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen
CHICOPEE — Raj and Kami Sanghvi, owners of the Shell gas station at 197 Grove St., announced a fundraising campaign for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Inc. during Hunger Action Month.
School Committee public input speakers seek change
CHICOPEE — During the public input portion of the School Committee meeting on Sept. 4, two speakers took the time to express changes they would like to see with the new school year starting.
‘Gyro Express’ offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
CHICOPEE — Gyro Express had a grand opening on Aug. 27 to officially welcome their brand-new takeout restaurant at 345B Chicopee St.
Chicopee City Council approves two School Department projects
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Sept. 5, the council approved two separate appropriations totaling nearly $2 million for repairs to the Chicopee Comprehensive High School retention area and retaining wall.
Chicopee hosts hydrocephalus flag raising event to raise awareness
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 4, the city of Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony to bring awareness to hydrocephalus, a neurological condition that affects people of all ages.
Chicopee Boys and Girls Club teen center project receives funding help
CHICOPEE — The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee’s teen center project received some financial help after receiving $1.5 million in lower-cost financing for Haven, the new teen center at 508 Meadow St.
‘Will Bike 4 Food’ returns to raise money for Food Bank of Western Mass.
The 14th annual Will Bike 4 Food charity bike race and afterparty will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22 to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
