Chicopee
Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee prepares to name its next colleen
CHICOPEE — In less than two weeks, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Chicopee will name its next colleen to represent the city at the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.
Chicopee honors Black History Month with flag raising ceremony
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Cultural Council hosted its fourth annual Black History Month ceremony on Feb. 6, which included performances, a panel of speakers and a flag raising ceremony.
Chicopee discusses snow removal efforts despite short-staffed DPW
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 3, the Chicopee City Council discussed employee vacancies in the Department of Public Works while also applauding the department’s continued efforts in dealing with the recent snowstorm.
Chicopee’s Office of Community Development begins public engagement process for CDBG grant
CHICOPEE — The Office of Community Development recently hosted a public hearing on Jan. 27 for the public to give their input on community needs in preparation for the Community Development Action Plan, which will cover July 1, 2026 to June. 30, 2027.
Neal, McGovern visit Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen to address food insecurity
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry Executive Director Kim Caisse (middle) talks to U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (left) and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (right) about work her organization does to help fight food insecurity.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE —...
Neal announces federal funding for nitrogen removal project
CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited Chicopee on Jan. 28 to announce funding he helped secure to support phase two of the city’s nitrogen removal project at the wastewater treatment plant.
Mayor, School Committee mourns the loss of ‘Chet’ Szetela
CHICOPEE — Public officials and offices across Chicopee mourned the loss of Chester “Chet” Szetela, a longtime School Committee member and pillar of the Chicopee community who passed away on Jan. 12 at 88 years old.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Vieau looks to keep Chicopee affordable; highlights other goals for next term
CHICOPEE — Heading into his fourth term, Mayor John Vieau shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Chicopee in a sitdown with Reminder Publishing.
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