Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.
Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings
CHICOPEE — A proposed order that Zoom participation would be only allowed for illness and emergencies at City Council meetings was voted down after a lengthy discussion during the June 2 meeting.
Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility
CHICOPEE — Representatives from Silo Electric, Uriel Renewables and other stakeholders hosted a public meeting on June 4 to discuss plans for a new battery storage facility located at 425 Meadow St. that is set to begin operating in July.
Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one
CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.
Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.