by Tyler Garnet | Feb 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
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.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 30, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
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 — With...
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 28, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
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.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 23, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
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.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.