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Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

By | Jun 8, 2026

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.


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Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

By | Jun 8, 2026

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.


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Aurora’s Pizzeria reopens with a new location near previous one

By | Jun 2, 2026

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.


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Chicopee School Committee approves $139.4M budget for FY27

By | Jun 2, 2026

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.


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Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

By | Jun 2, 2026

Herald communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.


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Stamborski set to retire in June; Cross to become next Chicopee fire chief

By | May 29, 2026

Stamborski set to retire in June; Cross to become next Chicopee fire chief

CHICOPEE — After 29 years of service, Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski is set to retire from the Chicopee Fire Department on June 16.


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Daniels becomes city’s new economic development director

By | May 26, 2026

Daniels becomes city’s new economic development director

CHICOPEE — Michael Daniels will now be tasked with boosting Chicopee’s economic development after recently being named the city’s director of the department.


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So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

By | May 22, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.


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Steffenhagen looks to modernize department as Chicopee’s new city auditor

By | May 21, 2026

Steffenhagen looks to modernize department as Chicopee’s new city auditor

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council has appointed Tiana Steffenhagen as the new city auditor, tasking the official with overseeing municipal finances, conducting independent reviews of city spending and ensuring transparency and accountability across all departments.


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