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Former warehouse is new home for Bay State Dental

Zero interest loan will help city’s water system

State may have to pick up bussing costs

Chicopee High renovations move forward

Holyoke Catholic students prepare for two plays

School Committee voices opinion about West End development plan


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Former warehouse is new home for Bay State Dental - 2/8/2012
Zero interest loan will help city’s water system - 2/8/2012
State may have to pick up bussing costs - 2/8/2012
State may have to pick up bussing costs - 2/8/2012
Chicopee High renovations move forward - 1/31/2012
Holyoke Catholic students prepare for two plays - 1/31/2012
School Committee voices opinion about West End development plan - 1/24/2012
Downtown plan includes new housing, traffic patterns - 1/17/2012
Warren: Take the outside money out of race - 1/17/2012
Moreau seeks to change tone of City Council - 1/11/2012
School Committee honors nurse - 1/11/2012
School Committee changes policy - 12/27/2011
Bissonnette extends olive branch to critics - 12/21/2011
Patrolman is awarded coveted badge - 12/14/2011
Knights help out with winter coat donation - 12/14/2011
Principals share progress with School Committee - 12/14/2011
Donations for Bright Nights trip needed - 12/7/2011
First phase of computing center completed - 12/6/2011
First meeting on city’s charter set for Dec. 5 - 11/29/2011
Chicopee honors those who have served - 11/16/2011
Majority votes for Bissonnette’s critics - 11/15/2011
Bissonnette adds two, drops one from commission - 11/9/2011
Chicopee, Holyoke recover from storm - 11/9/2011
Soldiers hope they’re not forgotten - 11/7/2011
Candidates charge mayor is playing a role in their races - 11/4/2011
Market Square demo to begin - 11/4/2011
Grant helps underwrite new downtown housing - 10/26/2011
Chicopee students show improvement in test scores - 10/26/2011
Despite hike, Chicopee still enjoys low tax rates - 10/25/2011
Precision manufacturing to benefit from grant - 10/18/2011
Chicopee’s new emergency notification system to be in place this winter - 10/18/2011
‘Planes over Chicopee’ campaign grows - 10/18/2011
City Clerk asks Secretary of State to investigate petitions - 10/18/2011
Comp earns national recognition - 10/12/2011
‘RiverMills’ sees more progress - 10/12/2011
City, MSBA commit to feasibility study for CHS renovation - 10/4/2011
Councilors request formal investigation into forged signatures - 10/4/2011
Lefebvre campaigns to ‘put people before politics’ - 9/28/2011
Bissonnette ‘to get to the bottom’ of fraudulent signatures - 9/28/2011
Bissonnette appointed to committee - 9/21/2011
Planes need sponsors - 9/21/2011
Businesses fear impact of bridge closings - 9/13/2011
Couple opens new pub - 9/13/2011
Bus company helps out Chicopee students - 9/7/2011
Chicopee receives HUD approval for loan - 8/31/2011
Board to allow House on ballot for Ward 1 School Committee seat - 8/31/2011
Chicopee Dental Center expands its services - 8/23/2011
Chicopee Farmers’ Market makes impact on community - 8/23/2011
State officials approve next step for middle school - 8/16/2011
Newcomer vies for mayoral seat in November - 8/9/2011
Work begins on new CSO project - 8/9/2011
Hero welcomed home - 8/3/2011
EPA settles suit about Facemate - 8/3/2011
Preferred developer named for housing - 7/26/2011
Return of state aid would help Chicopee - 7/20/2011
John R. Lyman Company shows loyalty to city - 7/20/2011
Planes over Chicopee - 7/12/2011
City Council prevails with budget cuts - 7/5/2011
New bakery opens in downtown - 7/5/2011
Budget fight provokes confrontation - 6/28/2011
World War I hero remembered at ceremony - 6/28/2011
Fest of All to rock Szot Park June 23 - 26 - 6/22/2011
City man 'cooks up recipe' to aid Lorraine's Soup Kitchen - 6/22/2011
Chicopee native on local Miller Lite billboard - 6/14/2011
Interns of the year - 6/9/2011
Roberts receives Charles H. Tracy Award for service to community - 6/1/2011
Chicopee could use $1.6 million in savings to close budgetary gaps - 6/1/2011
Chicopee schools should get more state funds - 5/24/2011
Applications now available for summer job program - 5/18/2011
Sale of sculptures to raise funds for new center - 5/17/2011
Base housing now open to developers - 5/10/2011
Library hosts annual student art show - 5/10/2011
Committee honors Dana Cutler for service - 5/10/2011
Elms College and STCC form educational partnership - 5/3/2011
CHICOPEE CLEANS UP - 5/3/2011
Theater fest displays talent - 4/26/2011
Military houses will increase tax rolls - 4/26/2011
Committee considers credit union proposal - 4/26/2011
Wagner, Bissonnette continue their fight over the Water Department - 4/12/2011
New contract will save schools $750,000 - 4/12/2011
Love for Scott shown at roast - 4/12/2011
Wagner delays home rule petition on Water Department - 4/5/2011
Cafeno raid may be test for state - 4/5/2011
Projects improve city's infrastructure - 3/30/2011
HUD director and Elder Affairs secretary visit Chicopee COA - 3/30/2011
CHS's Derek Garrow to be honored by Boston Bruins - 3/30/2011
City responds to needs of Red Cross - 3/30/2011
Longtime reference librarian to retire - 3/15/2011
Fabrication shop would hire if workers were available - 3/15/2011
Residents react positively to new recycling program - 3/15/2011
2011 Chicopee Colleen crowned - 3/9/2011
Chicopee girl's cabbage earns her a $1,000 savings bond - 3/9/2011
Chicopee dog wins 'Best of Breed" at Westminster Kennel Club - 3/9/2011
Wagner enjoys challenges of new chairmanship - 3/9/2011
Chicopee company to make 'Crook Hook' - 3/1/2011
Bissonnette says city is in good shape - 2/23/2011
State to tell schools if MCAS is delayed - 2/23/2011
CHS students learn about job market - 2/23/2011
Parishes are not reopening - 2/23/2011
Commercial development continues in Chicopee - 2/15/2011
Pise to run for at-large School Committee seat - 2/15/2011
Holy Name Parish to use Assumption Church during evaluation - 2/15/2011
Winter tests communities - 2/9/2011
CHS student wins national musical competition - 2/9/2011
Council, School Committee elect Mruk to position - 2/1/2011
Holyoke Catholic High School prepares to present 'Godspell' - 2/1/2011
School Committee to decide if both high schools should have wrestling teams - 1/26/2011
Health Center steps in to help dental patients - 1/18/2011
Holyoke Catholic students urged to consider career in science - 1/11/2011
Mayor honored for support of Reserve and Guard personnel - 1/11/2011
School Committee to scrutinze truck request - 1/11/2011
Uniroyal development one of the top stories of 2010 in Chicopee - 12/28/2010
Plans for Uniroyal/Facemate revealed at meeting - 12/21/2010
Life in music reflected by photos - 12/16/2010
Public asked to help in two holiday campaigns - 12/8/2010
City Council and School Committee to address vacancy - 12/8/2010
'Tis the Season! - 12/8/2010
New Fire Department officers take the oath last week - 11/30/2010
School Committee learns impacts of zoning overlay - 11/24/2010
Chicopee salutes veterans from the Civil War to Iraq - 11/16/2010
Lavoie is named 'Student of the Year' by University of Phoenix - 11/16/2010
City prepares for another Bright Nights trip for seniors - 11/16/2010
Mayor to request impact study for biomass plant - 11/16/2010
Westover increases its impact - 11/9/2010
Hard work brings success - 11/9/2010
Patrick visits Chicopee Crossing - 11/3/2010
New recycling effort could add years to life of landfill - 11/3/2010
Burnett Road residents concerned about traffic, crosswalks - 11/3/2010
School district makes some progress, but more is needed - 10/27/2010
Ward 5 'listening tour' draws few residents - 10/19/2010
School Committee plans busy meeting Oct. 20 - 10/13/2010
City first in state with 'Purple Lights' - 10/5/2010
Bissonnette hears water concerns from residents - 10/5/2010
Local high school soccer teams to help raise cancer awareness Oct. 9 - 9/28/2010
Murray announces Chicopee one of six new brownfields - 9/28/2010
Brown to speak at Checkpoint 2010 - 9/22/2010
Short meeting brings up topics for future discussions - 9/22/2010
Holyoke Catholic High School students prepare for 'Cinderella' - 9/15/2010
Community asked to help parents of stricken child - 9/15/2010
Number of crosswalks on Burnett Road questioned - 9/7/2010
Discussion continued on changes to city government - 9/7/2010
Resident's first book is well received - 8/31/2010
Memorial garden helps woman celebrate son's life - 8/17/2010
Layoffs at Callaway: 'a devastating blow' - 8/17/2010
Mayor questions current format of city government - 8/10/2010
'Cinderella Kids' debuts Thursday at Elms College - 8/10/2010
Chicopee native becomes Marines' latest general - 8/10/2010
Chicopee man seeks help to start faith-based teen center - 7/27/2010
National Night Out coming Aug. 2 - 7/22/2010
Consolidations would save city money - 7/22/2010
Chicopee Farmers' Market starts its new season under a roof - 7/13/2010
City receives next round of funding for stadium - 7/13/2010
Mayor, tots celebrate lunch in the parks - 7/7/2010
Mayor unveils balanced budget for FY11 - 7/7/2010
Summer Fun Club is a great way to keep kids busy - 6/29/2010
Willamansett residents learn of progress on levy repairs and FEMA flood maps - 6/22/2010
After three years, 'Crossing' starts - 6/22/2010
Boys & Girls Club welcomes donations for fall auction - 6/22/2010
Final city budget depends on state - 6/16/2010
Annual Fest of All opens June 24 - 6/16/2010
Dedication honors Downey - 6/9/2010
Chicopee Academy graduates six - 6/9/2010
Mayor, City Council to discuss digital taping of meetings - 6/9/2010
Bellamy REACH students come to their own conclusions - 6/1/2010
Kovitch is third recipient of Tracy Award - 6/1/2010
The umps think he's great - 5/26/2010
Official canal walk opening - 5/26/2010
Happy 100th birthday! - 5/26/2010
Chicopee Canal Park and Bike Path to open Friday - 5/18/2010
Chicopee High students learn financial realities of life - 5/12/2010
Musical revue to be presented at Elms College - 5/4/2010
City Council Zoning Committee tables controversial zoning overlay ordinance - 5/4/2010
Reception reveals progress made at Polish Center - 4/27/2010
City Hall hosts show for elementary, middle school student art - 4/21/2010
Classic car raffle to benefit Sunshine Village - 4/21/2010
Residents question proposed zoning overlay's impact - 4/21/2010
Lyman Company to stay thanks to MassDevelopment - 4/14/2010
Local author to introduce 'Gabby Saturday' - 4/6/2010
Babin's appointment makes history in Chicopee - 4/6/2010
Neal credited for saving dealership - 4/6/2010
Local manufacturers seek repeal of new tax - 4/6/2010
Comp students get taste of 'real world' finances - 3/31/2010
Soup Kitchen can now transport people for daily meal, thanks to donation - 3/23/2010
Coffee shop owner sees much potential in downtown - 3/23/2010
Coincidences bring flag to Iraq - 3/23/2010
Uniroyal redevelopment will be 'complicated' - 3/17/2010
Mullan: reserves can't be used to pay off Pike - 3/17/2010
Chicopee PTO to host John L. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship fundraiser - 3/12/2010
2010 Chicopee Colleen Selected - 3/9/2010
Comp student's passion pays off - 3/9/2010
Mayor names city's first Director of Veterans' Services - 3/9/2010
Chicopee Comp student sets sights on Buoniconti's senate seat - 2/23/2010
Bissonnette seeks to consolidate more departments - 2/23/2010
Uniroyal project moves forward with plan, demolition - 2/17/2010
School Department takes proactive stance on bullying - 2/10/2010
Lorraine's Soup Kitchen prepares for opening - 2/9/2010
City gets a double helping of CSO money from stimulus funds - 2/2/2010
Residents learn about the need for flood insurance - 2/2/2010
Holyoke Catholic High students prepare for play - 1/26/2010
Elms president settling into her new role - 1/26/2010
NEW LEADERSHIP - 1/19/2010
New restaurant owner gives established location a chance - 1/19/2010
Demolition begins at Uniroyal/Facemate - 1/13/2010
Students research collection of unused prescriptions - 1/13/2010
Bissonnette enters third term - 1/6/2010
In Chicopee, 2009 was a year of building and promise - 1/5/2010
The Clutter Doctor comes to St. Anne's - 12/31/2009
Revision of flood maps could save residents money - 12/29/2009
Chicopee man promotes 'Miracle on the Hudson' book - 12/22/2009
Koher family and friends 'adopt' kid's wishes for the holidays - 12/22/2009
Artists wanted for Chicopee Library show - 12/16/2009
Run in with the law - 12/15/2009
Chicopee Boys & Girls Club needs help - 12/15/2009
City continues talks with Diocese on reuse of closed churches - 12/8/2009
304th Company prepares for yearlong deployment - 12/8/2009
Bright Nights trip a hit with seniors - 12/1/2009
Polish Center renovations under way - 11/25/2009
Veterans gather - 11/18/2009
Diesel grant promotes cleaner truck emissions for Chicopee - 11/18/2009
Residents reminded to register for Dec. 8 special election - 11/11/2009
Women's Clubs plans fashion show - 11/11/2009
USO food pantry needs contributions - 11/11/2009
Life of Elms College faculty member will be celebrated by program - 11/11/2009
Parishes ask for more time to reconsider closings - 11/11/2009
Following defeat, Brooks hangs up political career for the present - 11/11/2009
Welch to return to Chicopee Library for talk on using massage to heal - 11/11/2009
CSO work continues - 11/3/2009
Businesses see some improvements in economy - 11/3/2009
Cities move forward - 10/27/2009
Brooks criticizes mayor on fire station - 10/27/2009
Doowop show to gather talent from around region - 10/27/2009
Club receives annual donation - 10/20/2009
Green tech company makes home here - 10/13/2009
Parking, safety concerns are being addressed - 10/13/2009
Boy Scouts take it to the kitchen for fundraiser - 10/13/2009
New tax rates lower for homes and rise slightly for businesses - 10/6/2009
Cafeno's Cyber Sweepstakes Cafe brings new concept to area - 10/6/2009
Chicopee homeowners to see decreased bills - 9/29/2009
Mayor, councilors settle contract controversy - 9/29/2009
Brooks questions director's contract - 9/22/2009
Family celebrates opening of Matroni's restaurant on Exchange Street - 9/22/2009
State planning grant first step to improve stadium - 9/22/2009
Chicopee Boys & Girls Club prepares for auction - 9/22/2009
Gold Club building sold for $1.3M to school - 9/15/2009
Seniors reject Nativity Church as site of a new senior center - 9/15/2009
Fifth Annual Charity Auction Set for Oct. 2 - 9/10/2009
Holyoke Catholic students prepare for 'The Pajama Game' - 9/8/2009
New vets group serves latest generation - 9/8/2009
Irish Cultural Center set to celebrate 10 years - 9/8/2009
Industrial zone promises more business for the city - 9/1/2009
Soup Kitchen receives $20K from city, but needs $80K more for new building - 8/25/2009
Brooks takes grassroots approach to mayoral campaign - 8/25/2009
Bissonnette and Gov. Patrick work to prevent more manufacturing layoffs - 8/18/2009
Suska receives certification - 8/18/2009
Family favorite 'E.T.' to be presented at free 'drive-in' at Szot Park - 8/12/2009
Governor sees improvements - 8/12/2009
Debate on health insurance happens in and out of library - 8/4/2009
HELPING THE CITY OUT - 8/4/2009
Plans move forward for former Chicopee High - 8/4/2009
Downtown businesses open despite road construction - 7/28/2009
Rally to support single payer health care plan - 7/28/2009
Going to the dogs is good for this business - 7/21/2009
Memorial Drive repaving project should start sometime this fiscal year - 7/21/2009
Farmers Market opens despite slower growing season - 7/21/2009
Concert to help with soup kitchen building - 7/14/2009
Hire marks new era in community development - 7/14/2009
Brooks charges Bissonnette's budget figures as 'scare tactics' - 7/14/2009
Golf tournament honors fallen athlete while benefitting others - 7/7/2009
Bissonnette's FY10 budget has no layoffs, no additional fees - 7/7/2009
Chicopee says goodbye to one of its own - 6/30/2009
Students bring debate on teacher to Internet - 6/30/2009
Recycling pays off for city - 6/30/2009
Single stream recycling saves money - 6/23/2009
Committee prepares for fourth annual Fest of All - 6/23/2009
Library to display veterans documents - 6/16/2009
St. Rose de Lima Parish to celebrate 100 years - 6/9/2009
Elms College adds Asian studies minor to offerings - 6/2/2009
Bissonnette appeals to state, feds for federal stimulus money - 6/2/2009
City launches schedule of road improvements - 5/26/2009
Former Barry School principal honored by city and colleagues - 5/26/2009
Downtown bike path finally starts construction - 5/26/2009
City hopes renovations will cause sewer problems to go down the drain - 5/13/2009
Boys & Girls Club receives $190K grant - 5/5/2009
Brooks' bid for mayor kicks off at Castle of Knights - 5/5/2009
Green Irene consultant hosts Earth Day event - 4/28/2009
Mayoral candidate wants to 'get at issues' - 4/28/2009
Chicopee promotes preservation with Greenfest - 4/28/2009
Lamontagne seeks public input on school uniform issue - 4/21/2009
New home on Maple Street is welcomed by neighbors - 4/21/2009
Plans move forward for Hall of Fame - 4/14/2009
Mayor, State Rep spar over conservation land grant - 4/14/2009
Area Girl Scout troops are looking for leaders - 4/7/2009
City has budgetary good news and bad news - 4/7/2009
CEL signs deal with WARB - 3/24/2009
Court decision ends years of uncertainty on Uniroyal/Facemate - 3/24/2009
Free bulk pick-ups for Chicopee seniors begin - 3/18/2009
'Pako' joins the Chicopee Police Department - 3/18/2009
City sells land for new industrial park - 3/18/2009
Bissonnette voices concern over repavement program - 3/10/2009
Man Who Came to Dinner to be staged - 3/3/2009
Could St. Patrick s School replace Belcher? - 3/3/2009
Wagner to oversee stimulus funding - 3/3/2009
City Councilor Brooks to challenge Bissonnette - 2/24/2009
Wagner believes gas tax might increase but not by 19 cents - 2/24/2009
Westover Job Corps now restricting students - 2/17/2009
Decreased spending helps Chicopee through cuts - 2/17/2009
'Cheeseburger in Paradise' to benefit Cancer House of Hope - 2/11/2009
Job Corps director promises action - 2/11/2009
Automotive business relocates to Chicopee - 2/11/2009
Group starts planning for high school athletic hall of fame - 2/3/2009
Bissonnette to launch re-election campaign Jan. 29 - 1/27/2009
Transportation chief weighs options on tax hike - 1/20/2009
Night spot changes image for new location - 1/20/2009
Cities wait for Washington's decision - 1/14/2009
College gets closer to selecting a new president - 1/14/2009
Seniors warned about scam - 1/14/2009
'Angels' sought to help exhibition - 1/14/2009
City agrees to sell 57 acres for $1.45 million - 1/6/2009
Potential pawn shop licenses tabled at committee meeting - 1/6/2009
Demoliton at Uniroyal/Facemate may start in summer - 12/22/2008
Seniors help local soup kitchen and senior center - 12/22/2008
First wall in place - 12/16/2008
Arbors craft fair and bake sale to benefit Soup Kitchen - 12/9/2008
New distribution center on schedule - 12/9/2008
Mayor announces Bright Nights Trip for Seniors on Dec. 18 - 12/3/2008
Christmas season celebration promises evening of fun - 12/3/2008
Health insurance deadline looms - 11/25/2008
Chicopee Comp to honor Kudzal again - 11/25/2008
Football tradition helps Lorraine's - 11/12/2008
Proposed park could bring jobs and taxes to city - 11/11/2008
Lorraine's Soup Kitchen launches campaign - 11/4/2008
State grant to support precision machining firms - 11/4/2008
Nader calls for a 'second American revolution' - 10/28/2008
Teacher's suggestion leads to state-wide parks program - 10/28/2008
Run honors lost firefighter's courage - 10/21/2008
Ground broken for soup kitchen's future home - 10/21/2008
Book: Chicopee is ghost hunting center - 10/14/2008
Goodwill opens new SuperStore on Memorial Drive - 10/14/2008
Wrestling legend to appear in Chicopee - 10/6/2008
Meadow Street residents discuss issues - 10/6/2008
Bissonnette to address Meadow Street sewer issues - 9/30/2008
Wagner calls for meeting - 9/23/2008
Aldermen reject two of mayor's proposals - 9/23/2008
Recycling helps buy time for Chicopee landfill - 9/17/2008
Church plans inspirational program - 9/15/2008
Labor breakfast rallies faithful for upcoming election - 9/8/2008
Apartment complex seeks funding for expansion - 9/2/2008
City welcomes new Wing Commander - 8/26/2008
Project Linus helps kids at Shriners Hospital - 8/26/2008
Future of Facemate property still up in the air - 8/26/2008
Firefighters train for the unexpected - 8/19/2008
C-SPAN bus rolls in to Chicopee - 8/19/2008
Youth theater group prepares for 'Annie' - 8/13/2008
Wagner letterhead causes concern from state office - 8/13/2008
Houle honored for service - 8/5/2008
Construction begins on new building - 8/5/2008
C-SPAN Campaign Bus 2008 coming to Chicopee Library - 7/29/2008
Chicopee artist's work lands TV spot - 7/29/2008
City Hall reflects history of city - 7/15/2008
Donations sought for family benefit - 7/15/2008
Festa can't promise state funding for senior center - 7/15/2008
Doowop concert to benefit Rays of Hope - 7/8/2008
Farmers Market opens for season - 7/8/2008
Norton retires from RSVP post - 7/8/2008
148 MIL. DOLLAR BUDGET - 7/8/2008
City's new Web site to launch later this summer - 6/24/2008
Chicopee welcomes 30 new public safety officers - 6/17/2008
Neighbors oppose food pantry site - 6/10/2008
Fest of All adds 'preview'concert June 27 - 6/10/2008
Caterer loves her work and customers - 5/27/2008
Chicopee Kiwanis helps kids with annual bike safety program - 5/20/2008
Mayor, Board at odds over senior center - 5/20/2008
Bike trails would be good for Chicopee - 5/20/2008
For students, school closing is the breakup of a family - 5/13/2008
Chicopee, Holyoke receive more federal dollars to change CSOs - 5/6/2008
Program shows strengths of rail trails - 5/6/2008
Fest of All plans longer run and more attractions this year - 5/6/2008

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