Chicopee
Wicked Twist food truck brings southern style food to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — A long vacant space in Chicopee is getting a fresh and flavorful new start with the opening of Wicked Twist, a food truck area dedicated to breathing new life into the area through its southern-style cuisine.
Chicopee man faces child exploitation charges
CHICOPEE — A Chicopee man was arraigned on multiple charges following a child exploitation investigation that multiple state agencies collaborated on.
After pushing himself backward, veteran moves forward with new wheelchair
CHICOPEE — U.S. Army veteran Brian Dett will once again have an easier time moving around Chicopee after he was gifted a motorized scooter on April 21, thanks to a collaborative effort that included Robert Charland, better known as Bob “The Bike Man.”
Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools School Committee approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 15 meeting.
Chicopee Fire Department announces upgrades to enhance emergency response services
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Fire Department hosted a press conference with the mayor’s office on April 14 to announce a major upgrade to its emergency medical response capabilities through a new Emergency First Response certification.
City Council approves $8.13 million appropriation to balance school budget
CHICOPEE — With budget season in full force, the School Department is getting a major boost from the city to supplement its financial outlook this upcoming fiscal year.
Holmes recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank
CHICOPEE — Bryce Holmes was recognized at the April 7 City Council meeting by Mayor John Vieau and the city of Chicopee for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Pilot opens new travel center in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Local developer Dinesh Patel, in partnership with DVR Ventures and Pilot, hosted a grand opening on April 8 for a new Pilot Travel Center located at 357 Burnett Road.
New go-to ice cream shop swirling its way to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — A new ice cream shop in Chicopee will assuage impending heat waves this summer.
Chicopee helps raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease with flag raising
CHICOPEE — With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the city of Chicopee hosted a flag-raising event on April 7 to educate the community about the disease and raise awareness.