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Closing of bridge creates two years of inconvenience

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Closing of bridge creates two years of inconvenience - 5/23/2012
School Committee honored four heroes at meeting - 5/9/2012
Fund-raiser will aid city employee left homeless by fire - 5/9/2012
Students further careers in finance at high school credit union - 5/1/2012
Student athletes to have new academic requirements - 4/25/2012
Student built house is ready for sale - 4/17/2012
DiSanti makes bid for clerk of courts - 4/17/2012
Morse hopes others will follow his path downtown - 4/11/2012
School Committee approves raises - 4/11/2012
Demolition begins at Facemate property - 4/11/2012
Bissonnette won't run for Clerk of Courts - 4/4/2012
Attorney General levels new charges at Internet café owners - 4/4/2012
Holy Name School to close June 22 - 3/28/2012
Chicopee teachers honored - 3/28/2012
'Gateway' schools to get more funds - 3/28/2012
Polish genealogy expert to speak - 3/20/2012
Electric Light Department Honored - 3/20/2012
Murray vows to fight for Westover - 3/20/2012
School Committe votes for Comp's new robotics program - 3/13/2012
Chicopee swears in new firefighters - 3/7/2012
Chicopee High project takes next step - 3/7/2012
The 2012 Colleens - 2/29/2012
Anderson leaves city position to lead Chamber - 2/29/2012
New book outlines history from 1950 to 1975 - 2/22/2012
Mayor: In 2012 city will shine - 2/22/2012
Club to celebrate 100 years of service - 2/15/2012
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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