WestComm executive director awarded State 911 Leader of the Year

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — WestComm Regional Dispatch Executive Director Erin Hastings was awarded State 911 Leader of the Year....
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Chicopee Clean City Initiative boasted by lawn signs donation

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — “Stop the drop” is the campaign slogan for Chicopee’s Clean City Initiative....
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Chicopee honors the fallen through Memorial Day programs

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — In observance of Memorial Day, the city of Chicopee has several events lined up....
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Chicopee School Committee receives update on food services

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — Food Services Director Melanie Wilk shared an overview of department happenings during the May 17 Chicopee School Committee meeting....
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License Committee seeks answers on trash, security from Chicopee Walmart

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee License Committee and City Council called in representatives from the Memorial Drive Walmart on May 8, to discuss the licenses they currently have, including compliance with restrictions imposed upon any of the licenses....
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Morton recognizes Chicopee Public Schools retirees

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — Several retirees from Chicopee Public Schools were recognized during the School Committee meeting on May 10....
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Chicopee raises flag for Mental Health Awareness Month

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, a flag raising ceremony took place outside of Chicopee City Hall on May 9....
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Food Bank Coalition pays visit to Chicopee’s McKinstry Farms

Miasha Lee

CHICOPEE — The Food Bank Coalition of Massachusetts, consisting of Merrimack Valley Food Bank, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Greater Boston Food Bank, is hitting the streets with its first Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program road show....
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Chicopee Center Fresh Farmers Market to return in June

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE – For the third year, the Chicopee Center Fresh Farmers Market will return with new and old vendors offering an array of clean vegetables, agricultural products, prepared foods, crafts and more....
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Student earns seven college acceptances, hundreds of thousands in scholarships

Staasi Heropoulos

CHICOPEE — Thomas Sibilly, 18, has been on a journey over his seven years at Hampden Charter School of Science and now in his senior year, his grit and determination are paying off....
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Neal announces $1 million in funding for Elms College programs

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) announced a $1 million earmark to expand the education and social work programs at Elms College....
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Chicopee City Council approves special permit for Tesla dealership

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE – The Chicopee City Council unanimously approved with restrictions a special permit for a proposed Tesla electric vehicle dealership and service center on Burnett Road....
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Chicopee Zoning Committee discusses zone change on East Street

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Zoning Committee met on April 26 to discuss and vote on various items....
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Work to remove Bemis Pond Dam in Chicopee will soon begin

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — After a prolonged process, phase 1 of the Bemis Pond Dam removal will soon begin....
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Chicopee releases RFP for Uniroyal property redevelopment

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — What city officials and employees are referring to as a “milestone,” the fourth and final redevelopment for RiverMills at Chicopee Falls will soon be underway, after a request for proposals was released....
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