Chicopee

AJGA tournament brings nation’s best golfers to Chicopee

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 8, 2026

AJGA tournament brings nation’s best golfers to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — The American Junior Golf Association returned to the Chicopee Country Club for the FM Junior Championship, marking the eighth consecutive year the club has hosted AJGA.

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Funding to help ease financial burden of Chicopee youth sports

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 7, 2026

Funding to help ease financial burden of Chicopee youth sports

CHICOPEE — A $50,000 state earmark was celebrated on June 25 for the future of Chicopee by ensuring that financial barriers will not prevent children from participating in sports.

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Cooling centers open to combat heat wave

By Debbie Gardner | Jun 30, 2026

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave

As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.

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Chicopee City Council approves $283.5 million budget for FY27

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 30, 2026

Chicopee City Council approves $283.5 million budget for FY27

CHICOPEE — A generally straightforward budget season officially came to an end in Chicopee after the City Council passed a budget of approximately $283.5 million for fiscal year 2027, a 2.6% increase over FY26.

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Shaw, Cote honored for military service and ongoing work in the community

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026

Shaw, Cote honored for military service and ongoing work in the community

CHICOPEE — Holly Cote and Stephanie Shaw were recognized on June 26 as nominees for the Deborah Sampson award, which honors women veterans with exceptional leadership and continued service.

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Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 25, 2026

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.

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Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

By Debbie Gardner | Jun 25, 2026

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.

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Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 18, 2026

Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief

CHICOPEE — For the first time since 2019, Chicopee will have a new fire chief after former Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Cross was sworn into the position on June 16.

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Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 17, 2026

Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief

CHICOPEE — Several days after Mayor John Vieau submitted his recommended fiscal year 2027 budget, the City Council unanimously approved a pair of mayor’s orders, including one that provides relief to Chicopee taxpayers, during its June 16 meeting.