CHICOPEE – After guiding Chicopee businesses through coronavirus pandemic challenges, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Copoulos is stepping down from her role.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Under the leadership of newly-appointed Police Chief Patrick Major, the Chicopee Police Department continues to set a path towards growth after operating throughout the coronavirus pandemic without a full complement of officers.... Read More
CHICOPEE – The old Chicopee Library space on 31 Springfield St. remained dormant over the last decade in Chicopee Center. The city is now moving forward with a plan to transform the space into a business incubator.... Read More
CHICOPEE – The closing of Collegian Court on June 17 marked the end of one of Chicopee Center’s beloved dinning and banquet centers. For Melha Shriners, the 89 Park St. location represents a new beginning after purchasing the property for their Western Mass. headquarters.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Following numerous speeding complaints, School Committee members are taking action in addressing safety issues surrounding the Litwin Elementary School neighborhood.... Read More
CHICOPEE – The Utility Subcommittee of the City Council hosted an informational session about the Pilot Travel Center on Jul 25. Going forward, the controversial topic will appear in one more subcommittee before a final City Council vote.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Constructed in 1870, City Hall stands as a relic of Chicopee’s history. Planning Director Lee Pouliot shared that the city is continuing renovations to modernize the aging facility.... Read More
CHICOPEE – With 86 years of history to its name, the Fruit Fair grocery store remains a community staple focused on decreasing rising food insecurity trends.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Celebrated as an annual community-building event, National Night Out will be returning to Sarah Jane Sherman Park on Aug 1. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and concludes with a flashlight walk at 8:30 p.m.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Mayor John Vieau and Department of Public Works (DPW) Superintendent Elizabette Batista announced a slate of summer projects across the city and its roadways.... Read More
CHICOPEE – In the wake of constituent complaints, the City Council discussed the implementation of group homes across the city during its July 5 meeting.... Read More
CHICOPEE – After lengthy discussion, the Chicopee Planning Board approved the definitive site plans for a Pilot travel center on Burnett Road during their July 14 meeting.... Read More
CHICOPEE – Two famed restaurant staples, The Collegian Court and Bernie’s Dinning Depot, closed their doors permanently in June after becoming household names in Chicopee.... Read More
CHICOPEE – The City Council accepted the appointments of Frank Boron as building commissioner and Barbara Galindo as registrar of voters during their July 5 meeting.... Read More
