by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Mental Health Association will be moving its headquarters to Chicopee. MassDevelopment issued a $6.5 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Mental Health Association, Inc., to buy and renovate an approximately 78,378-square-foot building at 350 Memorial...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau welcomed the public to celebrate the impact and contributions of Chicopee’s Black community during a Feb. 2 flag raising ceremony. The event included multiple guest speakers and representation from the local and state...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 6, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved funding for the reuse of the former central library building during a special meeting on Jan. 30.The City Council agreed to increase the bond authorization of this project by $1.75 million, use $2.1 million from the...
by Dennis Hohenberger | Jan 31, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Ahmed Faisal, a tennis player who achieved national ranking, was honored with a proclamation by the City of Chicopee in a ceremony in the Council Chambers on Jan. 23. Mayor John Vieau presented the proclamation to Faisal. The player’s journey...
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 24, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — As budget cuts are being made to several services throughout the state, Chicopee is “thankful” that the cuts within the city are not big. In early January, Gov. Maura Healey announced $375 million in mid-year budget cuts. Mayor John Vieau...
by Lauren LeBel | Jan 24, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Two transfers in the amount of $4.4 million and $3.1 million were taken from the city’s stabilization account for educational purposes and salary increases. The City Council unanimously approved the transfers during its Jan. 16 meeting.Ward 3...
