Chicopee
Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026
This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.
Chicopee receives grant to advance infrastructure work at Uniroyal site
CHICOPEE — At its Jan. 6 meeting, the City Council accepted a $450,000 grant to support the necessary infrastructure improvements associated with the redevelopment of the former Uniroyal property.
Melha Shriners present ‘Comfort Kits’ to Chicopee first responders
CHICOPEE — The Melha Shriners along with area Masons presented a special donation to Chicopee First Responders on Dec. 17 at Chicopee Fire Department Station #3 located at 96 Cabot St.
Maintenance director provides updates on Chicopee school facility projects
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine attended the Dec. 17 School Committee meeting to provide an update on the district’s facilities plan.
Chicopee introduced to returning, newly elected officials during inauguration ceremony
CHICOPEE — Recently elected officials were officially sworn in on Jan. 5 to serve their respective roles within the city.
GySgt. Thomas Sullivan Memorial Fund makes year-end donations
SPRINGFIELD — On the last day of 2025, the family of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo were on hand to present donations to the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
Kwanzaa Collective makes Chicopee stop
CHICOPEE — The Kwanzaa Collective stopped in Chicopee on Dec. 30 to educate the public and celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa.
Chicopee awarded grant to design sewer separation project
CHICOPEE — Chicopee received $250,000 in overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants to continue the design of sewer separation in the downtown area. The money is part of $104 million in new low-interest loans and grants that were approved by the Massachusetts...
Chicopee police chief set to retire
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major announced that he will retire on Jan. 5 after three-plus years of serving in the position.
Chicopee parade committee unveils tartan, seeks next colleen
CHICOPEE — While many people prepare for the holiday season in December, the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has been busy handing out awards, appointing important members for its festivities and opening its colleen application.
