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The Reminder » Chicopee
1y ago
Chicopee City Council votes down purchase of school administration building CHICOPEE — After months of deliberations, the City Council voted in opposition to the purchase of the MassMutual Conference Center on 350 Memorial Dr. for Chicopee Public Schools’ new administrative home during their March 7 meeting ..read more
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Chicopee celebrates Irish heritage with flag raising CHICOPEE – City leaders and members of the public celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by raising the Irish flag on March 10 outside of City Hall. Mayor John Vieau and state Sens. Adam Gomez, Jacob Oliveira and John Velis offered remarks on the Irish heritage embedded within Chicopee ..read more
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1y ago
Lewis presents International Women’s Day exhibit at Chicopee Public Library CHICOPEE — Longtime activist Stephen Lewis is presenting an art exhibit showcasing a collection of worldwide posters in support of women’s rights movements at the Chicopee Public Library ..read more
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1y ago
Uniroyal redevelopment advancing to RFP process in Chicopee CHICOPEE — Following an extensive, decade-long clean-up process, redevelopment of the vacant Uniroyal property is gaining traction. Planning Director Lee Pouliot shared that Chicopee is getting ready to submit a request for proposals (RFP) for the Uniroyal property ..read more
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1y ago
Poniatowski honored as this year’s Chicopee Colleen ahead of St. Patrick's Parade CHICOPEE — Seventeen-year-old Kailyn Poniatowski was crowned this year’s Chicopee Colleen. She and her Court members Martha Odonnell, Nydia Morales, Hailey Prive and Ava Lapa will be representing the city at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on March 19 ..read more
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1y ago
Chicopee celebrates first Black History Month flag raising CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau welcomed the public to celebrate the impact and contributions of Chicopee’s black community during a Feb. 24 flag raising ceremony ..read more
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1y ago
Chicopee City Council approves expansion of ambulance services CHICOPEE — A $27,000 financial order will allow the Chicopee Fire Department to operate expanded ambulance services on weekends. The City Council approved the mayor’s order from Chicopee Mayor John Vieau during its Feb. 21 meeting ..read more
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1y ago
Chicopee Ward 6 Councilor Dobosz leaving politics after three terms CHICOPEE – Ward 6 City Councilor Derek Dobosz said he will be leaving politics at the conclusion of his third City Council term ..read more
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1y ago
Barsalou’s research featured in new documentary CHICOPEE — Former art teacher and current School Committee member David Barsalou has had his interest in uncovering the alleged plagiarism of the late pop artist Roy Lichtenstein well recognized. His research is now part of a new documentary ..read more
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1y ago
Chicopee City Council approves funding for roadway safety efforts CHICOPEE — As city leaders focus on addressing roadway safety concerns throughout Chicopee, the City Council approved $200,000 for signal maintenance and an additional $35,000 for a new senior engineering aide during their Feb. 7 meeting ..read more