Jessica Avery for Chicopee

09/01/2026

Chicopee - Polls are open from 7am to 8pm for the state and federal primary! Make a plan to vote 🗳️ And learn where to vote in the comments ⬇️

08/24/2026

🚨CRITICAL DRIVER EDUCATION🚨

🚌 Chicopee School Bus Safety Program Begins Enforcement August 26

The City of Chicopee and Chicopee Public Schools are partnering with BusPatrol to help protect students as they travel to and from school.

Beginning August 26, 2026, motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and stop arm extended will receive a $250 citation by mail. The program uses cameras on school buses to capture potential violations, which are then reviewed by the Chicopee Police Department.

As we head back to school, please remember that stopping for a school bus is more than following the law, it’s about protecting our children. Slow down, stop, and help keep Chicopee’s students safe.

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Sept. 1st 2026 Primary Chicopee Early Voting Details -

🗳️Chicopee will hold in-person early voting at City Hall Auditorium for the primary from Saturday, Aug. 22nd through Friday, Aug. 28th, 2026.
🗳️Early voting will be offered from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends and weekdays during normal business hours, at City Hall from 9:00 to 5:00 pm.

08/20/2026

Upcoming Workshops for Pregnant and Postpartum Families

Advancing Chicopee Together (ACT) is partnering with Sacred Start Doulas, who will facilitate 4 free workshops in Chicopee. These workshops aim to support individuals and families through pregnancy and postpartum transitions.

🗓️Postpartum is More Than the First 6 Weeks: Sept 3rd, 9:30-11:00 am at The Hub at Market Square
🗓️Feeding Foundations & Lactation Support: Sept 8th, 1:00-2:30 pm at Chicopee Library
🗓️Understanding Your Body, Your Rights, & Your Choices: Sept 15th, 5:00-7:00 pm at The Hub at Market Square
🗓️Supporting Perinatal Mentally & Emotionally: Sept 17th, 9:30-11:00 am at Chicopee Library

Partners and children are welcome to attend, but childcare will not be provided. $25 Uber 🚖vouchers will be provided for anyone who needs transportation assistance. Registration is required and you may register for multiple workshops. 🔗 in comments.

08/19/2026

Local Cultural Councils serving every city and town in Massachusetts offer grants to projects benefiting their community

08/19/2026

Tomorrow, Thurs., Aug. 20th, is the final Chicopee Public Safety Meeting! This meeting will focus on Wards 4, 5, and 6, and will be held at the RiverMills Senior Center, 5 W Main St., starting at 6:30pm.

From the Chicopee Police Department- These meetings are an opportunity to meet with members of the department, learn about public safety in your neighborhood, and have your questions answered. During each meeting, we will review citywide crime statistics as well as crime trends specific to each ward, discuss current public safety concerns, and address quality-of-life issues affecting our neighborhoods.

Whether you have questions about crime prevention, traffic concerns, neighborhood issues, or other community matters, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation.

08/13/2026

There is a Chicopee City Council Special meeting on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30pm, viewable online or in-person at Chicopee City Hall. The agenda outlines the topics for discussion. Public comment allows for 3 minutes of remarks before the council.

ChicopeeTV livestreams the meetings on Facebook or at chicopeetv.org

🔗 Link to full agenda in comments.

08/11/2026

Tomorrow, Weds., Aug. 12th, is the second of three Chicopee Public Safety Meetings! This meeting will focus on Wards 2, 3, and 8, and will be held at the City Hall Auditorium - 274 Front St. 3rd Floor starting at 6:30pm. Information for other ward meetings to follow.

From the Chicopee Police Department- These meetings are an opportunity to meet with members of the department, learn about public safety in your neighborhood, and have your questions answered. During each meeting, we will review citywide crime statistics as well as crime trends specific to each ward, discuss current public safety concerns, and address quality-of-life issues affecting our neighborhoods.

Whether you have questions about crime prevention, traffic concerns, neighborhood issues, or other community matters, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation.

08/10/2026

Tomorrow, Tue., Aug. 11th, kicks off the first of three Chicopee Public Safety Meetings! This meeting will focus on Ward 1, 7, and 9 and will be held at the Knights of Columbus 1599 Memorial Dr. starting at 6:30pm. Information for other ward meetings to follow.

From the Chicopee Police Department- These meetings are an opportunity to meet with members of the department, learn about public safety in your neighborhood, and have your questions answered. During each meeting, we will review citywide crime statistics as well as crime trends specific to each ward, discuss current public safety concerns, and address quality-of-life issues affecting our neighborhoods.

Whether you have questions about crime prevention, traffic concerns, neighborhood issues, or other community matters, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation.