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In today's ChicoPeople:
Chicopee threw a big America's 250th bash at Szot Park
A charity Jeep convoy rumbled out of Metro
The (quieter) lineup of city happenings this week
Let's get to it.
📰 Last Week in Chicopee
The city packed the Szot Park field on Friday for America's 250th, with live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and family activities, and the celebration carried into the weekend with fireworks over Szot. Nice touch: the city handed out commemorative Chicopee 250th coins to anyone who donated peanut butter and jelly for local food pantries.
On Saturday, the Children's Miracle Jeep Kruze lined up at Metro of Chicopee and rumbled out around noon. Riders raised money for kids through Unbroken Wings and the Children's Miracle Network, proving a parking lot full of Jeeps can absolutely be a force for good.
With the World Cup drawing crowds, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille got the green light to serve until 3 a.m. on select nights through the end of July. Owner Billy Stetson says soccer fans have boosted business 10 to 20 percent a day. Turns out Chicopee really, really loves the beautiful game.
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📅 Events This Week in Chicopee
The city went big last weekend, so this week is on the quieter side. Here is what is on the calendar, and yes, the city's own meetings count when they shape your block, your schools, and your taxes.
📚 Camp Opee Pop-Up Library
The library bookmobile rolls up for a Camp Opee stop with books and summer reading fun for the kids. There is also an early Senior Center stop that morning.
Details: Monday, 12:30pm to 1:30pm · Chicopee Public Library bookmobile
Cost: Free
🏫 Chicopee School Committee Special Meeting
School business does not take the summer off. The committee holds a special meeting Tuesday, with a Salary Task Force session on the calendar Monday too. Both are open to the public.
Details: Tuesday, 6:00pm · 134 Dulong Circle
Cost: Free
🌿 Conservation Commission at RiverMills
The Conservation Commission meets at the RiverMills Center. Worth a look if you care about how the city handles its land, wetlands, and waterways.
Details: Wednesday, 6:15pm · RiverMills Center
Cost: Free
🗳️ Office Hours with State Rep. Shirley Arriaga
Got something on your mind? State Representative Shirley Arriaga holds walk-in office hours at The Hub at Market Square. No appointment needed, just show up.
Details: Monday, July 6, 1:00pm to 2:00pm · The Hub at Market Square
Cost: Free
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