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Formerly Polluted Gas Station To Host Farmers' Markets, Food Trucks, More Formerly Polluted Gas Station To Host Farmers' Markets, Food Trucks, More
Formerly Polluted Gas Station To Host Farmers' Markets, Food Trucks, More The site of a formerly polluted oil service station is being renovated into a new community space. Redevelopment of the old Racing Oil Service Station property at 181 Center St., in Chicopee, recently received a $10,000 MassDevelopment grant to help local leaders and community members turn the remediated lot into a “Transformative Development Initiative” district. The grant is going to the Chicopee Center For Public Spaces, which will create an open area for activities such as farmers’ markets, food trucks, outdoor exercise, performances, community gatherings and more, MassDevelopment s…

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: $250K In Rental, Mortgage Assistance Available To WMass City Residents COVID-19: $250K In Rental, Mortgage Assistance Available To WMass City Residents
Covid-19: $250K In Rental, Mortgage Assistance Available To WMass City Residents Chicopee is awarding $250,000 in rent and mortgage assistance to residents. The City’s Rental Assistance Program is designed to assist property owners and renters who have been impacted by COVID-19. The program is funded through the Community Development Department and federal dollars. The property owners must be in good standing with the city to receive the funds. As far as renters, the program is for low-income earners. People can apply for up to two months worth of rent. “The pandemic has created a challenge for both landlords and tenants,” said Chicopee Mayor John L. Vieau. “While th…

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by Kristin Palpini