Category: May

Planting season sprouts at Community Garden

5/11/2017 | Chris Maza
chrism@thereminder.com

The Chicopee Community Garden is in the midst of the beginning of its second growing season and is looking for residents interested in taking advantage of the opportunity to grow fresh fruits and vegetables. A plot in the 19-bed garden located at Lincoln Grove Park in Chicopee Falls is available for $25. ...

Before departure, Vedovelli reflects on city’s progress

5/11/2017 | Chris Maza
chrism@thereminder.com

After two years with the city of Chicopee, Michael Vedovelli will leave his position as director of Community and Economic Development. Vacating his post on May 19, Vedovelli will take a position with Eversource. Reflecting on his time with the city, Vedovelli said, “Chicopee was an exciting opportunity in which I was able to be a part of some very significant projects.” ...

K-Fest to return to Eastern States Exposition

5/11/2017 | Chris Miracle

Formerly known as the Kielbasa Festival, the annual rite of passage now known as the K-Fest is nearing, coming to loyal fans at the Eastern States Coliseum in May, loaded with a full menu of fine food and entertainment options. ...

Eat.Enjoy.Live.: Events offer chance to indulge culinary cravings

5/11/2017 | Debbie Gardner
debbieg@thereminder.com

Area foodies, rejoice! The month of May is ripe with events to engage, enlighten and tempt your taste buds. ...

Opinion: Talk radio still has a place in modern media landscape

5/11/2017 | G. Michael Dobbs
news@thereminder.com

Recently I had the pleasure of listening to a great presentation at the Jewish Community Center about a medium I love: radio. “Radio?” a Millennial might ask. Yes, it’s like a podcast only it’s broadcast in a different fashion. ...