š± Which Chicopee parishioners just advanced toward becoming permanent Catholic deacons?
Chicopee, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Chicopee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chicopee parishioners just advanced toward becoming permanent Catholic deacons?
- How Chicopee Compās playoff push ended in a hard-fought home loss
- Will Chicopee see a cold, snowy winter or a warmer one?
Also on today's calendar: Monthly Corvette Meeting @ K of C Chicopee, MA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ An important step for 10 men preparing to become deacons (iobserve.org) ā Several Chicopee parishioners and students at Our Lady of the Elms College are among 10 men advancing toward becoming permanent deacons in the Springfield Diocese. After intensive evening coursework in Chicopee while working full-time, they were formally admitted as candidates during a special Mass at St. Michaelās Cathedral, marking a key step toward expanded ministry in local parishes. 
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ā¢ 'Frightening swing' carries Minnechaug girls volleyball into WMass Class A semifinals (masslive.com) ā A Western Mass. Class A girls volleyball quarterfinal in Chicopee saw No. 5 Minnechaug knock out No. 4 Chicopee Comp 3-1, ending the Coltsā playoff run. Despite a strong third set led by standout performances from Chicopee players, Minnechaugās balanced attack and late composure secured a semifinal rematch against Longmeadow on Thursday. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Winter outlook calls for cold and snow, but forecasts differ (westernmassnews.com) ā Western Massachusetts, including Chicopee, could be in for a colder, snowier winter if the Old Farmerās Almanac is right, raising hopes for a white Christmas. A Chicopee farmer and local meteorologist weigh in, noting the almanacās mixed accuracy and contrasting it with NOAAās expectation of a warmer, wetter season driven by El NiƱo. Ā Ā Ā
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Building Bridges Veterans Initiative ā Lunch for Veterans (Chicopee) ā
Chicopee Elks Lodge #1849, 431 Granby Rd, Chicopee
12:00 pm
Friday October 30
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Chicopee Commission on Disability Meeting Notice ā
Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee
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Town Hall Meeting ā
Melha Shrine Center, 89 Park Street, Chicopee
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Zoning Committee Meeting Notice ā
Chicopee City Hall Auditorium, 274 Front St., Chicopee
6:30 pm -
City of Chicopee Property Auction ā
The Hub at Market Square, Chicopee
1:00 pm -
Building Official Certification Test Preparation Course ā
The Hub at Market Square, Chicopee
9:00 am -
2026 Chicopee Thriller 5K ā
Rumbleseat Bar and Grill, 482 Springfield St, Chicopee
11:00 am -
The neighborhood run club Halloween party ā
43 Exchange Street, Chicopee
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Rock Out To Knock Out Cancer Round 2 ā
View Street Tavern, 92 View Street, Chicopee
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Chicopee Library Christmas Concert ā
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HCS Head Start Playgroup ā
Chicopee, MA Calendar, The Hub at Market Square 31 Springfield Street, Chicopee
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Monthly Corvette Meeting @ K of C Chicopee, MA ā
Knights of Columbus, 460 Granby Rd, Chicopee
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
Sunday November 1
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Holyoke
- Holyoke students learn financial skills from state treasurer (wwlp.com)
- Psychology of Play (amherst.edu)
- Medical Notes: Oct. 26, 2026 (masslive.com)
Springfield
- New food pantry opens in Springfield (westernmassnews.com)
- Springfield council rejects car dealer's application due to past violations (masslive.com)
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