About Chicopee, MA
Chicopee is a suburb on Springfield, Massachusetts, in the southwestern part of the state. Leading attractions include Westover Air Reserve Base, built in 1940, and Chicopee Memorial State Park. Each summer, the Chicopee Waterfront Association sponsors the Free Fishing Derby. Among the biggest companies in Chicopee are Chicopee Provision Company, known for its polish sausages, and Millie's Pierrogi Company. The biggest school nearby are Elms College and Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley. One of the best places to visit when you are in Chicopee is the Frank Szot Memorial Park. Famous persons from Chicopee include author Edward Bellamy, the first automakers in the U.S., the Durea brothers, and Manute Bol, basketball player.