Gone are the days when the mill-run community had everything residents wanted, such as a general store, barbershop and even a clinic where women bore their children. But Chicopee Village, with its towering trees, manicured lawns and tiny church buildings, still retains much of its old-fashioned charm. “There have been spots that have gone down, but overall, it’s been quite good,” said Joe Holcomb, a longtime resident who worked at the Chicopee Mill from 1951 to 1986.
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