Chicopee receives donation from Holyoke Catholic for playing field use

Officials at the private school give the city biannual $5,000 donations as compensation for the city allowing their sports teams to use different playing fields in the city.

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Clik here to view.File photo | The Republican04.08.2010 | A Holyoke Catholic High School softball game at Dana Park in Chicopee.

CHICOPEE — The City council accepted a $5,000 donation from Holyoke Catholic High School in a unanimous vote this week.

Officials at the private school give the city biannual $5,000 donations as compensation for the city allowing their sports teams to use different playing fields in the city. Holyoke Catholic, located on Springfield Street, has no playing fields or gymnasium of its own.

The money is used to help upkeep fields, City Councilor Charles M. Swider said. 