Recycling in Chicopee!

A belated earth day post!

Over a month ago, a large green recycling bin and instructions showed up at the bottom of our driveway.  I was ecstatic!  Over the last few weeks, I have enjoyed driving through my neighborhood on trash day to see everyone's green bins lined up for pick up, many over flowing!  Hopefully you have been recycling in the former small blue containers and are a pro at determining what is recyclable and what is not.  Just in case, here is a refresher.

RECYCLE:

• Metal food cans, glass jars, bottles and plastics labeled #'s 1-7.
• All paper, including shredded paper and paper bags, magazines, soft cover books, all junk mail with envelopes, Christmas wrapping paper (but not metallic or glitter paper), tissue paper
• Cardboard boxes (empty, flat and untied).
• Gift, cereal, shoe and frozen dinner boxes.
• HOLIDAY ITEMS: Gift wrap and bags, tissue paper, cardboard and all gift and shoe boxes, catalogs, greeting cards

DO NOT RECYCLE: 

• Hangers, styrofoam, plastic/clay flower pots, egg cartons.
• Pizza boxes or any container with food still inside.
• Paper plates, napkins, towels, kleenex, toilet paper
• Small appliances, light bulbs, plastic bags, dishes or glasses.
• Scrap metal
• Tinsel, ribbons, bows, packing peanuts, styrofoam

For more information on Chicopee's recycling efforts, refer here. 

Weekend Walks: Szot Park

The weather is taking a pleasant turn towards summer.  The sun is shining longer, the grass is turning green and the flowers are blooming.  We have been exploring some of the local parks with our dog.  Stay tuned for more "weekend walks" posts.

A few weekends ago we went for a stroll in Szot Park in Chicopee.  Szot Park has all sorts of things to do including a pool, bocce courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, basketball courts and more.  Here are some pictures of our trip.

Bocce Courts

There is a free concert in Szot Park tomorrow (Saturday, May 7th) from 12:00 to 5:00 featuring Brass Attack and The Prime Time Players.  Definitely worth checking out!

Main Street Deli

CHICKPEAS: 4


I am desperately trying to catch up on some blogging.  I have gotten too far behind!  Enjoy some of these short posts.  If the restaurant got a 4 or above, you will definitely see a more thorough post when we eventually make our way back!


I went to the Main Street Deli with an Agawam native and another friend.  I was immediately impressed with the selection of sandwich options.  When you walk in, a large board presents creative sandwich combinations along with the traditional classics.  You order at the counter near the front of the restaurant, and are given a number.  There are three dining rooms/areas to chose from, all painted in cozy colors with solid wood tables.

I was not surprised at all when my friend Victoria ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich and a side of sweet potato fries.  I stole one of her fries, they were really good!

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Sweet Potato Fries

Our other friend (who was kind enough to treat us!) ordered something that I can no longer remember!

I ordered a turkey and cranberry sandwich.  The sandwich was served warm with perfectly toasted bread!

Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich

I will definitely be bringing my fiance to the Main Street Deli, especially this summer since it is pretty close to a driving range we like to go to!