Historical Commission continues school history program, plans historic markers
Chicopee Historical Commission updated a school history program and discussed marking historic properties.
Historical Commission · Meeting of May 12, 2026
Chicopee Historical Commission updated a school history program and discussed marking historic properties. Ronald Chimelis reported the "History of Chicopee" presentation reached over 150 students, with additional presentations planned for May 21 at Lambert Lavoie Elementary and May 27 at Litwin Elementary. Commission members discussed identifying and marking historic houses in the Springfield Street Historic District with plaques, assigning cost research to members.
Vice Chair Louise Osetek identified the structure at 238-240 Springfield Street, built in 1780, as the Levi Chapin House.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of May 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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