Chicopee City Council unanimously appoints 19-year city employee as new auditor. The council voted 11-0 Thursday at a special meeting to appoint Tiana Steffenhagen, the city's assistant city auditor for 15 years, to the top financial oversight role left vacant by the death of Sharon Riley.
Chicopee approves Tiana Steffenhagen as new City Auditor. The City Council unanimously appointed Steffenhagen, an assistant auditor with 15 years of experience and 18 years total city service, to lead the department. At an interview before the vote, Steffenhagen outlined plans to modernize
Chicopee Zoning Board approves variance for 791 James Street lot subdivision. The board voted 4 to 0, with board member Gary Stamborski abstaining due to a connection to the developer, to permit average lot depth to be reduced from 100 feet to 82.5 feet. Applicant Joe Sullivan, trustee of Deuces
Chicopee Historical Commission updated a school history program and discussed marking historic properties.
Chicopee Planning Board votes 3-2 against wine license, citing density and proximity concerns. The board rejected a wine and malt liquor license for S&V Mart at 659 Grattan Street over concerns about proximity to schools, a church, funeral home, and other businesses, as well as overall density and
Chicopee School Committee hired Jennifer Ramsdell as its new special education director. The committee voted 11-0 to approve Ramsdell, who holds a master's from Simmons College and 29 years of special education experience, effective July 1, then unanimously approved her employment contract.
Chicopee Conservation Commission tables two Notices of Intent, approves Housing Authority project. The five-member commission, led by Chair Celeste Donovan, unanimously tabled OSJ Chicopee's removal of a non-permitted artificial turf soccer field at Memorial Drive and Bridgetown's three-building
City Council votes to press state on insufficient road funding. The Chicopee City Council passed a resolution 10 to 3 calling on Massachusetts to increase Chapter 90 allocations and modernize the funding formula to better reflect aging infrastructure and rising construction costs. Council President
Library Board confirms financial stability, approves silent auction at May meeting. The three-member Board unanimously approved the Director's Report and May 1 financial statement. Library Director Laura Bovee reported that her annual budget hearing with Mayor Vieau went well, positioning the
Chicopee Retirement Board approves nine retirements, backs counsel after investigation. The board unanimously approved superannuation applications from nine municipal employees, including Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski (29 years service), Patrolman Mark Hammon (32 years three months), Captain Holly