Chicopee Zoning Committee approves garage-to-storage conversion at Meadow Street. The committee unanimously approved applicant Jeffrey J. Campbell's special permit application to convert existing garage bays into rental storage units, with Chair George Balakier absent. The permit includes
Chicopee License Committee approves two business licenses at April meeting. The committee approved a Junk Dealers License for JD's Clothing and Collectibles at 40 Center Street for owner Joe Famania to sell Pokémon cards and sports collectibles Monday through Saturday, contingent on Fire Department
Chicopee's school finance subcommittee found $4.4 million in unexpected city savings, erasing most of its fiscal 2027 budget gap.
Chicopee City Council approves $15.2 million in water infrastructure bonds. The council voted unanimously to authorize the appropriations and bonds, including $12.7 million for nitrogen reduction improvements at the Water Pollution Control Facility and $2 million for advanced metering
Chicopee City Council unanimously authorizes more than $16 million in water and sewer bonds in a single night.
Chicopee License Commission approves four special alcohol permits for upcoming seasonal events. Chairman Martin, along with Commissioners Hamblin, Croteau, and Londraville, voted unanimously to grant beer and wine permits to the Friends of the Chicopee Senior Citizens for a May 14 dinner at the
Chicopee City Council committee approves two municipal appointments. The Human Resources and Communication Committee unanimously approved David Dymek to the Housing Authority and Julia Robak to the Parks Commission, each for five-year terms effective April 7, 2026. Robak, a Westfield State
Chicopee schools renewed school choice at 46 seats despite declining enrollment.
Chicopee Conservation Commission votes unanimously to resolve two long-pending compliance matters. Chairperson Celeste Donovan presided as all five members approved Certificates of Compliance, including one resolving a 2019 enforcement action against Bridgetown, LLC with a $10,295 settlement
Chicopee's school finance subcommittee weighed draining reserves to close a $16.3 million fiscal 2027 budget gap.